The history of the Christmas Cake August 30, 2024Gaya Vara The humble Christmas Cake. Whether you love it or hate it, you’ve got to admit that it is a staple of the festive season! But where did Christmas Cake come...
What makes brownies fudgy? August 23, 2024Gaya Vara We’ve never met a single person that doesn’t like a chocolate brownie. But different people like their brownies in different ways. Some people opt for a fluffy, cake-like brownie. Others...
How to decorate a red velvet cake? August 13, 2024Gaya Vara We’ve spoken in the past about what red velvet cake is made from, and hopefully we have inspired you to give it a go and make one yourself. But now...
Is pavlova gluten free? July 26, 2024Gaya Vara Pavlova. The delicious, sugary, meringue dessert that is crunchy on the outside but soft and marshmallow-like on the inside! As far as we’re concerned, pavlova is loved by all! But...
An insight into the decadent French tradition: What is a chocolate gateau? July 12, 2024Gaya Vara In baking, there are so many different terms and it's easy to get confused between them all, so you’re forgiven for getting lost on what certain things are! One question...
What is tiramisu cake? May 24, 2024Gaya Vara A coffee-lover’s dream, just like the traditional Italian dessert, tiramisu cake is the perfect ‘pick me up’! But what actually is a tiramisu cake, and how is it different from...
How to decide on a wedding cake May 10, 2024Gaya Vara Wedding cakes. Often the centrepiece of the wedding, wedding cakes are a timeless tradition that continues to be popular with newlyweds across the UK. But with it representing such an...
How long does lemon drizzle cake last? April 25, 2024Gaya Vara If you’re like us, no cakes last long in the house after being baked. However, if you have a bit more self-restraint than we do, or are baking a cake...
White chocolate birthday cake ideas April 12, 2024Gaya Vara White chocolate. The sweeter, more buttery neighbour to everyone’s favourite sweet treat, and the perfect filling and topping for a delicious cake. If you’ve been tasked with baking a stunning,...
Why are my cupcakes sinking? February 23, 2024Gaya Vara There’s nothing worse than hearing the timer ding and opening the oven door to your freshly baked cupcakes being ruined by having sunk in the middle. If you’re frustrated by...
How to decorate carrot cake? February 13, 2024Gaya Vara You’ve done it. You’ve baked the perfect Easter treat: the humble carrot cake. It’s moist. Crumbly. Decadent. Delicious (if you do say so yourself…) But now you want the outside...
How far in advance can you make a wedding cake? January 26, 2024Gaya Vara We know that weddings are expensive. In fact, the average cost of a wedding in the UK now stands at a whopping £24,109, and that is on the rise! Because...
