Froglet Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 If you could invent a cake what would it be? No, I'm not going for the next series of the Great British Bake Off but I do love baking and recently have been experimenting with different combinations and ideas when making fairy cakes. This weekend I make chocolate peppermint ones: chocolate sponge with mint buttercream in the middle, topped with mint water icing and a quarter of an after dinner mint. A few weeks ago I made some cupcakes that had the digestive biscuit base of a cheesecake, the middle layer was the lemony bit from lemon meringue pie and the topping was the top of a Bakewell tart. I'm looking for more ideas - so, what would you combine? I've got a ginger biscuit base, lemon sponge and almond thing in mind! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I think we need pictures!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 I think we need pictures!! Would happily do so if they hadn't already been eaten! Not all by me I hasten to add. Still an excuse to make them again?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 How about a Wimbledon inspired one with strawberries and cream? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquieL Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 We don't need pictures just the cakes themselves! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Sounds yummy!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I'll thank you not to make me think about cake!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 I'll thank you not to make me think about cake!!! And I'll second that!!! xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Humm difficult one....i have a recipe for a gin and tonic cupcake! Rhubarb and strawberry (great combination!) or something along the lines of sticky toffee pudding? If you're going to do a wimbledon one it would need pimms icing though! How about lemon and elderflower (making elderflower cordial tomorrow!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueJ Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Oh please such pleasurable torture - we are v. partial to Baileys and Malteaser cheesecake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Oh my, now you are not being fair, as I am trying to slim down and they all sound so yummy. I think HelenD26 you must need a chief taster, me me me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Oh please such pleasurable torture - we are v. partial to Baileys and Malteaser cheesecake Oh.....cheesecake - no, no, no I am not thinking about cake! :blink: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueJ Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Sunnyday you are such a fibber - you're looking at this thread afterall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 bounty bar cake lashings of dark chocolate and coconut cream hunky male model on an island like the ad optional sue xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 bounty bar cake lashings of dark chocolate and coconut cream hunky male model on an island like the ad optional sue xx Stop! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thank you! I'm noting lots of alcohol in the suggestions so far - should I be worried?! have any of you seen the Hummingbird Bakery Cake Days book? Has recipes for strawberry daiquiri and mint mojito cupcakes! I like the idea of puddings as cakes. I'm wondering about an Eton Mess cake? Like the idea of a lemon and elderflower one too - maybe using elderflower cordial as a flavouring... As for tasters - yep all welcome, I don't particularly want to eat more than one (or two!) just like making them. Am happy to do photos if you really want. Sunnyday - thinking about cake doesn't usually cause problems - I always think I'm thinner than I am until I catch a glimpse of a mirror! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 bounty bar cake lashings of dark chocolate and coconut cream hunky male model on an island like the ad optional sue xx Oh now that reminds me...new and rather fit window cleaner starting tomorrow....ladies at work want me to see if he'll take his shirt off ...then it'll be diet cokes all round ! (apologies to all those men on this site....give me a break...i have to have some cheap thrills sometimes!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Sunnyday - thinking about cake doesn't usually cause problems - I always think I'm thinner than I am until I catch a glimpse of a mirror! You have mirrors are you completely mad?! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 have another confession....just eaten an eton mess muffin from costa coffee (well it's been a LONG day!).... my excuse and im sticking to it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 You have mirrors are you completely mad?! Only ones that show eyebrows upwards (I have quite nice eyebrows) but there are times when you have to walk past a shop window and I've walked into too many lamp posts with my eyes open to risk walking down the street with my eyes shut! :huh: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 How do you get nice eyebrows? Any tips gratefully received. Cakes: Dairy free coffee and walnut cake please. Could you do a tea time cake with scones and sandwiches type thing??? Lots of jam and summer fruit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 How do you get nice eyebrows? Any tips gratefully received. Definitely luck rather than judgement! As for cake - coffee and walnut is a favourite, never thought about dairy free. Not quite sure what you have in mind by sandwiches in a cake? I can definitely make bread and therefore sandwiches - maybe cheese and tomato muffins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 breakfast time cakes? Ginger and / or marmalde?, marmite muffins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froglet Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Really love the idea of breakfast cakes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Humm difficult one....i have a recipe for a gin and tonic cupcake! Rhubarb and strawberry (great combination!) or something along the lines of sticky toffee pudding? If you're going to do a wimbledon one it would need pimms icing though! How about lemon and elderflower (making elderflower cordial tomorrow!) Oh gin and tonic cupcake sounds yummy :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Breakfast cakes, lunch cakes, supper cakes, I'm sure I could try them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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