Monthly Archives: September 2024

Love is in the air and we are delighted to unveil our latest creation – the all-new Valentine's Collection. Crafted with love and designed to elevate the romance in the upcoming season, these stunning layer cakes and Valentine's treats are set to sweeten every moment. A Symphony of Love on Your Plate Dive into a world of indulgence with our Valentine's Collection, featuring a delectable selection of treats that will captivate your taste buds. Choose from the exquisite Valentine’s Chocolate Heart Cake, the velvety Red

IF YOU’RE BAKING AT HOME AND WONDERING HOW YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS, THERE ARE A FEW KEY QUALITIES THAT CAN HELP YOU TO PROGRESS AS A BAKER.   1) Organisation Baking is a juggling act. This means organising everything from your ingredients to forward-thinking your way through the stages of the recipe.   Lots of thinking ahead is required when you’re a baker and you need to be considering what needs to be done in advance so that everything is ready when needed. It also means incorporating steps that aren’t necessarily in the recipe, such as cleaning down your kitchen as you go.   Weigh out your ingredients before you start, check that everything is ready to use (e.g. chopped chocolate, butter and eggs at room temperature) and that you have all the necessary equipment prepared.   It might help to write a quick timeline if your recipe is particularly complicated,

SUGARPASTE ICING IS A GREAT WAY TO ADD FLAIR AND FUN DETAILS TO YOUR CAKES WITH SUGARPASTE MODELLING. This sweet fondant is a sort of edible sugar dough and it can be used to cover cakes or to model decorations such as flowers or cut-out shapes. Tips for using sugarpaste icing   You can buy ready-to-roll white sugarpaste icing from specialist cake shops and you can add food colouring until you reach the desired shade. Use a pair of disposable kitchen gloves to knead the colour in and avoid staining your palms. Alternatively, to skip this step just buy a ready-made coloured sugarpaste. Be careful not to over-knead it. Gel or paste food colourings work much better than liquid colourings to colour sugarpaste fondant. This is because they mix more smoothly and give a more even colour without making the consistency of the sugarpaste too wet. Add gel colourings with a cocktail stick until you have the right shade of colour. Always dust the work surface and rolling pin lightly

This year, as we celebrate two decades of London’s favourite American bakery, we are celebrating the all-American way. When it comes to iconic American treats, nothing quite matches the allure of a perfectly baked Red Velvet Cake. At The Hummingbird Bakery, we take our iconic recipe to new heights, ensuring every slice is as delightful as it is memorable. Whether you're planning a birthday celebration, a special occasion, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, our Red Velvet Cakes and Bakes are the perfect choice. Our Classic Red Velvet Cake: A Showstopper for Any Occasion Our