The Hummingbird Bakery
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The Hummingbird Bakery December 17, 2024Celebrate the Season with The Hummingbird Bakery’s Christmas CollectionCelebrate the Season with The Hummingbird Bakery’s Christmas CollectionThe holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in delicious treats that bring joy and warmth to your gatherings. This year, The Hummingbird Bakery is thrilled to present our Christmas Collection - a selection of festive cakes, cupcakes, and hampers designed to add a touch of sweetness to your celebrations. Cakes Our Christmas cakes are the perfect centrepiece for any festive occasion. Here are our seasonal favourites: Christmas Red Velvet Wreath Cake: A rich red velvet sponge topped with cream cheese frosting and a festive fondant wreath. Christmas Tree CakeRead More
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The Hummingbird Bakery October 14, 2024Introducing The Hummingbird Bakery’s Indulgent New Tiramisu Brownie: Available Exclusively In-StoreIntroducing The Hummingbird Bakery’s Indulgent New Tiramisu Brownie: Available Exclusively In-StoreCoffee lovers and dessert aficionados, rejoice! We’re about to make your autumn days a little sweeter with the launch of our brand-new Tiramisu Brownie, a luxurious blend of two of the most beloved desserts. Available exclusively in our six London bakeries, this indulgent treat is an irresistible fusion of rich coffee flavours and the gooey decadence of our signature brownies. A Heavenly Combination of Flavours Imagine sinking your teeth into a sumptuous brownie with all the creamy, velvety goodness of a classic tiramisu. Our Tiramisu Brownie brings together the best of both worlds: the deep, dark richness of high-quality chocolate with the delicate balance of coffee and mascarpone. We start with our classic rich chocolate brownie base, then layer it with delicious lady fingersRead More
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The Hummingbird Bakery October 10, 2024Cake Care AdviceTake care after collecting your tasty treats from the bakery and they will stay looking beautiful until first bite!Read More
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The Hummingbird Bakery October 01, 2024Red Velvet - Cupcake RecipeRed Velvet - Cupcake RecipeRed Velvet Cupcakes Recipe: The Hummingbird Bakery’s Iconic Treat As we turn 20 this year, we are celebrating by sharing recipes of our iconic products. Few desserts capture the eye and the palate quite like a Red Velvet Cupcake. Our Red Velvet Cupcakes, with their rich red sponge and creamy white frosting, have become a beloved classic. Whether you're planning a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, these cupcakes are sure to impress. Here's howRead More
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The Hummingbird Bakery September 10, 2024New Store Opening Soho! October 2023London, we’re back in Soho! On 18th October 2023, we officially landed back in Soho, London. The latest space for our American-style bakery serves our signature bakes such as our iconic Red Velvet Cakes and Cupcakes, our viral Number Sprinkle Cakes, Birthday Cakes,Read More
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The Hummingbird Bakery September 10, 2024Indulge in Love with The Hummingbird Bakery's Enchanting Valentine's CollectionLove 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 RedRead More
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The Hummingbird Bakery September 05, 2024Five skills all bakers needIF 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,Read More
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The Hummingbird Bakery September 05, 202410 tips for decorating cakes with sugar paste icingSUGARPASTE 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 lightlyRead More
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The Hummingbird Bakery September 03, 2024Celebrate in Style with Our Delicious Red Velvet Cakes and BakesThis 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 OurRead More
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The Hummingbird Bakery June 06, 2024Hold onto Your Cupcakes, London! The Hummingbird Bakery Turns 20!Get ready to indulge, London! The Hummingbird Bakery, your ultimate American baking sweetheart, is celebrating its fabulous 20th birthday! To mark two decades of baking success in London, the bakery that brought the UK the Red Velvet revolution and the genius of cupcake-flavoured soft-serve ice cream is going all out with a huge carnival celebration and new treats. A Year-Long Birthday Spectacular This isn’t just any birthday party; it’s a year-long sweet spectacular! From unveiling a delicious celebratory collection, including the Giant Cupcakes, a candy-coated birthday carnival crammed with new limited-edition bakes and the revival of some old flavour favorites, this celebration is going to be legendary. Plus, there will be exclusive giveaways with exciting brands all year long on socials and in newsletters! A Month-Long Birthday Carnival The Hummingbird Bakery’s 20th Birthday Carnival kicks off on Thursday,Read More
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The Hummingbird Bakery June 06, 2024Celebrate Pride with The Hummingbird Bakery, Peppa Pig & AKTAs we enter Pride Month, The Hummingbird Bakery is your ultimate destination for delicious, colourful treats that embody the spirit of love and acceptance. Renowned for our delightful American bakes, this year’s Pride Collection includes a vibrant assortment of cupcakes, cakes, and home decorating kits, each crafted with the utmost care and a whole lot of love. Best of all, 10% of sales from the Pride selection boxes will be donated to AKT, a charity dedicated to combating LGBTQ+ youth homelessness. The Pride collection features an array of mouth-watering options perfect for sharing love and joy across London. Highlights include: Pride Rainbow Love CakeRead More