A Baker’s Blog
Ahead of the new labeling legislation coming into force in December, we have brought all our labels, product cards and allergen information up to date with the latest standards.
It's all change for the seasonal lines on Monday 8th September when Summer submits to Autumn here at Cakesmiths. As the wind gets up and the evenings draw in, we have some fine treats to tempt you with - boasting good looks, big flavours and most importantly innovation!
We are very proud to announce that two New Products launched in 2014 and one in 2015 have won Awards: the Lemon Polenta and Salted Caramel Bubbles caught the eye of the judges in the prestigious Great Taste Award. Our Chai Spiced Apple TrayCAKE scooped Silver at the 2015 Taste of the West Awards. They can now sit proudly alongside our previous Award Winning products. We now boast 8 Award Winners in the range.
Our Ultimate Brownies are fast becoming recognised the Country over for their unrivaled quality and taste. We use the best 72% cocoa Belgian chocolate and other high quality ingredients, like our locally sourced butter and eggs, to produce, what was recently described to me as, 'the best Brownie in the UK' by the head buyer of a very well known chocolate retailer. We now supply into their shops and cafes up and down the Country.
To celebrate this success and many more like it we are continuing our loyalty scheme - Brownie Points!
We all have fond memories of making Rice Krispie treats during our childhood. It was often the go-to activity for rainy days in a time before cable TV really existed. Thankfully, the treat hasn't decreased in popularity at all and has, instead, become the focus of many a sweet treat. So, where did the recipe initially start?
The months are hotting up and soon we'll be in the midst of summer. Whilst cake is often described as a comfort food, we like to think that our slices go perfectly with a fruit juice, smoothie or iced coffee. Here are our favourite summer traybake picks that'll be perfect for those al fresco dining situations.
Now that the weather seems to be staying sunny, we love nothing more than packing up some of our delicious cakes and heading out to some of our favourite picnic spots around the country. It's the perfect way to relax with the family and enjoy some scrumptious snacks in the meantime. Here, we pick our ultimate picnic surroundings as well as which cakes would go best in your basket for your lovely, sunny day out!
We love them all year round but there's one day when we really get to show our appreciation.
We’re heading to the big city! Taking place from 3rd– 6th April, the London Coffee Festival celebrates the brilliant and bustling coffee scene in our fair capital. With over 20,000 visitors expected, this’ll be a great chance for all us coffee and cake lovers to chat all things café.
Believe it or not, the odd combination of salt and caramel only made it to the mass market back in 2008. So how did this unique combination come to be one of the world's favourite flavours? We take a look back at how one of our most popular slices came to be.
The art of baking can be taken right back to the Egyptian period. It seems for centuries, people have enjoyed making treats for their friends, families and customers and has developed into the artform we all know and love today. If, like us, you love to look back on the bakeries gone by then you'll absolutely adore the blog post for today. Here, we pick some of our favourite pictures of past bakeries. It's amazing to see how far we've come!
It's World Book Day!
A celebration of authors, illustrators, books, World Book Day is a celebration of reading. In fact, it’s the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and marked in over 100 countries all over the world.
Here at Cakesmiths, we're always looking for ways to make our cakes even better than they already are.
We listen to your feedback and really value your custom, so anything we can do to make your Cakesmiths experience better - we will!
With that in mind, we've conjured up an all new and improved Caramel Slice just for you!
The flapjack is one of the country's favourite desserts. Traditionally made from oats, butter, brown sugar and golden syrup, it's a favourite with kids and adults alike and is sure to sell out in an instant. Here, we take a little look back at the humble dessert and its place in food history.