CAKES BY ROBIN

When I was contacted recently by the lovely ladies from Cakes by Robin to see if I wanted to receive one of their bespoke cakes to try out it didn't take me long to answer with a resounding yes! I love cooking, in all its forms - whether it's making a 4 course meal for a pop up, whipping up a quick dinner for 2 or playing around with canapés for special events. But when it comes to baking I feel my skills are a little lacking. Yes, I can make a cake that tastes good, but I still haven't quite mastered the art of decoration.... At work we have an annual bake off for Halloween and although I came 2nd last year, it definitely wasn't because of my presentation (see below - and no, I have no idea what I was doing, it was meant to be ghosts, but apparently looked more like Stay Puff from Ghostbusters?!?!) It was definitely the taste that won me a prize!

So not only was I excited to receive a delicious sounding chocolate and salted caramel creation, but I thought I could pick up some tips on the decorating front as well. I was promised an Autumn inspired cake, and this is the beauty that was delivered to me.

 

 



The cake was stunning! And the attention to detail just beautiful - little painted icing acorns and mushrooms surrounded the cake, as well as the gorgeous hand painted icing leaves. Inside moist chocolate sponge squidged the layer of oozing salted caramel and the whole thing was covered with a salted caramel buttercream - absolute decadence.

Cakes by Robin is run by Robin Green from Wimbledon. She set up the bespoke cake company is 2008 and has had great success with it since then. Robin and her team create these edible masterpieces for every occasion you could need a cake for, whether it's weddings, birthday, christenings or just afternoon tea - I had my cake delivered to where I work and shared it with my team - so there were over 30 resounding "yes"s when I asked if it was good! These cakes really do taste as good as they look. Robin's website is beautiful and is full of photos of cakes she's made for previous clients, including these unbelievable creations:

  

 

  

 

 

 

Robin not only makes such stunning cakes, but also offers classes so you can learn some of her skills - I think I need to sign myself up for a class or two though I fear it may be too late for Halloween this year (I'm making a cat cake.... will report back on that one!!)

Robin's website is here and you can find lots more inspiration as well as all of her contact details in case you need a cake for a special occasion, or in case you just need cake!