I've seen chefs make apple shaped desserts but they all use expensive apple-shaped silicone molds. If you want to make these at home the expense for the mold can't really be justified. So my challenge today is to find a way to make apple shaped desserts without using a mold. How To ... »
Three weeks of holidays flew by so fast. We flew to Perth to see family and watch the sunset over the ocean. My sister put on an amazing Christmas lunch for us, she even made brussel sprouts taste good - something that I thought was impossible. While on break I ... »
The Moana movie came out a while ago now but there have been lots of requests for a cake. So to help out the mums who have to make a Mona birthday cake I thought I'd make a fondant free version with chocolate flowers. To make this Moana cake you will need: Double quantity of ... »
Click here to check out the NEW Merch To celebrate the launch of my new merch I have made a 3D standing up donut cake with donut flavored frosting. This week has been a bit of a stressful one for me, filled with many specialist doctors appointments. Our paeditrician was ... »
I watched the old Disney cartoon version of Beauty and the Beast last night. I love that it doesn't follow the traditional 'princess model'. Belle is well read, not obsessed with looks, loves her dad and is willing to lay down her own freedom to rescue him. "Greater love has ... »
Gravity defying cakes are so much fun, they certainly grab peoples attention at parties. The trick to this hovering watering can cake is some serious hidden supports. Once you've got that set up it is really not so hard to make the cake defy gravity. Competition is now closed CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS: ... »
"Hey Ann, Please could you make a makeup bag with makeup items cake?" I have read that request and many like it hundreds of times. Now finally it is here, for those of you who love make up it's time to get baking. I am over my jet lag and busy working on some exciting new ... »
I can hear footsteps, the cute 5 year old kind, coming down the stairs. I love his cuddles in the morning. He is sneaking up behind me and I pretend not to notice. His breathing is loud and obvious but I do not spoil the game. He is getting closer ... »
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you have a blessed 2016. Thanks for all of your love and support last year. You can see a playlist of all of last years videos here. This beautiful flower cake is made entirely from buttercream and it is easier that you'd think. I'll show you ... »
Are you ready to get your geek on? Yes this week’s offering is both an optical illusion Space Invaders cake as well as a Disco cake. Take note, to fully appreciate these cakes you simply MUST watch the video because it really MOVES. I’m not talking about moving you emotionally or sparking memories of your ... »
An Inside Out cake, inspired by the Disney Pixar movie that is easy to make and has all the characters on the outside and a surprise on the inside too. Who was your favourite character in the movie? I liked Joy's fun-loving nature and that she wanted to make every memory good. Impossible maybe, but ... »
My four year old is obsessed with LEGO. He loves to build his own creations and engage in imaginative play. And having two older brothers means there is a vast supply of Lego bricks to play with as well as experienced builders to help fuel his imagination. As his birthday approached this year, he was ... »
Today we are making a Marvel Avengers cake with Iron Man's mask, Thor's hammer, Captain America's shield, Hawkeye's bow and arrow and of course Hulk's massive green fist smashing through the top of the cake. HULK SMASH! This one was for a birthday party held at a public venue and it actually created a bit ... »
Little girls everywhere have fallen in love with the Disney Frozen movie, watching it repeatedly. Singing the 'Let It Go' song until parents don't want to hear it anymore. Come birthday time they are of course wanting an Elsa cake. This one is as magical as the movie character herself with a flowing dress and ... »
All your favourite Apps on two iPad cakes. A few weeks ago I asked you to name your favourite Apps and the response was absolutely huge! So after adding them all up, here are the most requested icons squeezed onto two iPad cakes. I'll show you two methods to make this cake in the video ... »
Here's a super simple Dora the Explorer birthday cake idea. Bright and beautifully colourful in the Dora logo colours, this dress is ready for any party or fiesta. Making a gorgeous cake is fun but there's always a big clean-up afterwards of course. The only issue is that our dishwasher broke this week, meaning all ... »
This fun Lego Batman Cake is actually quite easy to make and is sure to light up any Lego, Batman or superhero party. It's 5am and I've snuck downstairs without waking my boys to write this before the Batman video goes up tonight. It's been a crazy-busy week. Yesterday started with an early morning phone ... »
You can imagine my kids excitement when I was approached to make a cake for an event to promote the release of the The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists DVD. The event organizer, working on behalf of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment was hosting a screening of the film and a modelling workshop with the ... »
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