We have a 5 year old in the house so when we go to the movies as a family we tend to all go to something suitable for the youngest. The latest trip was to see the Secret Life of Pets. I must admit the dim lighting plus the comfy chairs was ... »
After the coke cake video there was an overwhelming number of requests for a fanta bottle cake. It is a bit of a trickier shaped bottle so I've added a few tips in the video to make it even easier to handle. Seriously these cakes are so easy to make, you can ... »
Play doh is the best fun for kids of all ages. This huge tub is filled layers of jelly cake smothered in Italian meringue frosting. It tastes gorgeous and because the play doh bucket is molded it is easy to get it looking perfect. To make this play doh cake you will need: 2 ... »
I am so glad Shopkins toys are loved by kids all around the world. The cute little plastic, collectable figures were invented by a fellow Aussie. Had they been around when I was a kid I'm sure that I would have been saving my pocketmoney to get some. To make this ... »
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: ... »
This week we are making a candy covered, colorful cake that is really easy to make. No fondant skills required! There is a tiny bit on the cake and covering the cake board, but you can skip it if you like. With thanks to King the developers of Candy Crush Jelly Saga for ... »
Oh my goodness, our whole family has become addicted to this game ... all vying for top score in the family. To be honest, the game has absolutely no point - you can't actually win or progress and yet it is mind-numbingly addictive. So in honor of the hours 'wasted' playing the game, I decided to ... »
When you make a large carved cake you end up with lot of off-cuts, which are known as 'cake scraps'. This recipe turns these scraggly off-cuts into crazy, good, fudgy brownies. They are delicious served warm with ice-cream, or cold at any time of the day. To make my cake ... »
Spiderman, Spiderman, does whatever a spider can. Okay, but can a spider make kids squeal with delight? Can a spider be sliced up and eaten and leave people asking for more? Well, this Spiderman cake can! This week I had the privilege of going to the YouTube Creator Summit in New York. Yes, Pewdiepie ... »
The dream cake for every baker, a 3D stand mixer cake! If you're a baking enthusiast then I know you'll love making this one for yourself. But how amazing would it be to WIN the real mixer to go with it! Simply fill out the entry form below for your chance ... »
src="https://www.howtocookthat.net/public_html/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vegan-chocolate-cake-550x335.jpg" alt="Vegan chocolate cake recipe ann reardon howtocookthat" width="550" height="335" data-wp-pid="18877" /> I tried many times to make a truly delicious vegan cake but every recipe seemed to promise much and deliver little. So a few months ago, I put on my food scientist hat and got to... »
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 ... »
One of the things I love most about my YouTube channel and website is interacting with people all over the world. A few weeks ago I asked for your favorite books and you let me know ... by the thousands!! We tallied up all the votes and then I had the fun task of incorporating ... »
I must admit when the requests started flooding in for 'EOS' I had to google it to find out what it was. Lip Balm! That's right, EOS lip balm is cute little spheres of lip goodness that twist open and close perfectly. They are not easy to get your hands on in Australia, ... »
There is something about miniatures that fascinates me. I never had a dolls house as a kid. But that didn't stop me. I turned a bookshelf into a mini room and made a little bed, stitched a mini cross stitch pillow, and was delighted to find some of my grandmothers ... »
There has been an awakening ... a spinning BB-8 cake!! Yes this cute rolling droid almost stole the show in the new Star Wars movie and I just knew I had to come up with something special to represent his clever mode of transport. Star Wars is a big thing in my house full ... »
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 ... »
Only one of my boys ever got attached to a particular teddy... Godfrey was teddy's name. He has to come with us on every trip and once he nearly got lost at a US airport. The other two kids just love all teddies equally and will easily swap which one, if any, ... »
The advent calendar going up kicks off the official countdown to Christmas in our home. It's a lovely hand-made calendar, stuffed with lollies and nativity figurines in the pockets, providing a great source of post-dinner joy for the kids. With each passing day it grows lighter as the little wooden stable nearby fills up ... »
I am really pleased with how this Clash of Clans cake came out. The saliva spraying out of his mouth just finishes it off perfectly. Whether you are good enough at Clash of Clans to represent your country or you can't seem to win many of the battles this cake will ... »
It's that time of year again when the house smells of freshly baked gingerbread as ordinary cookie dough and candy canes are transformed into a magical Christmas decoration. And because it's the season to give, I also have some beautiful Breville stand mixers to giveaway as well as gingerbread house molds. Make sure ... »
Being a mum of three boys I missed out on the whole Disney princess dress ups and excitement with my own kids. But I have seen the unmistakable joy on a little girls face when they see their favourite character sitting beautifully atop a cake. Big eyes, cute giggles, shy smiles and big nods ... »
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 ... »
