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 ... »
A pretty topsy turvy cake with different flavours on each layer so everyone is happy. Beautiful fresh flowers are a fast way to finish off the cake and I'll show you the trick to keeping them looking good. Thanks to everyone who came and said "Hi" at vidcon. It was lovely to meet you all! To make this ... »
I love fresh cherries! On my university summer holidays, I worked at a large department store and every lunch break I'd walk across to the supermarket for cherries. When I was dreaming up this desert, I couldn't bear the thought of cooking these beautiful American cherries so I've prepared a fresh cherry pie instead. We have ... »
The new version of the Surprise Cakes App is finally ready for you. There were a couple of hiccups along the way to getting this one released, including one that involved a complete rebuild from our app programmer. So before you ask in the comments, 'why isn't it free?' Spare a thought for the many ... »
We're having so much fun travelling. This week I got to bake with minions Kevin and Bob from the new minion movie. I decided to make my banana caramel cream pie recipe, stacked high with extra bananas of course! I hope you enjoy this for a bit of a light-hearted video, and of course you ... »
I am now the mum of a teenager and I must say we are blessed with a great one. He does have a sweet tooth but is not so fond of cake. So for his birthday we had this giant sour worm as the 'cake'. By the time we got to the worm most of ... »
Big Hero 6 is such a lovely movie for all ages. Being a mum of boys I especially appreciated the brotherly love displayed by Tadashi. I think everyone fell in love with the big cuddly and slightly clumsy baymax. Secretly I think we'd all like a personal care assistant to look out for us. This cake depicts Baymax ... »
SORRY THE MEET AND GREET EVENT on Saturday June 27th HAS REACHED CAPACITY AND SO YOUTUBE HAS CLOSED REGISTRATIONS. I will be back in LA for vidcon and will be doing a couple of limited first to get there giveaways (50 people/day) at one of the stalls while I'm there. I'll put all the details on a ... »
GOLDEN TICKET COMPETITION entries are now closed, Congratulations to the winners Sydney: Annie Chen LA: Huiyeon Kim SORRY THE MEET AND GREET EVENT on Saturday June 27th HAS REACHED CAPACITY AND SO YOUTUBE HAS HAD TO CLOSE REGISTRATIONS. I will be back in LA for vidcon and will be doing a couple of first to get ... »
Oh my, this chocolate raspberry tart is beautiful. Both in looks and taste it is, dare I say... perfect. I fed it to unsuspecting guests, some of whom do not usually indulge in desserts and they loved it. I can tell you it realistically serves six people, practically it could serve eight but ... »
Ever been stuck without a piping bag or the right tip? These hacks will save your cake. Eight different ways to cut a plastic bag to make it pipe these fast and easy designs. Click here for my buttercream recipes. 1. The easiest cut of all- the line Create a fine line for ... »
I love making giant chocolate bars and giving them to amazing people. So far we've surprised some of our heroes with an enormous Kit Kat, Twix, Ferrero Rocher and even a world record Snickers! This week, you're in for a treat as you meet Topou - a professional athlete, a great leader for young people ... »
Epic Minecraft cake village with no fondant, just frosting, chocolate and sprinkles... yummmm! Lets face it you are either a minecraft fan or you know one. This is a really fun cake to make. If you're short on time just make the building blocks and in the true spirit of minecraft let the guests ... »
Not quite a giant gummy bear, today we're making a giant gummy Lego man. This recipe took a lot of experimentation to get right. My first attempts were too rubbery but the addition of one extra ingredient meant the final gummy was beautifully chewy and a huge hit with the kids. When it comes to ... »
It's nearly star wars day. May the 4th be with you. My husband requested a Star Wars cake for his birthday this year, a millennium falcon to be precise. As the millennium falcon is largely monochromatic, but highly detailed, I thought it would be the ideal candidate for a silicone mold. The desert cake part is easy ... »
This strawberry Fraisier Dessert Recipe is a french classic. The strawberries around the edge make it look elegant and fresh. Traditionally they are topped with a marzipan but I'm not a fan so I've swapped that with a strawberry gel. And yes this week we have a giveaway that is open to people worldwide. Yay! You ... »
It's birthday season in our family. If you're not after a themed cake then my favourite would have to be a layered mousse cake. This one has strawberry mousse, lemon gel, sponge cake topped with italian meringue and fresh strawberries. It is oh so yum! You can't put fondant over a mousse cake directly as the ... »
The Frozen Fever short movie played before the Cinderella movie. It was short and sweet. Elsa made elaborate plans to spoil Anna on her birthday, one of which was a party with an enormous four tiered cake. Big enough for a wedding. I've made a mini version for you here. Spoiler alert: Elsa falls sick ... »
Disney has a knack for making movies magical. In their latest film, Cinderella's ball gown bounced beautifully as she descended the staircase. It glittered and shone as she danced with the prince and flowed dramatically behind her as she ran back to the carriage, revealing all those luscious layers of fabric. This Cinderella cake recreates ... »
Bring some magic to the dining table and wow your friends with this magic chocolate flower dessert. Good desserts not only taste great, they should look amazing too. Pour on the hot custard and watch the petals fall open to reveal the delights that were hiding in the centre. In the middle of your chocolate flowers. 1/4 of a ... »
A picture tells a thousand words. That's why emojis are so good. Which one do you use the most? For me it is definitely the smiley face. Have fun making these for your friends. COMPETITION HAS NOW ENDED (Full terms and conditions) Thank you for you entering, there were so many great answers with over 18K entries ... »
Everyday on How To Cook That there are hundreds of comments, requests and questions. Lately there has been a groundswell of questions all about chocolate. What chocolate should I use? How do I temper it? Can I temper in a double boiler? What is tempered chocolate? This video reveals the answer to all of ... »
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 ... »
Now you can make your very own Popin Cookin style mini cake kit at home. Give these as a cute gift for birthdays or use as a fun activity with the kids. A few weeks ago I did a Popin Cookin video and had hundreds of requests for a mini version you can make yourself ... ... »
Wow your tastebuds with this amazing dessert. It has several elements but they're all easy to make. You could just make one part or, if you're up for the challenge, make the lot and enjoy the wonders of this Mocha Dream Dessert.This week I watched some very emotional interviews with people who were held captive ... »
