Learn the language of cakes

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This is an ombre drip cake; my signature style.  You can opt for shades of a single colour as here, or ombre from one into another.  I have added some edible 24ct gold leaf for extra luxury, and a marble-effect board, which can be wiped clean and reused if you are careful when cutting.

This cake is topped with tall swirls of buttercream, and some gorgeous sprinkles and larger, metallic dragees.  

This is known as a naked cake: I have only put a thin layer of buttercream around the outsides so you can still see the layers. 

Be aware that cakes like this will serve fewer people than those with lashings of buttercream. and require plenty of decoration (flowers and / or fresh fruit) to avoid looking... well... naked!

If I put fresh fruit on a cake, it must be eaten on the day I make it.

This fabulous (semi-naked) number has a metallic drip, and I have decorated it with some foam and silk roses.  I can put fresh flowers on a cake for you, but care must be taken to ensure they are safe for contact with food. 

Many of my clients order custom toppers to top their cakes, but I can help to organise this for you if you wish.

This client complemented her Black Forest Cake with some Gin and

I can paint a name, age or message directly onto your cake, slightly indented into the buttecream or fondant. This is called embossing. 

The piped buttercream effect around the top of this cake is called a rope border. The pink border around the base is a shell border.

Rather than fondant modelling, I advocate buying figurines in advance which can be kept and played with for years.  You can do this 

The top of this stunning extra-tall ombre cake has a natural edge, which I have made a feature by painting it gold.

This cake is set off by a white marble-effect board.