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Amazing Birthday Cake Designs

by Homebasics101updated on April 8, 2021April 8, 2021Leave a Comment on Amazing Birthday Cake Designs

When if comes to designing or just trying to work out what you should make for a birthday cake, can be hard and frustrating. Especially if you look at all the amazing cake designs on Pinterest or google, it can really be intimating. But what if I told you that its actually easier then you …

Birthday Cake Idea
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How to Make a Donut Cake

by Homebasics101updated on September 28, 2020February 6, 2020Leave a Comment on How to Make a Donut Cake

Coming up with different cake ideas for those we love can be daunting sometimes.  Kids are usually pretty easy to cater for as they have certain themes or characters that they’re into.  But it can get a little tricky when it comes to making a cake for an adult. But it doesn’t have to be.  …

Fruit Cake Recipe
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Christmas Fruit Cake

by Homebasics101updated on November 24, 2020December 5, 2019Leave a Comment on Christmas Fruit Cake

I love to make my own Christmas fruit cake, it’s an all-time favourite.  This cake stores incredibly well; in fact, I make it during the year and freeze it, ready for Christmas time.  By making it yourself, you can make it the size you like, and you can tailor the ingredients to suit your own …

Easy Birthday Cake Design
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Dark Souls Birthday Cake

by Homebasics101updated on September 28, 2020November 14, 20192 Comments on Dark Souls Birthday Cake

    My eldest son had his birthday the other day and he’s at that awkward “tween” stage.  Not quite a young child, not quite a teen.  He wanted a low-key birthday, but was adamant he still wanted a decorated birthday cake in the design of a game he loves.  Dark Souls. I know absolutely …

Chocolate Cake
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Easter Chocolate Cake

by Homebasics101updated on June 23, 2021April 5, 2019Leave a Comment on Easter Chocolate Cake

My mother absolutely loves baking, and this is her go-to recipe for chocolate cake.  She usually bakes it when visiting her grandchildren and my kids love this cake topped with chocolate icing and sprinkles.  This year I thought I’d decorate it with Easter eggs to make a fantastic little indulgent cake for dessert this Easter. …

Simple Tasty and a great way to use let over or unwanted Apples,make this beautiful apple tea cake
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Apple Tea Cake

by Homebasics101updated on June 23, 2021October 18, 2018Leave a Comment on Apple Tea Cake

I bought a kilo bag of apples last week and they weren’t very tasty.  I’m not sure why, we normally like these apples, but they weren’t good.  Nobody wanted to take one in their lunch box.  So, as I don’t waste food, I turned them into an apple tea cake instead.  Waste not, want not. …

A back to basic recipe, this easy chocolate sponge cake recipe will be enjoyed by everyone and is simple and no fail every time
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Easy Chocolate Sponge Cake

by Homebasics101updated on June 23, 2021September 13, 2018Leave a Comment on Easy Chocolate Sponge Cake

  I am just going to put it out there and say that I love chocolate.  Lots of chocolate.  Any kind of chocolate.  Chocolate drinks, chocolate biscuits, chocolate cake…. you get the idea.  But I have yet to master a great chocolate cake.  I have had so many fails in pursuit of the perfect chocolate …

Recipe for Banana Cake
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Banana Cake

by Homebasics101updated on June 23, 2021July 6, 2018Leave a Comment on Banana Cake

This is another easy recipe using a few kitchen staple ingredients plus a couple of overripe bananas.  I’ve made it with anywhere from 2-5 bananas, depending on what I have on hand at the time so don’t panic if you don’t have the exact amount.  It also freezes well so you can make two and …

Pirate Themed Party Ideas
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A Pirate Themed Birthday Party

by Homebasics101updated on June 23, 2021July 7, 2017Leave a Comment on A Pirate Themed Birthday Party

  So I’ve shown you how I made Mr5’s pirate ship birthday cake here, now I thought I’d share with you all the party food I made for the pirate themed party,     I took some inspiration from the internet and created pirate-themed names for some of the food.   On our table was: …

DIY Pirate Cake Design
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A Pirate Birthday Cake

by Homebasics101updated on August 19, 2021July 7, 2017Leave a Comment on A Pirate Birthday Cake

My youngest son turned 5 a week or two ago and he requested a pirate ship cake.  Sure, no problem.  He is my second son, and my eldest requested a pirate ship cake when he was 4, so I had a pretty good idea what NOT to do this time.   So I had a …

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