Hey! My name is Mariam and welcome to my blog dedicated to something I like doing best - Baking! Currently a dental student studying in London and avid collector of CookBooks&CakeStands. Would love to open a bakery one day, until then hope you enjoy my creations! :)Tumblr (3.0; @cloudberrycakes)http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3d4ef8951e5af317f8a60a9b3ecdc4b0/tumblr_mkfffnUug61s0kel1o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/17c5b5611144b4c1950b31886462ed21/tumblr_mkfffnUug61s0kel1o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Greatest battle ever - vanilla vs chocolate! What’s your favourite?</p>http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/46593773316http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/46593773316Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:40:35 +0000cakescupcakesdessertprettyfoodchocolatevanillayummy<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ebcabe14c4c0aa72046313a6e46f666a/tumblr_mk6ev2yo7c1s0kel1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Baby shower button cake</p> <p>Strawberry & cream and cherry almond flavours perfect for a little girls baby shower/ birthday!<br/> Also love my stand I got specially imported from America (so jealous, they have the nicest ones over there)</p>http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/46175325241http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/46175325241Sun, 24 Mar 2013 17:49:50 +0000cakebakingvintagecutepinkgirlyshabbychicbabyshowerbirthday<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4b555ed7dbdc984bbd399f5d2ccf6ff6/tumblr_mjiol1gDCG1s0kel1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Jammy dodger and chocolate chip cookie cupcakes </p> <p>For some quick cupcake ideas just use mini cookies! <br/> Jammy dodger - vanilla cake filled with strawberry preserves.<br/> Chocolate chip cookie - chocolate chip cake with vanilla milk buttercream.</p>http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45346779808http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45346779808Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:30:49 +0000cupcakesfoodbakingdessertscookiesjammydodgerchocolatechip<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0b161d1fe3ce1e9e50ff9b6f50c7daae/tumblr_mjioglVKDF1s0kel1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ice cream cake</p> <p>If there’s one thing I love, it’s ice cream. Flavour designing, making and eating! So I decided to create a cake displaying one of my favourite ever desserts - complete with fondant wafer basket and cherry on top!</p>http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45270422070http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45270422070Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:30:41 +0000cakedecoratedfoodbakingcustomice cream<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9ce8cb1f2e7fe71c2165de743f6f46e7/tumblr_mjioc7vAko1s0kel1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>S’mores cupcakes</p> <p>More chocolate this time but with marshmallows and biscuit crumbs</p>http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45192210788http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45192210788Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:30:48 +0000cupcakesbakingfoodchocolatesmoresmarshmallowsyummy<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f898f8890288d29db7b7db6536679c85/tumblr_mjior1pDVv1s0kel1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Under the sea cake</p> <p>I created this underwater themed cake for a special girls first birthday. Wanted to match the inside with the blue theme so the cakes were - blueberry vanilla, blue velvet and blue marble cake. The little octopus on top is also cake!</p>http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45139395125http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45139395125Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:21:01 +0000cakecustomunderwaterseacuteombreprettyfoodfood<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ef76fb0794e6a32664e9ebbcaf21bfd5/tumblr_mjio3eBb1j1s0kel1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Chocoholic cupcakes </p> <p>If you want a chocolate cupcake why not do it properly? Chocolate fudge cake filled with ganache, topped with a whipped chocolate fudge frosting and decorated with maltesers and chocolate drizzle (woah!)</p>http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45138227490http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45138227490Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:06:50 +0000cupcakesbakingchocolatedessertprettyfood<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/aa81aad1dcb0a7fe1318a53374246b1a/tumblr_mjhu6uKvv11s0kel1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>White chocolate marshmallow tower cupcakes</p> <p>Vanilla cake filled with a white chocolate ganache, frosted with white choc vanilla buttercream. I think these would be kind of cute and quirky for a wedding, no?</p>http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45103938222http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45103938222Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:20:54 +0000cupcakeschocolatemarshmallowcutegirlyfoodbaking<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/313bb264ef37aca2c0f3ddecae703ccf/tumblr_mjgserYJSF1s0kel1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>24 Carrot Cake</p> <p>What better way to decorate a carrot cake than with marzipan carrots? Used food colouring to dye the marzipan before shaping, then brushed over with cocoa powder to give that ‘just dug up’ look. Perfect for Easter around the corner!</p>http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45057118368http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45057118368Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:44:51 +0000cakebakingfooddessertcarrot cakevintage<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e0d4a625d1272af12895dea8cb6bb646/tumblr_mjgc97Ur1k1s0kel1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Burger cake!</strong></p> <p>Apart from making cupcakes and desserts, I really love creating custom decorated cakes - especially to make them look like other foods! <br/> Layers of vanilla (bun) and chocolate (burger) cake with vanilla chocolate frosting (ketchup)</p>http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45029538703http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45029538703Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:55:00 +0000cakesburgerfooddessertyummycake<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/85c5224b7a599e5d0d8698693df6c65b/tumblr_mjgc3yOU8X1s0kel1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Coffee and Doughnuts cupcakes</strong></p> <p>Coffee infused cupcakes topped with a cappuccino and blitzed chocolate covered coffee bean frosting then topped with a cute doughnut (or donut)</p>http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45029323297http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/45029323297Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:52:00 +0000cupcakesdoughnutsbakingsweetcoffeesprinkles<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/8333e6b63f421d658d27c28f5708347b/tumblr_mjf3vygrS01s0kel1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Red Velvet popcorn cupcakes </p> <p>Instead of just topping the cupcakes with red velvet crumbs, I coated popcorn with white chocolate and then covered with crumbs, then allowed to cool spread over a baking sheet. <br/> These popcorn clusters are really good just to eat by the handful as well, maybe whilst watching a movie for a different salty sweet experience?</p>http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/44978557124http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/44978557124Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:57:34 +0000cupcakesredvelvetsweetbakecakedessert<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bbe1d83ae018cf589b38989a11c69080/tumblr_mjf1gkCJVS1s0kel1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake</strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong>(Picture courtesy from the great photographer at Stylist magazine)<br/>A couple of years ago I thought I’d enter a recipe competition hosted by a magazine for a chance to be featured in their pages. This was the dessert that allowed me to win! Simple yet delicious, and perfect to make for when you have company (just make it the day before and keep in the fridge) and even better, it requires no baking so you can whip it up and put your feet up for the rest of the day. <strike>Or lick the bowl clean. </strike></p> <p>My first recipe on this page, I hope you guys enjoy it :)</p> <p><em>Serves around 12 - using a 9inch cake tin with removable base</em></p> <p><em><strong>Ingredients: </strong></em></p> <ul><li><strong>100g digestive biscuits<br/></strong></li> <li><strong>100g ginger biscuits<br/></strong></li> <li><strong>100g unsalted butter (melted)<br/></strong></li> <li><strong>300g melted and cooled white chocolate<br/></strong></li> <li><strong>180ml double cream<br/></strong></li> <li><strong>500g mascapone cheese<br/></strong></li> <li><strong>30g caster sugar<br/></strong></li> <li><strong>teaspoon vanilla extract<br/></strong></li> <li><strong>300g raspberries (save a handful to decorate the top)<br/></strong></li> <li><strong>50g dark chocolate (for decoration)<br/></strong></li> </ul><p><em><strong>Method:-</strong></em></p> <ol><li>Crush biscuits and stir in melted butter until well incorporated and then press mixture down into base of 9 inch springform tin. Place in fridge while making filling</li> <li>Whip the cream until slightly thick, whisk in mascarpone cheese, vanilla extract and sugar. Make sure you don’t whisk too much, just until the ingredients are combined - should be slightly thick and creamy. Fold in the melted white chocolate.</li> <li>Layer the cheesecake mixture with raspberries into the tin. Using a spatula, smooth the top off so its nice and flat.</li> <li>Allow to cool and set in the fridge for 4-24 hours. (cover with clingfilm to protect)</li> <li>Just before serving, take the cheesecake out of the tin by lifting out the removable base - and drizzle melted dark chocolate over. (the cool cheesecake will make the chocolate set quickly)</li> <li>Throw a handful of raspberries over the cheesecake in an artistic fashion.</li> </ol><p>The cheesecake base mixture can be used for loads of different flavours - why not try experimenting with different flavours?</p>http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/44974748793http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/44974748793Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:05:00 +0000recipeschocolatedessertcheesecake<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a26605951987392826a7219efd84cac9/tumblr_mjbkj5aslk1s0kel1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Sweetheart cupcakes</strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong>Welcome to my first post! (Bear with me as I get the hang of this)</p> <p>So these cupcakes were made for a friend’s birthday and are lovely and girly because I really wanted to use a mini heart cutter and marshmallows. (They would be perfect for Valentines)</p> <p>Chocolate fudge cake with chocolate fudge frosting, they are pretty decadent and well I think a few glasses of milk didn’t go amiss when eating them!</p> <p>Tip: Glueing the marshmallows together using chocolate helps them stay in the position you want, then drizzling the rest over keeps them together and looks good all at the same time.</p>http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/44828182290http://cloudberrycakes.tumblr.com/post/44828182290Fri, 08 Mar 2013 02:06:00 +0000cupcakeschocolatefoodbakinggirlysweet