The History of Jessi-cake

I remember the first time I independently baked some cupcakes, I bought a packet mix from Tesco and in true Jessi style I got all my equipment ready, pre-heated the oven, laid out all three necessary ingredients and both packets and set to work. 
It was a disaster, I baked the icing with an egg and tried to ice it with cake mix, I was 11. 


Since that day I built up a complex about baking and steered clear of it. I mean, who cannot tell the difference between sugar and flour?


But then I grew up, moved into my own flat and bravely experimented with baking again. Actual baking, no packet mix in sight. I started simple, vanilla sponge with plain but coloured icing. It was a success, the sponge moist and the icing sweet but not sickly. I had discovered a new hobby. 


Which is exactly what Jessi-cakes is all about. I love baking, especially when it's for someone else. So far Jessi-cake creations have made an array of celebratory cakes for myself and those I love and if that's all this is and will ever be then I'll happily bake away.


But.... I thought I'd create this blog to share my creations and maybe, just maybe get a few commission's.  If you like what you see then email me at Jessiridley@gmail.com and we can discuss ideas.


Happy Baking! 

 

A Christmas celebration selection consisting of Red Velvet, Coconut, Chocolate Orange and Double Chocolate.

A butterfly birthday cake for my sister.