Fancy Cake Recipes
Fancy cakes because sometimes you need a cake that makes everyone gasp a little. These are my favourite showstopper cake recipes for birthdays, Christmas, celebrations and dessert tables, from layered sponges and cheesecakes to pavlovas, novelty cakes and decorated centrepieces. For more cake inspiration, try my cake recipes, cake decorating recipes and pavlova recipes.
Featured fancy cakes recipe Outer Space Cake
A few weeks ago, a little boy called Nate turned one. His mum Elly is a friend of mine and my hairdresser so Auntie Lorraine happily volunteered to make his first birthday cake. I know he won't remember it until he sees it when he is older but I hope he liked his very own Outer Space cake as much as I enjoyed decorating his cake!
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Christmas and seasonal showstopper cakes
Christmas cakes, yule logs and festive centrepieces
Easter, Mother's Day and special occasion cakes
Birthday cakes and layered celebration cakes
Layer cakes and party cakes
Bundts, wedding cakes and grown-up celebration cakes
Chocolate, cream and cheesecake-style cakes
Cream pies, mousse cakes and European-style cakes
Cheesecakes
Pavlovas, meringue cakes and wreaths
Decorated novelty cakes
Character cakes, animal cakes and playful designs
