Cake Stories

Gula Melaka Discovery Missions

Nov 18, 17 Chief Cake Elf, lover of everything sweet

Gula Melaka discovery expeditions require an accomplice. When did my love affair with Gula Melaka begin?When we first started using Gula Melaka, I didn't know there were different grades and...

Spanish Burnt Cheesecake: Origin Story

Nov 13, 17 High Chief Elf, who can't resist a challenge

So I'm happily existing and doing my regular recipe update and our friendly blogger @wackybecky comes and says you absolutely must make a burnt cheesecake because it's all that rage...

Sky High Gula Melaka Banoffee Pie

Nov 13, 17 The Chief Elf, who loves a good Banoffee Pie

Me: Let's make Banoffee Pie today. Let's slap on some Valrhona Ganache for more chocolatey flavour. And put as much bananas slathered with salted Gula Melaka caramel as the crust can take...

Which Cake to Order?

Nov 13, 17 High Chief Elf, doubling as Cake Consultant

From time to time I am asked, what cake should the customer order that will please everyone? Of course I have no means of knowing the members of the Gathering...