The Independent Baker Christmas Hampers!

Available for you to order now!
Our hampers will be filled with a selection of delicious baked goods including iced fruit cake, mince pies, festive gingerbread, shortbread and chocolate brownies!

We can offer an alternative to fruit cake, either a chocolate orange or after eight chocolate sponge.
The Independent Baker Christmas Hampers are proving to be extremely popular with lots of people already placing orders...DO NOT MISS OUT!

Order no and collect latest Dec 23rd

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Bake of the Week!

Chocolate Orange Cupcakes!

Available for you to purchase all week!

A box of 4 delicious chocolate orange flavoured cupcakes, topped with fluffy chocolate buttercream and a Terry's chocolate segment!

Bake of the Week

Available to purchase all week...Shortbread Hearts

A goodie bag of homemade buttery biscuits, perfect to accompany a morning coffee or afternoon tea

Order now

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Bake of the Week!!!

Available to order from tomorrow...Red Velvet Cupcakes!

A box of 4 delicious cupcakes... Order now!

6 DAYS LEFT!!!

CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!!

You now only have 6 days left to pre order The Independent Baker Christmas Hamper! 

These are proving to be extremely popular, with lots of people ordering

If you missed the previous post advertising this offer then please read the information below!

Whether you want to take the hassle out of baking festive traditional treats or perhaps you are looking for a Christmas gift? 

Our hamper would be perfect for all...a selection of baked goods including iced fruit cake, mince pies, festive gingerbread, shortbread and chocolate brownies

We can offer an alternative to fruit cake, either a chocolate orange or after eight chocolate sponge

Please pre-order your hamper by November 1st

Price £35 

All orders to be collected latest December 23rd! 

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Bake of the Week!!!

Malteser Cupcakes - one of our most popular flavours!!!

On offer from tomorrow, for this weeks Bake of the Week!

A box of 4 delicious cupcakes...DO NOT MISS OUT!

Order NOW!

Thank you

Here are some lovely comments in which we have received over the last year and a half since we opened.
Thank you to everyone who has supported and still does support The Independent Baker

Thank you for my WONDERFUL birthday cake
Jacky

Amazing cake, beautiful and delicious...Thank you 
Becky

A big thank you for my nephews amazing birthday cake! It was delicious, professional and excellent quality. We will definitely be using your services again. It went down a treat and everyone was complimenting how lovely and tasty it was, thank you again 
Leanne

Thank you for the lovely cake, my Harry says it's the best cake he has ever had!
Sharon

Natasha - huge thanks for the beautiful cake and apologises that I am so late in writing our comments!
The cake was a huge hit and absolutely delicious. It acted as a fantastic centre piece at the blessing reception and the cakes were so delicious all our guests commented on how lovely they looked and tasted. I cannot thank you enough for your brilliant service, and the lovely cakes. We will be contacting you again for the next party, without fail! Thank you 
Rachel & Michael

The Independent Baker baked the most amazing princess cake for my daughters 5th birthday.
It looked great and tasted amazing, thank you. 
Jo

Just wanted to say that both the scones and cakes were perfect - the wife and guests loved them, thank again.
Dan

I ordered a birthday cake for my sister's birthday and was not disappointed! 
It tasted lovely and looked beautiful, the attention to detail with the packaging and presentation was very impressive. I have since ordered choc cookies and cupcakes. If you are looking for good value, quality taste, presentation and service then look no further than The Independent Baker 
Carol

I have ordered several cakes from The Independent Baker, all of which have been absolutely beautiful not only to look at but an absolute delight to eat and presented in 1st class packaging, as well as prompt delivery. I would highly recommend, thank you.
Janie

Dear Tash, 
Thank you so much for the lovely poppy cakes, I just wish I hadn't eaten so many
We gave all the proceeds to the British Legion. Thank you once again 
Jan

The cake was delicious and everyone admired it. I will definitely recommend you to anyone who needs a celebration cake. Thank you 
Judy

Just a quick note to say a huge thank you for the amazing desserts you made for my YFC event the other week. They looked spectacular and tasted amazing! 
We had lots of lovely compliments about them, so thank you! 
Donna

Wow! The cupcakes looked great  and tasted fantastic, my wife was over the moon with them. 
Thank you very much 
David

I was really pleased and happy with the service you offered including delivering and letting me know that you had delivered it and the cake was left with the team manager. But the most important fact was that the cake was amazing and Meg was so pleased. 
Thank you again 
Kerstin

Natasha, the cake looked incredible and tasted even better! 
Thank you so much for everything especially at short notice. 
Ann

I wish to thank you very much for the fabulous birthday cake, the Twins loved it! 
Christine

Thank you so much for everything, not only did the cake look great but it tasted devine! 
Once again thank you very much for a splendid cake. I really do wish you all the best for the future - I will put a good word around for you too. 
Colleen

Thank you so much Natasha, both for the cupcakes and the pictures. Mum was so pleased with them, they looked lovely and everyone enjoyed them. 
Anne

The Peppa Pig cake was amazing and very yummy. You made one little girl very happy on her 2nd birthday. Would highly recommend! 
Emma

The cookies you baked are by far the best I have ever tasted! 
Cakes look fabulous too! 
Hannah

1st class cakes and bakes! 
Mary

Best chocolate brownies! AMAZING! 
David

Something for the Weekend

We are now offering homemade cakes and bakes available for you to purchase for the weekend, pre order by Tuesday's to collect by Friday's - enquire for more information!

Choose from the following:

Dad's fruity loaf - my dad's favourite!!
A fruit loaf that contains NO FAT and NO SUGAR, perfect for those who are looking for a healthier option

Victoria Sponge - nothing beats a homemade Victoria Sandwich.
A light, fluffy sponge filled with raspberry jam and fresh vanilla buttercream, finished with a dusting of icing sugar

Cherry and Almond loaf - almond flavoured sponge, baked until golden, decorated with icing and glacé cherries

The Independent Baker's Lemon Cake - a zesty lemon infused sponge, filled with lemon curd and buttercream topped with lemon icing

Chocolate Cake - a chocolate sponge filled with a choice of caramel or chocolate buttercream

Coffee and Walnut - coffee flavoured sponge filled and topped with coffee buttercream and finished with a drizzle of dark chocolate and walnut pieces

Shortbread Hearts - a goodie bag full of buttery shortbread biscuits, great to be served with afternoon tea

Chocolate Cookies - triple chocolate

For an extra treat why not order a batch of fresh plain scones, just add your own clotted cream and jam!

Happy Monday everyone!

BAKE OF THE WEEK!

This week we have Peanut Butter Cookies on offer!

Don't miss out on a goodie bag of delicious cookies :) 

REMINDER!!!

The last chance to order for Bake of the Week!

Mini Bakewell Tarts - mouthwatering shortcrust pastry topped with a layer of raspberry jam and an almond infused sponge, finished with icing and a glacé cherry

These individual bakes are the perfect accompaniment for tea or coffee over the weekend or for a teatime treat...the final batch will be baked fresh tomorrow morning!
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CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!!

The Independent Baker

 Christmas Hamper! 

Whether you want to take the hassle out of baking festive traditional treats or perhaps you are looking for a Christmas gift?

Our hamper would be perfect for all...a selection of baked goods including iced fruit cake, mince pies, festive gingerbread, shortbread and chocolate brownies!

We can offer an alternative to fruit cake, either a chocolate orange or after eight chocolate sponge

Please pre-order by November 1st, price on application

All orders to be collected latest December 24th!

Happy Wedneday everyone!

My key baking equipment:

- Baking tins

- Baking trays

- Scales

- Stand mixer

- Greaseproof paper

- Measuring spoons

- Pastry cutters

- Cake lifter

- Bowl scraper

- Measuring jugs

- Sieve

- Worktop saver

- Rolling pin

- Mixing bowls

- Spatula

- Skewer

Buttercream - my favourite type of icing, it tastes amazing and looks pretty too!

Unsure how to make the perfect buttercream to decorate your cupcake or fill your sponge. Then look no further...here are some top tips to achieve an easy and delicious buttercream.

Firstly, you will need to understand how to make buttercream and what the right consistency should be. If you create one too dry than you will struggle to pipe and fill your piping bag, if the buttercream is too runny then it will not hold its shape.

Buttercream is formed by beating butter and icing sugar together until you reach a light and fluffy result. However there are a variety of recipes which involve different ratios of butter to sugar, so try out several recipes to find one that you like.

Once you have a light and fluffy buttercream, you can add different flavours, for example vanilla extract, lemon zest or cocoa powder.

TIB special tips:

- when I add cocoa powder to my buttercream, I always add a few splashes of milk as well. This prevents the taste of the buttercream from being too bitter.

- if I use caramel extract or peppermint or any other extract, I only add 1 drop at a time as the flavours can overpower the whole buttercream and can ruin the whole recipe.

- when I create the buttercream I make sure I beat it for about 5-8 minutes, using a stand mixer, however if you are using a hand mixer, you will need to beat for longer.

Ingredients:

Covers 12 cupcakes

250g butter @ room temperature (cubed)

500g icing sugar

Method:

- Place the icing sugar into a stand mixer with a whisk attachment and blitz for a couple of minutes to reduce the lumps in the sugar.

- Then add the cubes of butter, place a damp tea towel over the top of the mixer and the bowl to avoid the icing sugar going everywhere, and mix on a medium speed for a couple of minutes.

- Then stop the mixer, scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again but this time on a high speed for a good 5 minutes.

- Add your desired flavours and then mix again for a minute or so.