Little Cakes & Small Bakes

Practical, charming and often colourful, these small bakes move effortlessly between children’s parties, weddings, family lunches, school snacks and afternoon teas like these beautiful Meringue Cupcakes by Ann Reardon. Small in size, but generous in flavour and variety, cupcakes adapt to many occasions and delight all generations; try lighting a candle on each one, as with these Toffee Apple Cupcakes, or make each one with a heart inside.

There are countless options when it comes to mini cakes: cupcakes covered in fondant, or topped with colourful frosting like these raspberry ones. They can be served as a Warm Chocolate Dessert, finished with ribbons, or sliced from a tray as with these Walnut Squares.

Mini cakes make a great choice for weddings, too. Ann Reardon’s Chocolate Pistachio Domes would be one elegant possibility. For a large celebration, individual cakes can be a lot of work, requiring careful attention not only to the cakes themselves, but also to details such as ribbon bows and packaging. But it is worth it in the end, as each guest receives a delicate, beautiful, and flavor-filled treat. 

This collection is part of An Introduction to... Cake