Baking

Howdy hi there,

Now for today's post I was thinking about my interests etc and I realised that I am very into baking. It is something that all my friends are interested in as well. My lovely friend Annie baked some Easter themed cakes yesterday, they had a lemony zest and I have to say they were *sing this next part* truly truly scrumptious (like the song), this was probably what triggered me to think so much about cake, which leads us to this post. My personal inspiration to bake came from my dear old granny, she has always been a brilliant baker, I do believe that her skills came from her mother and her grandmother. Passing down the Fleming baking skills! When I remember baking with my gran it always used to be little butterfly cakes, they were baked to perfection with a dash of icing in the middle. I was always allowed the first cake, fresh from the oven to 'check that they were a good batch'. I have to admit that they were always wonderful, and then I had to test a few more, must to make sure. 

We would also bake some 'rock cake', this was my brothers favorite, a mixture of spices and currents to tickle the taste buds. I will always remember being allowed to lick the mixture from the bowl when all the mixture had been put into the cake cases, this was one of my favorite parts. I would always try and fit the wooden spoon into my mouth (this always created a lovely mess on the table, floor and of course, me).  Little memories which make me hoot are the reason why sometimes I just have to bake a cake, just so that I can make the mess, lick the bowl and try and fit the spoon in my mouth. Baking cakes was such a large part of my childhood it's something I know I will always enjoy.

When I am not baking with granny, for me I am rather particular to the cupcake. I Iove to decorate them as well, although my icing sqeezy thingy broke so now decorating does not take place. *sad face*. I think I will always be best at the cupcakes and a good Victoria sponge but I also love to try new things, so far I have got good feedback from people who have tried them so it encourages me to keep baking. I attempted choc chip cookies the other week, they weren't the best but I have to say, i was proud of my first attempt. After seeing some truly wonderful creations on Pinterest (if you haven't already got it, get it)  I have been motivated to get baking and to attempt some new creations. Considering I have got 2 weeks off I have got no excuse not to waddle around in the kitchen for a day or two seeing what I can create. I am always prowling cookery books or the internet trying to find something new and interesting to attempt! 

I strongly believe that everyone should have a go at baking at some point, kids or adults. Get baking on a Sunday with your mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and even grand parents!! After you make the mess, there is the task of cleaning that cake mixture bowl. Please note, it is a crime to not get a spoon and scrape out every last smidgen of mixture and eat it.

I hope you have enjoyed this little post about baking cakes, get out there and bake something if your feeling hungry, cakes always fill the spot :)

The cakes on the photos are all ones I have managed to bake and decorate, for me they are my favorite ones which I have ever managed to do! Hoping to get some more baked and decorated soon! Thank you for reading, comment your opinions!

Micky x