https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/ Celebration cakes, baked with love in the UK en Mon, 09 Nov 2026 01:41:29 GMT https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/winter-birthday-cakes-refuse-to-be-an-afterthought/ https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/winter-birthday-cakes-refuse-to-be-an-afterthought/ November and December birthdays have a habit of getting squashed between bonfires, nativities and Christmas drinks. Here’s how to give a winter birthday cake its own identity — bright flavours, birthday-coded designs, and calm collection tips for the busiest weeks of the year. Cakes by Dawn Celebration Ideas Mon, 09 Nov 2026 01:41:29 GMT https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/generous-maths-six-inch-cake-2026-smaller-celebrations/ https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/generous-maths-six-inch-cake-2026-smaller-celebrations/ As 2026 brings more intimate UK gatherings, the six-inch celebration cake is proving that small can feel generous. Here is how to choose a compact cake, dress it up, and decide when a little cake plus extra treats beats a large tier. Cakes by Dawn Celebration Ideas Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:34:11 GMT https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/how-to-write-a-cake-brief-that-works/ https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/how-to-write-a-cake-brief-that-works/ A good cake brief is less about Pinterest perfection and more about a handful of honest details. Here is what your home baker genuinely needs to know before the first sponge goes in the oven. Cakes by Dawn Celebration Ideas Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:28:38 GMT https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/the-long-saturday-what-happens-in-a-home-bakery/ https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/the-long-saturday-what-happens-in-a-home-bakery/ No industrial mixers, no team of twelve — just one oven, a well-used bench and a timetable that starts before sunrise. A warm, honest look at a big-weekend bake day at Cakes by Dawn. Cakes by Dawn Behind the Bake Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:28:38 GMT https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/first-slice-problem-friendly-rules-cutting-celebration-cake/ https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/first-slice-problem-friendly-rules-cutting-celebration-cake/ Who gets the first slice? When should the cake come out? And is it ever acceptable to save a piece for someone who did not turn up? A light-hearted, practical guide to British cake etiquette for hosts who want the cake moment to feel joyful, not awkward. Cakes by Dawn Celebration Ideas Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:26:44 GMT https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/cake-in-transit-calm-guide-getting-celebration-cake-to-party/ https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/cake-in-transit-calm-guide-getting-celebration-cake-to-party/ A celebration cake has already survived baking, filling and decorating. The last mile should not undo all that. Here is a practical, UK-friendly look at collection, delivery, car boots, trains and the great British weather, plus what to do if a swirl shifts en route. Cakes by Dawn Behind the Bake Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:26:44 GMT https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/diary-of-a-cake-planning-2026-big-days/ https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/diary-of-a-cake-planning-2026-big-days/ A home bakery diary fills in a very particular pattern, and knowing it is half the battle. Here is a calm, month-by-month look at lead times for birthdays, christenings and everything in between across 2026, plus the deposits, bank holidays and school-holiday pinch points worth circling now. Cakes by Dawn Celebration Ideas Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:26:44 GMT https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/eleventh-hour-cakes-whats-possible-in-48-hours/ https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/eleventh-hour-cakes-whats-possible-in-48-hours/ A message lands at nine on a Thursday night asking for a cake by Saturday. Sometimes it is a change of venue, sometimes a guest list that doubled, sometimes simply a week that got away from you. Here is a warm, straight-talking guide to what a home bakery can genuinely do in 48 hours — and what to do when the answer is no. Cakes by Dawn Behind the Bake Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:26:44 GMT https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/cake-portions-without-the-panic-british-party-guide/ https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/cake-portions-without-the-panic-british-party-guide/ Wondering whether an 8-inch cake will feed the whole party or just the front row? This practical guide breaks down real slice numbers for round and tiered cakes, coffee mornings and full dessert tables, with reassurance for second helpings and the guests who only want a small bit. Cakes by Dawn Behind the Bake Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:30:32 GMT https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/buttercream-for-the-ordinary-small-wins-cake/ https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/buttercream-for-the-ordinary-small-wins-cake/ Not every celebration needs a marquee and a seating plan. This warm, opinion-led feature makes the case for the just-because cake, from finished dissertations and new jobs to grey Tuesdays that simply need buttercream. Cakes by Dawn Celebration Ideas Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:30:32 GMT https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/seven-regional-british-cakes-next-party/ https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/seven-regional-british-cakes-next-party/ Victoria sponge will always have a seat at the table, but Britain has a whole choir of celebration cakes waiting to be heard. Here are seven regional bakes worth rediscovering for birthdays, anniversaries and community gatherings in 2026. Cakes by Dawn Seasonal Baking Sun, 08 Nov 2026 01:29:24 GMT https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/story-in-the-slice-home-bakery-cake/ https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/story-in-the-slice-home-bakery-cake/ A supermarket cake can be perfectly nice. But a cake made in small batches, to your brief, on the week of your celebration is a different kind of thing altogether. Here is why that difference matters. Cakes by Dawn Behind the Bake Sun, 08 Nov 2026 01:29:24 GMT https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/celebration-cake-flavour-matching-guide/ https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/celebration-cake-flavour-matching-guide/ Victoria sponge is lovely, but it shouldn't carry every party on its shoulders. This friendly guide matches celebration cake flavours to birthdays, christenings, anniversaries, retirements and seasonal gatherings — with a few opinions along the way. Cakes by Dawn Cake Flavour Guides Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:33:41 GMT https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/christmas-cake-diaries-2026-plan/ https://cakesbydawn.co.uk/christmas-cake-diaries-2026-plan/ Christmas cake doesn't need a frantic December. Here's a calm, week-by-week plan for 2026, from Stir-Up Sunday on 22 November through feeding, marzipan and icing — with a sensible shortcut for anyone ordering from Cakes by Dawn instead. Cakes by Dawn Seasonal Baking Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:33:41 GMT