Clandestine Cake Club Bolton - Sweets For My Sweet

They just keep getting better. Every month I organise the Bolton Clandestine Cake Club with a different theme. This one was suggested by member Lucie; Sweets For My Sweet. The idea was to make a cake based around your favourite sweet shop treats. My my, the members came up trumps this time!

We held our meeting at Suzanna's, in Blackrod. It's just off the beaten track and surrounded by fields. With wonderful views from every window, lots of space, beautiful decor and good coffee, it's the perfect venue for a gathering of cake fans. The staff were great too. When I got there they had already set up a long table for the cakes and sorted plates and cutlery. They were on hand for our every need! There was a buzz of excitement from the kitchen when all the cakes started to arrive...

The theme meant no 'classics' appeared this month. Everything was a custom made marvel! At last count I saw 25 cakes, all in varying sizes, shapes, colours and some even had sound effects! I don't think I have ever seen such excitement at the club. The cakes included:

• Sherbet Lemon Cake
• Strawberries and Cream Cake
• Pear Drops Cake
• Chocolate and Liquorice Cake with Marzipan All Sorts
• Bubblegum Sparkle Giant Cupcake
• Liquorice Cake with Sherbet Dip
• White Chocolate Jazzie Cake
• Chocolate Lime Cake
• An Explosion of the Woolies Pick n Mix Counter Cake
• Midnight Magic Cake
• Walnut Whip Cake
• HumBIG Cake
• Curly Wurly Cake
• Naturally Sweet Cake
• Frosted Marshmallow Cake
• Coconut, Raspberry and Marshmallow Cake
• Coconut Mushroom Cake
• 'Sugar for My Honey' Chocolate Honey Cake
• Strawberry Jelly Cake
• Bassett Fruit Salad Cake
• Limoncello Lemon Bon Bon Cake
• Popping Orange Cake
• Love Heart Special

Thank to everyone who came and made so much effort! Roll on next month! August's theme is Americana (currently fully booked) and September's is Back to School. Please click here for more information.

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