With layers of irresistible cream cheese and fluffy meringue, this hummingbird layer cake is worthy of any special celebration. You'll need 2 x 20cm x 30cm slice pans and a kitchen blowtorch for this recipe.
7 party cakes that are worthy of their own celebration
What’s a birthday party without cake? Being us, we couldn’t stop at one, so Phoebe Wood and Georgie Esdaile have gone to town with dream recipes to bring the drama to any occasion. The only question is, which one to make first?
Caramilk cake with Turkish delight, strawberry and pomegranate
Take your love of Caramilk to new heights with this impressive caramelised white choc and strawberry creation. You'll need 2 x 20cm x 30cm slice pans for this recipe.
Dark chocolate and almond s'mores cake
This can be made and chilled up to three days ahead, including the marshmallow. Begin this recipe at least 5 hours ahead. You will need a kitchen blowtorch.
Basque coffee cheesecake with vanilla caramel
Of course everyone loves cheesecake, but you'll be absolutely obsessed with this vanilla caramel and coffee version.
Tropical tres leches cake (three milk cake)
This tropical take on the classic Latin American three-milk cake is perfect for summer gatherings. You’ll need to start this recipe at least 5 hours ahead, and you’ll need a 37cm x 26cm x 5cm roasting tray.
Fresh ideas
Grapes
Grapes are at their peak right now, look for firm, bright fruit for a sweet juicy snack.
Lemon icebox cake with vanilla ice cream 'frosting'
Make the cake up to 2 days in advance, then spread the ice cream over the top of the cake four hours before serving (you don’t want the cake to be frozen solid, just chilled). You will need a sugar thermometer.
Treat your inner child to this chocolate crackle marble cake
For a splash of retro fun that everyone will love, top marble cake with chocolate crackle.