It’s been a while since I posted a baking blog so here are some images of a cake I bought and had delivered last week. It’s called a Bertha and it’s a huge slice of layered chocolate sponge and dark chocolate ganache. Berthas are made by a bakery in Leeds, UK, called Get Baked and they have become a huge social media hit. I’ve debated over ordering a slice for some time and all I can say now, having sampled one, is that Bertha is fantastic and didn’t disappoint.

I have been baking myself and made two large batches of NYC cookies at the weekend. They stay uncooked in the freezer until required.

I do have some alternative cookie images to post. These were bought in from a chain of cookie stores called Ben’s Cookies. Linda brought them home from a trip in to Bristol yesterday and after research (eating one) I can report that they’re pretty good. Not as good as my Crumbs and Doilies recipe cookies though!!

We’re off to Rhodes, Greece at the end of the week. I think the Greek bakeries are simply the best from anywhere we go. I’m planning a week of over indulgent cake research and I’ll report back on my findings 🙂

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