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Birthday cake to make in a holiday home?

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Cakecakeyum · 24/10/2022 04:14

Abroad? So don’t really want to buy a whole bag of sugar, vanilla essence pot that won’t get finished, etc.

I was thinking about making a giant rocky road and putting a candle in it?!

I could just buy a cake, of course, (and might if I can’t think of a better option) but I really love making things!

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MeAndAutumnGoHandInHand · 24/10/2022 04:20

In the nicest way, on holiday and not wanting to buy/waste ingredients, I'd just buy a cake and make something as an extra treat when you get home Smile

Soozikinzii · 24/10/2022 05:03

Couldn't you use a cake mix so you're not buying loads of ingredients ?The better crocker ones are excellent.

Fivemoreminutes1 · 24/10/2022 05:10

I’d take a cake kit like this groceries.asda.com/product/brownies-traybakes-cookies/chocolate-orange-flavour-cake-kit/1000357790251 where you only need to add oil, water and eggs. You’d need to pack a couple of cake tins though!

Coldhandscoldheart · 24/10/2022 05:37

Depending whereabouts you are I would definitely think about doing a hunt for a new & really unusual cake to buy. Or a local traditional birthday cake.
equally you can usually buy at least in the uk small bags of flour & sugar etc. you might have to plan ahead a bit for a small amount of baking powder & explaining why you have white powder in your luggage.
Rocky road is great or a stack of crepes layered with Nutella, or you can do the same with giant cookies (v rich tho).
any idea what cooking facilities you will have?

Cakecakeyum · 24/10/2022 07:31

A cake mix never crossed my mind! That could work great!

We’re there for 3 weeks, the kitchen looks good from the photos but you never can tell!

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AuntieDolly · 24/10/2022 07:50

Are they likely to have cake tins?

Igmum · 24/10/2022 08:41

Malteser tiffin www.bbcgoodfood.com/user/441543/recipe/malteser-tiffin for those with a very sweet tooth. Absolutely gorgeous. Requires in cooking

badbaduncle · 24/10/2022 08:45

I wouldn't want to bother with the tin etc. When I have been on holiday I have bought a sponge and made icing and decorated it into Birthday Cake glory.

WithIcePlease · 24/10/2022 08:46

The Bakedin cinnamon buns are v nice. All dry ingredients supplied. Some kits include the baking tin too.

Ship · 24/10/2022 08:48

You could buy a plain cake and decorate it- lots of icing, chocolate or sweets on top etc. or you could find a local bakery or cake maker. Or make the cake before you go, freeze it and take it with you wrapped carefully and just ice it there

NCAutumn · 24/10/2022 08:56

Buy whatever the traditional birthday cake is wherever you are! Much more fun than a bloody cake mix x

Cakecakeyum · 24/10/2022 09:37

Igmum · 24/10/2022 08:41

Malteser tiffin www.bbcgoodfood.com/user/441543/recipe/malteser-tiffin for those with a very sweet tooth. Absolutely gorgeous. Requires in cooking

This looks delicious!!!

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