Biggest baking mistakes and how to avoid them December 16, 2024Gaya Vara With Christmas fast approaching, an increasing number of people are digging out their weighing scales and getting ready to bake some delicious treats for family and friends (or just for...
How to effectively grease a cake tin October 14, 2024Gaya Vara Have you ever spent ages painstakingly baking a delicious cake for a birthday or special occasion, just for it to get stuck in the cake tin and break into a...
Cheesecakes: Baked or Refrigerated September 27, 2024Gaya Vara Who would have thought that a sweet dessert made of cheese would actually taste nice?! But here at Gaya’s Cakes, cheesecake is one of our favourite desserts ever. Seriously, step...
What is used in gluten free cakes? September 13, 2024Gaya Vara Just because you are coeliac or have an intolerance to gluten doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a delicious sweet treat every now and again! You just need to know...
The history of the Christmas Cake August 30, 2024Gaya Vara The humble Christmas Cake. Whether you love it or hate it, you’ve got to admit that it is a staple of the festive season! But where did Christmas Cake come...
What makes brownies fudgy? August 23, 2024Gaya Vara We’ve never met a single person that doesn’t like a chocolate brownie. But different people like their brownies in different ways. Some people opt for a fluffy, cake-like brownie. Others...
How to decorate a red velvet cake? August 13, 2024Gaya Vara We’ve spoken in the past about what red velvet cake is made from, and hopefully we have inspired you to give it a go and make one yourself. But now...
Is pavlova gluten free? July 26, 2024Gaya Vara Pavlova. The delicious, sugary, meringue dessert that is crunchy on the outside but soft and marshmallow-like on the inside! As far as we’re concerned, pavlova is loved by all! But...
An insight into the decadent French tradition: What is a chocolate gateau? July 12, 2024Gaya Vara In baking, there are so many different terms and it's easy to get confused between them all, so you’re forgiven for getting lost on what certain things are! One question...
What is tiramisu cake? May 24, 2024Gaya Vara A coffee-lover’s dream, just like the traditional Italian dessert, tiramisu cake is the perfect ‘pick me up’! But what actually is a tiramisu cake, and how is it different from...
How to decide on a wedding cake May 10, 2024Gaya Vara Wedding cakes. Often the centrepiece of the wedding, wedding cakes are a timeless tradition that continues to be popular with newlyweds across the UK. But with it representing such an...
How long does lemon drizzle cake last? April 25, 2024Gaya Vara If you’re like us, no cakes last long in the house after being baked. However, if you have a bit more self-restraint than we do, or are baking a cake...