The Baker's Toolkit

Welcome to the Blog by Faye Palmqvist

For home bakers who care about flavour, technique, and quality.

This space is for curious, passionate bakers who want more than just instructions — they want to understand the why behind every great bake.

Here you’ll find clean-ingredient baking tips, flavour-focused recipes, expert techniques, and ingredient insights — all crafted to help you bake with confidence and intention.

Common Brownie Baking Issues & How to Fix Them

Brownies are a beloved dessert, but even experienced bakers can run into problems when trying to achieve the perfect texture, flavour, and appearance. Whether you’re looking for a fudgy centre, a crac...

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Mastering Perfect Pastry Tart Shells: My Tips

I want to dive into the art of making pastry tart shells - a key foundation for so many delicious desserts! A good tart shell is crucial for holding your filling and keeping everything crisp and delic...

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Cake Cutting Guide For Round, Square & Sheet Cakes

A cake cutting guide is essential for ensuring that you get the correct number of servings from a cake, especially for different sizes and shapes. Here is a comprehensive guide for cutting round cakes...

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Cake Boards & Box Sizes: What Size Board To Choose For Your Cake

Choosing the right cake board and box size is one of the most important — and often overlooked — parts of presenting and transporting your cakes.

The wrong board size can make your cake look awkward ...

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How To Avoid 10 Common Problems With Cupcakes!

I have had a lot of practice at making cupcakes! I am not exaggerating when I say that I have baked thousands and thousands of cupcakes.  I have made them for all sorts of events and occasions from ki...

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Understanding Different Types Of Sponge Cakes And Their Fillings

When it comes to baking, understanding the relationship between sponge cakes and their ideal fillings can elevate your cakes from simple desserts to show stopping creations. The texture, flavour, and ...

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How To Start A Home Baking Business In The UK

Starting a home baking business in the UK is an exciting opportunity to turn your passion for baking into a profitable venture. However, it requires careful planning and adherence to food safety regul...

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Mini Loaf Cakes: The Baking Trend You Do Not Want To Miss Out On!

Over the last few years, mini loaf pan cakes have seen a notable rise in popularity and it’s easy to see why.   They are particularly popular in the USA and such is their popularity that I see lots of...

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The Ultimate Guide to Troubleshooting Chocolate Chip Cookie Problems

Is there anything better than biting into a perfectly baked chocolate chip cookie? For many of us, chocolate chip cookies are more than just a treat—they’re a symbol of comfort and nostalgia, often ev...

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How To Avoid Common Problems With Mini Loaf Pan Cakes

Bake Perfect Mini Loaf Cakes with Tips, Recipes & Buttercream

Mini loaf cakes are on the rise (pun intended). They’re fun to bake, easy to carry (especially with lids!), endlessly customisable, and c...

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Marketing For A Cake Business: 10 Simple Strategies To Help You Attract More Customers

If there is one skill, or area of knowledge, I wish I knew more about when I started my baking career it is marketing.  It is a subject I have continued to learn by reading and testing, and as a resul...

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How To Price A Cake To Make A Profit!

This is one topic that I struggled with when I started out. I know many cake makers, particularly when they get started, also really struggle with knowing how to price their cakes.  I have seen so muc...

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