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.

Tips For Photographing Cakes & Desserts

When I look back at my earlier photos of cakes and desserts, I have to admit they weren’t very good! But, like everything in life, it’s all about practice, research, and experimentation. Over time, yo...

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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 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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Do You Know About Cobnuts?

I suggest how you can incorporate them into your baking below, but first of all here’s what you need to know:

Cobnuts are a specific variety of cultivated hazelnuts, known for their larger size and s...

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Have Your Cake And Eat It!

We are all facing big environmental and health issues relating to what we eat.  Clearly it is important that we give a lot of thought and consideration to where our food is coming from, how it is made...

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