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Bad Ass Cakes creates cakes to make you go wow, they are flavoursome, delicious and make people happy. If you want a party in your mouth Bad Ass Cakes design cakes for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, private customers and companies, and all types of office celebrations including product launches, summer balls and corporate gifts. Barbara has several signature recipes, including the family recipe organic Jamaican Rum Cake, now in her new book, Sweet Soul Baking. Barbara baked cakes with her mother (who in turn used to bake with her mum) as a child, and now has many delicious recipes under her belt. Their cakes stand out from the crowd because they work hard on flavours. They want your wedding cake to look amazing and taste delicious too, and they don't accept one without the other. They are always determined to use the best quality ingredients they can find. Moist, light cakes are what their customers tell them they do best. They hope you agree. Check out her latest book, Simple Delicious Gluten-free, for even more recipes for your gluten-free guests.
Message from the team
Experience
What is your most memorable wedding?
My own. 5 tiers of Jamaican Rum, Chocolate Fudge, and Roses in between each tier. It was huge :-)
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My own, my chef threw me out of the kitchen!
Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Eclectic. Working with different clients gives you a broad mind.
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Big, stylish, colourful, fun, tasty
What about your business are you most proud of?
That we've been going for 14 years, through thick and thin. Flavours make us memorable!
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The unusual flavours I produce and the 'Wows' I get when someone taste my cake.
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Absorb every minute, you won't get it back.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't get too many people involved. It's your day, you choose. Never look down on your wedding cake (it creases your dress) :-)
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Just seeing my design standing high as a focal point is an honour and a pleasure.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
The groom was in tears when his groomsmen took a baking class with me and made him a cake, which was delivered at the wedding party.
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Email (s), chat, create, and deliver.
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Email, meet/talk, more emails, design, create, wow!
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Jamaican rum cake
What is your signature cake?
Jamaican Rum Cake. My Chocolate Fudge and my Red Velvet are up there, too.
What is the most original creation you have baked for a wedding?
My award-winning Jamaican Rum cake. Sometimes served with my rum sauce from my book. Sweet Soul Baking.
Describe how you got into making wedding cakes.
My mum would bake and sit me on the kitchen counter. I would stir, wash up, and lick the bowl. Grow up to love the process and the smells.
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Barbara used to bake with her mother as a child. Barbara was a chef at The Ritz, London, The Savoy Hotel & Mosimanns before setting up Bad Ass Cakes
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A tall, sleek, sophisticated, but edgy wedding cake. Something Really Bad Ass!
What would be your show stopper in the Great British Bake Off?
My Jamaican Rum Cake for flavour. I would have to design a finish to represent the competition.