Celebrate a Splendid Christmas with Baker Crafts! 🎄✨
Hello to all our lovely bakers, pastry chefs, and dessert enthusiasts across the UK!
The most wonderful time of the year has finally arrived. The high streets are glowing with fairy lights, the crisp winter air is filled with the scent of mulled wine, and we’re all getting our kitchens ready for the ultimate Christmas feast. Whether you’re running a busy bakery in the heart of London or preparing a festive treat for your family at home, Baker Crafts is here to make your Christmas truly magical.
From professional-grade Vizyon fondants to the finest Ovalette chocolates, we’ve stocked our shelves with everything you need to create a show-stopping centerpiece for your Christmas table.
Our Festive Favourites for Your Pantry:
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Festive Colours: Our range of Vizyon food colourings (especially in Holly Green and Poppy Red) will give your sponges and icings that perfect Christmas glow.
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Velvety Chocolates: Use our premium Ovalette chocolate to create indulgent ganaches or a steaming pot of posh hot chocolate for those chilly December evenings.
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Sparkling Decorations: Don’t forget the finishing touches! We have a brilliant selection of sprinkles and sugar paste to create everything from tiny reindeer to delicate snowflakes.
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The Perfect Presentation: Our festive packaging and cake boxes ensure your bakes look as good as they taste when you're gifting them to neighbours or customers.
From all of us at Baker Crafts, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a brilliant New Year! May your days be merry, bright, and filled with delicious treats.
The Festive Recipe: "The Winter Wonderland" Red Velvet Cake
This cake is an absolute classic with a British twist. It’s rich, elegant, and looks stunning when sliced. Perfect with a nice cup of tea!
What You’ll Need from Baker Crafts:
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Vizyon Red Food Colouring Gel (For that iconic deep red hue)
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Vizyon Vanilla Extract (For a lovely, authentic aroma)
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Vizyon Cocoa Powder (High quality for a rich base)
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Katsan Whipping Cream (Or your choice of frosting base)
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Christmas Cake Toppers (Check our shop for jolly Santas or festive trees!)
Ingredients:
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250g Plain Flour
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1 tsp Baking Soda & 1 tsp Baking Powder
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2 tbsp Vizyon Cocoa Powder
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300g Caster Sugar
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250ml Vegetable Oil (or Vizyon Pastry Oil)
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2 Large Free-range Eggs
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250ml Buttermilk (Proper British buttermilk makes it extra moist!)
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2 tsp Vizyon Red Food Colouring
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1 tsp Vizyon Vanilla Extract
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1 tsp Cider Vinegar
For the Frosting:
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600g Icing Sugar (sifted)
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100g Unsalted Butter (softened)
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250g Full-fat Cream Cheese (chilled)
Method:
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Preheat & Prep: Heat your oven to 180°C (160°C Fan / Gas Mark 4). Grease and line two 8-inch cake tins.
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The Mix: In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and oil. Add the eggs one by one. Mix in the Vizyon Red Colouring, vanilla, and vinegar until the colour is vibrant.
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Dry & Wet: Sift the flour, cocoa, and soda. Add to the wet mix in batches, alternating with the buttermilk. Stir until you have a smooth, velvety batter.
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Bake: Divide the batter between the tins and bake for 25-30 minutes. A skewer should come out clean. Let them cool completely on a wire rack—patience is key!
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The Frosting: Beat the butter and icing sugar until sandy. Add the cream cheese and beat until light and fluffy.
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The Decoration: Sandwich the cakes with a thick layer of frosting. Cover the top and sides, creating a "snowy" effect with your spatula. Top with your Baker Crafts festive decorations and a dusting of icing sugar for that final "frosty" look.
Top Tip: Pair a slice of this cake with a bit of clotted cream for a truly indulgent British Christmas treat!
