08/04/2026
🎉 A little birthday colour while The Little Bakery eases back into the kitchen. 🌈🤍
Yesterday's bake was this cheerful confetti cake for a very special young lady turning 17.
I took a little chance with the design. At 17, you're no longer a little girl, but you're not quite finished growing up either.
I wanted this cake to celebrate the young woman Maddie is becoming while holding onto the colourful little girl she's always been. The soft pastel buttercream and colourful confetti are a gentle reminder that growing up doesn't mean leaving joy, wonder, and childhood behind.
✨ Confetti Cake
💛 Filled with silky vanilla bean pastry cream
🤍 Finished with French vanilla buttercream
Happy Birthday, Maddie! May life always be as colourful as your heart. 🩷
As for The Little Bakery, we're still easing back into things this week. I'm spending some precious time with my family celebrating my own daughter's birthday before summer slips away, and Judy (my much-loved sourdough starter) is still waking from her little holiday slumber. 🥖😄
The ovens won't be running at full capacity just yet, and I will be enjoying a bit more of family time while Judy finds her rhythm again.
Thank you, as always, for your kindness, patience, and support. I can't wait to welcome you all back to the smell of fresh bread very soon. 🤍