West End Cakes

31/03/2023

They say that all good things must come to an end, and sadly the last customer cake has now left our kitchen. Although I've had an absolute blast designing and creating cakes over the years, eye problems and a recurring issue with my shoulder have made it increasingly difficult and painful over the last 12 months, to the point that the decision to stop has been inevitable.

Thank you so much to all my lovely customers who have entrusted me with making cakes for their special occasions. I've had the honour of being a small part of all sorts of family celebrations and had the pleasure of seeing the recipient's face light up when they've taken the lid off the cake box - a priceless moment, I can tell you. I know that many of the little models I've made over the years are still treasured by the people they were made for. I've made lots and lots of sugar flowers, people, dogs, cats, cars and motorbikes as well as a few more unusual animals/characters/items.

Thanks too to my wonderfully supportive husband, Mike. There have been countless Friday evenings when he has barely seen me, apart from through the kitchen door! He's made me endless cups of coffee to keep me awake when I've been working late into the night, hugged me when I needed reassuring and helped with deliveries (even taking a day's leave for one large wedding cake). I could not have done it without him.

I've made some wonderful local cake friends who have shown so much kindness in times of crisis, taking on a couple of orders for me when I've been in severe pain and when my Dad passed away. Thank you guys.

One of my proudest moments was entering the Small Exhibit category of Cake International in Birmingham in 2018 and being awarded a Merit for my "Clangers" piece.

I'm looking forward to being able to spend full weekends with my hubby, more time with my family and enjoying the heat of the summer without worrying about sticky sugarpaste! I'll miss the creative part, but will continue to bake for friends and family from time to time.

My apron is now hung up.
Kathy xx

31/03/2023

This birthday cake went out last week for Aurelia. Her dad asked me to include her two little dogs and her love of horse-riding, so I made some little sugarpaste models, using his photos for reference. I had a really nice message later to say that the birthday girl loved her cake!

08/03/2023

Another black and gold cake went out last week, this time for a 70th birthday. A 6 inch chocolate sponge with peanut buttercream (delicious!) and a selection of chocolates to decorate.
Congratulations on your 70th, Kath x

08/03/2023

A 70th (Platinum) Anniversary is indeed a very special occasion, so I was delighted to be asked to make this one at the end of February.
The cake itself comprised alternate layers of chocolate and vanilla sponge, with matching buttercream.
The brightly coloured Spring flowers were made from sugar flower paste.
Huge congratulations to the lovely couple x

08/03/2023

I've just realised that I didn't post a photo of this cake last month. For a lady who loves her Baileys, the sponge and the buttercream were both flavoured with it. Black sugarpaste, gold drip and a selection of delicious chocolates (including some Baileys ones!) to decorate. As I don't have a licence to sell alcohol, spaces were left for my customer to add some miniature bottles.
Gold glittery topper by WelshcrafterDesign.

We hope Jayne had a wonderful 50th birthday celebration with her family and friends x

11/01/2023

Happy New Year! Sincerely hope it's a better one for all of us.

This 6 inch fruit cake went out at the weekend. Pam has been a loyal customer for many years and I was delighted to be able to make this pretty cake for her. Hope you had a wonderful 80th birthday yesterday Pam and a lovely meal with your family.
Very best wishes, Kathy & Mike xx

23/12/2022

Merry Christmas! Thank you so much to everyone who has ordered from us during 2022 - we've really enjoyed making your cakes. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year xx

07/10/2022

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Cancer has taken several members of our family over the years. My lovely mum-in-law passed away in her early seventies after suffering from myeloma. One of my cousins was diagnosed with bowel cancer; another developed a large lump on his wrist that turned out to be cancerous. Both were only in their...

07/10/2022

Only a couple of hours before I walk 10K around Cardiff with my lovely cake friend Francesca to raise funds for Cancer Research. We're really hoping the weather is kind to us!
It's not too late to sponsor me - every little helps, as they say 😄 - so if you can spare a couple of pounds, please pop over to my Just Giving page. If you'd rather make an offline donation, please let me know.
Wish me luck! 😀 Kathy Hinton x

05/10/2022

Really loved making this wedding cake last week for Charlotte and James. The couple were married in a stunning location in Greece, then celebrated with more family and friends at Penarth Masonic Hall, which is a beautiful venue.

Three tiers of vanilla sponge, filled with strawberry conserve and vanilla buttercream, covered with a layer of white chocolate ganache under the sugarpaste.
Watercolour effect hand-painted around the bottom tier, with little accents of edible gold leaf. Fresh olive branches (supplied by Flower B Florist) around each cake. Topper supplied by the couple, who were so lovely to work with.

We wish Charlotte and James all the very best for the future x

04/09/2022

Wedding cake delivered to Brynhill Golf Club yesterday for Becky and Nathan. Vanilla sponge with strawberry conserve and vanilla buttercream, rich chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream and carrot cake with orange buttercream.

Gorgeous silk floral arrangements by the very helpful Joanne of The Floral Touch UK. The beautiful white cake stand was supplied by my lovely friend Heather of HEVS Creations in Barry.

We hope Becky and Nathan had a wonderful day and would like to wish them every happiness for the future x

11/08/2022

Delivered last Saturday for Hannah's 40th. Vanilla sponge with strawberry conserve and vanilla buttercream filling. Sugarpaste model of Hannah sat in her favourite chair, scrolling through Facebook on her iPhone, with chocolates and drink of choice to hand 🙂 (plus a few cheeky extras tucked out of sight 😉 ). We hope Hannah had a wonderful birthday.

Tiny edible images provided by Edible Designs Thanet.