Before we get into this, let’s lay some ground rules. I am not talking about those overpriced Instagram cupcakes. You know the ones I’m talking about. They look good but they taste like artificial flavoring and disappointment. Also, I am not talking about your local grocery store cupcakes. Please stop trying to pass off those […]
What do you get when you take two light and fluffy sponge cakes, filled with lashings of fresh cream and strawberries, and dusted with icing sugar? You get the best Victoria sponge in the UK, of course! I should know – I’ve been perfecting my recipe for years. And I’m not just saying that because […]
If you’re a fan of light, fluffy French macarons, then you might get a little miffed every time someone calls them macaroons. After all, macaroons are those singed, coconutty treats that are about as far from dainty French cookies as you can get, right? WRONG! It turns out that both macarons and macaroons can lay […]
Ah, the rainbow unicorn birthday cake. A favourite of children and young adults alike, these colourful creations are almost too pretty to eat…almost. But where did they come from? How did they become so popular? Let’s take a look at the history of the rainbow unicorn birthday cake. A brief history The first recorded mention […]
There’s something about red velvet cake that just screams celebration! Maybe it’s the deep red color, or the deliciously rich and moist texture. Whatever the reason, we think red velvet cakes are the perfect showstopper for any special occasion. And what’s not to love? These cakes are usually made with a simple blend of cocoa […]
In August 2022 the Petersham Hotel wedding venue expressed its delight in welcoming 7Marvels as its sole preferred cake supplier for weddings and parties. The wedding venue at the Petersham Hotel is matched by no other for its view – and what a view it is! You look down over Petersham Meadows, where cows may […]
Well, not exactly the headlines, but 7Marvels did feature in an article in the Telegraph newspaper. The piece, “The best show-stopping alternatives to traditional wedding cake”, describes how many couples are now leaving the customary, multi-tiered wedding cake behind and choosing exciting alternatives instead, such as our 7Marvels macaron tower. The Telegraph says “Macarons are a […]
7Marvels is proud to support The Poppy Factory in helping veterans with health conditions on their journey into employment. £2 from each cake sold by 7 Marvels will be donated to The Poppy Factory. To find out more about thedifference The Poppy Factory makes to the lives of veterans and their families, or if you too wouldlike […]
My lovely customers, come and meet me in our new, shining premises in central Richmond! We are now based at The Poppy Factory, 20 Petersham Rd, Richmond TW10 6UR. We are proud to be associated with this enormously beneficial organisation, which isn’t only a factory that has now been making Remembrance wreaths for 100 years: […]
The History of Vanilla Vanilla pods were first harvested, centuries ago, from wild orchids in Mexico. It was soon realized that, when they fell to the ground when they were barely ripe, the long, thin fruits of these plants fermented under a covering of humus, giving off an exquisite aroma. The first mention of vanilla […]
