The “most wonderful time of the year” is soon approaching — and don’t we all certainly deserve an indulgent treat or two this winter after a testing six months! With that in mind, I truly wanted to create beautiful, bespoke products for the Christmas range that would be full of festive cheer, brightening your and […]
Author Archives: Cristina Popescu
I want to share our efforts in making sure our customers and community stay safe. Out of precaution, we’re taking all actions and opportunities to enhance cleaning procedures, reinforce hygiene, and continue to follow our established and rigorous HACCAP plan and food safety guidelines. This includes: Increasing our frequency of cleaning and sanitising all surfaces […]
This is another kids-friendly recipe to try with your little ones. Whether you are a child or an adult, there is something so comforting about a glass of milk and a warm chocolate cookie. These chocolate cookies are such a treat and so easy to make, they are a must try for all chocolate lovers! […]
With the UK being under lockdown, schools are closed… kids and adults are at home. We all have to be patient for everybody’s welfare. But how do you keep the children entertained during these days? My daughter loves Oreo biscuits and I have to admit I can’t blame her. When I was a child, my […]
I am delighted to meet you and your partner to discuss your plans for your wedding cake while you sample a selection of freshly baked cake flavours. Each tasting plate contains a minimum of six freshly baked cake samples of three flavours of your choice alongside with a glass of perfectly chilled champagne or warm […]
Baking from within the iconic, century-old Poppy Factory in Richmond upon Thames, 7Marvels’ founder, Cristina Popescu, works to the tradition of artisans. Handpicking only the most quintessential ingredients, from seasonal, British berries to the renowned Amalfi lemons in Italy, each cake from 7Marvels is designed with meticulous detail and forethought. Whether it be Cristina’s famed MacaroniaTM […]
Today, I would like to share with you the honey cake my mum used to bake for me. As a child, I always asked my mum to bake it as often as possible and not just during the holidays, as was the custom. I still remember that once I left my parents’ house and went […]
I’ve had the pleasure to collaborate with A Party Palacein their “Local stars competition”. The aim of the competition was to spread the love amongst our community by asking people to nominate someone they think they deserve a lovely bunch of balloons and a handmade cake made by 7Marvels. It had been very difficult to […]
The vanilla pods were first harvested 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 the cover of humus, giving off an exquisite aroma. The first mention of vanilla can be found in the […]
Salted butter caramel, a delicious combination of caramel and salted butter, has a whole story behind it! It is indeed necessary to go back to the 14th century, a key period when the virtues of salt were first discovered, particularly with regard to food preservation. In 1343, King Philip VI introduced the “salt gabelle”, a […]






