London cakemakers: Lavender Bakery
One of the greatest things about starting up a blog like Wee Birdy is the opportunity I’ve had to meet some pretty amazing London business owners – who all share a certain passion, energy and talent for what they do. Like Michelle Scorah of Lavender Bakery in Islington. After a couple of emails I not only discovered that Michelle had a particular talent for creative customised cupcakes, but she also grew up in the same Australian town as me, and we probably spent many a summer holiday splashing about in the same suburban public pool.
Michelle is passionate about cake-making – and it shows. After working in the industry “for a while” she finally decided to take the plunge and launched her own business in January this year.
Specialising in customised cupcakes, cakes and biscuits made to order, Lavender Bakery uses quality ingredients like organic fruit and vegetables, Shipton Mill flour and fair trade sugar, cocoa and coffee.
Cupcakes are Lavender Bakery’s forte, so I was delighted when a special delivery of these gorgeous gems arrived on my doorstep recently. Daintily iced in Italian meringue buttercream and decorated with Wee Birdy’s feathered friends, they demonstrated the breadth of Michelle’s extensive skills with a piping bag, and her ability to customise just about any order.
And proving they tasted as good as they looked, the raspberry and vanilla cake was moist and delicious. Sadly, it wasn’t long til this lot were demolished to a pile of (rather tasty) crumbs – after I showed severe restraint with a mini photo shoot first.
Take a look at the Lavender Bakery blog for more examples of Michelle’s handiwork, like these incredible iced sneaker biscuits for Lacoste, a very pretty Angelina Ballerina birthday cake for a very lucky three-year-old, and some customised cupcakes for the launch of The Make Lounge (mental note to check out their upcoming workshops).
Lavender Bakery
www.lavenderbakery.co.uk
Order line: 07507 863502
Email: cakes@lavenderbakery.co.uk
Came here to read about Lavender Bakery (love love love their cupcakes!) and saw The Make Lounge mentioned, too! How very lovely of you. :)
Posted by: jennifer :: the ma | July 18, 2008 at 09:25 PM
Jennifer, hello! Thanks so much for stopping by.I've been meaning to pay The Make Lounge a visit ... sounds right up my alley. I hope to meet you there soon. xx
Posted by: July 18, 2008 at 09:38 PM
Mmmm, those cakes look delicious!
Posted by: July 20, 2008 at 01:40 AM
Welcome back Wee Birdy! What sweet cupcakes from Lavender Bakery.
Posted by: Anonymous | July 20, 2008 at 02:04 PM
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Posted by: July 21, 2008 at 02:46 AM
Hi Contented of Dulwich - I'm gagging to get to SE22. Lordship Lane, here I come! xx
Posted by: July 23, 2008 at 01:53 AM