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We’re thrilled to be introducing another Brides Up North Sponsor to the blog, Jeanette Moorhouse of Booootiful Cakes.
As her business name suggests, this talented lady designs and creates show-stopping cakes to suit a whole range of preferences, themes and styles; from intricately iced and fancy floral creations, to metallic and marble masterpieces.
And her skills don’t end there – for these sweet spectacles also taste as good as they look with fabulous flavours all part of the offering!
Baking for Yorkshire-based Jeanette is more than a job, it’s a passion that’s been passed on through her family…
Tell us how your interest in baking first began and why you decided to start your own cake business?
jeanette says:
As the daughter of a master baker, I was brought up with a love of cakes and so my father is my main inspiration.At eighteen I studied decoration and flour confectionery at Thomas Danby College, Leeds, and after a number of years in the industry, I then went on to Slattery’s in Manchester to study the Art of Chocolatiering.
My father and I worked together for eight years until I moved to America to stay with friends and revaluate my career.
So, I’ve been full circle – from master baker’s daughter to watching the cake trade change from fruit cake royal icing to fondant icing, technics altering over 40 years and a few career changes along the way back round to the wedding cake trade that I was born in to.
Where do you get the inspiration from for your cake designs?
Inspiration comes from everywhere: from listening to brides and grooms (really listening), talking to other people in the industry and looking at venues to colour palettes, to the changing seasons of the year and the ever-changing fashions of wedding dresses.
What is it that you love about your job and working in the wedding industry?
I love seeing the pictures of the weddings after they have taken place to see the couple’s visions become a reality. From the venue to the details, I really love all aspects of a wedding day.
If a couple book you to make their wedding cake what is the process?
When a customer enquiries with me, we initially through their likes and dislikes in cake so that when they come for their free consultation I’ve prepared a variety of desirable flavours to taste. Designing comes after we have gone through various size options, as well as shapes, detailing and themes.
Tell us about the different styles of cake that you create and the flavours that you offer?
All our cakes are hand crafted to the highest standards, fully personalised to brides’ and grooms’ exact requirements and as such my service is fully bespoke and each design is individual.
The cakes I design vary from simple, plain styles decorated with ribbon to more intricate and colourful designs featuring iced flowers, ruffles or butterflies. Marble and metallic style cakes are also becoming more popular among my couples.
In terms of flavourings, I offer everything from classic vanilla, fruit and chocolate to more unusual flavours such as mocha, coconut and lime and red velvet. I’m also happy to take requests if there’s something special that a couple has in mind.
Where would you advise couples to get inspiration from for their wedding cake?
I always say to couples not to get bogged down with all the themes out there and to go with what they originally love as a couple. The moment comes down to the bride and groom cutting their cake on their big day and I want them to really love the cake that they choose.
What sets you apart from other wedding cake companies?
Booootiful Cakes prides itself on creating wedding cakes that make the cutting of the cake as special as the day itself. Each cake is crafted from the finest ingredients, all locally from around West Yorkshire, so that the cake not only looks amazing but tastes even better. The wow factor is truly at the heart of Booootiful Cakes and the attention to detail must be seen to be believed.
What is the feedback like from clients? What do they love about our cakes?
It is my belief that what’s on the inside of a cake should be as good as the outside, my couples feel the same way and always comment on the taste being as wonderful as the design.
Can you give us an idea on the price of your cakes?
I will work with any budget I can and always love the challenge of creating an individual wedding cake for each of my couples.
I would ask couples to bear in mind that the time taken to produce the designs is reflected in the price of a cake – sometimes it can take as long as three days to make individual iced flowers for some of my cake designs and that’s on top of making the sponge, filling and frosting/icing too.
What area do you cover?
Booootiful Cakes provides elegant, delicious cakes all across Yorkshire and beyond!
How can Brides Up North readers get in touch with you/ see more examples of your work?
I would love to meet you for a free consultation, where I can offer samples and inspiration, and hopefully help you design your dream cake.
You can call me directly on 07985 749179, or visit www.booootifulcakes.co.uk for more information.
