Looking for an easy but elegant cake perfect for summer picnics or bbq’s? Just one bowl and a wooden spoon is all you need to make this Summer Strawberry Cake. The oil and buttermilk based cake batter is packed full of fresh strawberries and lemon juice then topped with even more in this delicious fruity summer recipe. Finished with a light dusting of icing sugar and served with fresh cream its the ultimate summertime treat.

Sweet orange and honey sponge, with hidden bites of honeycomb and a smooth white chocolate buttercream swirl. These Honey bee cupcakes are worthy of any Queen bee.

As we welcome warmer weather we also welcome honeybees back into our gardens as they collect nectar and pollen from our plants and flowers. I’m fascinated by Honey Bees and their working nature and always try to ensure I have plenty of lavender in my garden for them to collect nectar from.