I realised I never published this Everton cake post, so here it is at last. Football cakes are endlessly versatile and I enjoy the challenge of making each one a little different. An Everton football cake is always popular in our house since Tara is increasingly becoming a dedicated Everton fan. I can already feel visits to Goodison Park in our near future.
One concern I always have when making a blue cake is the amount of colouring used. No one wants to eat a cake overloaded with artificial dyes. To reduce the taste and intensity of colour, I often apply a thin layer of blue over a base of white icing. Where possible I choose a paler shade of blue to keep the cake visually appealing while using less colouring overall.
I tend to make at least two-layer cakes now. Since I don’t bake as often as I used to, when I do make a cake I like it to be substantial both in size and in presentation. Single-tier cakes can feel a little dated in my kitchen these days; two layers give a better silhouette and more impact for birthdays and events.
If you enjoy football-themed bakes, I have shared a few others on the blog that you may like to see. I include a Liverpool shirt cake as a fun contrast — although I have jokingly promised Tara I’ll never support their rival team!
Liverpool Football Shirt Cake (post title)
Football Dome Cake – suitable for any team (post title)
And here is the football birthday cake I made for Tara — designed to appeal to both girls and boys with its playful colours and sporty theme.
Bake of the Week
After a short break, I’m excited to relaunch our Bake of the Week feature. Jenny has done a brilliant job keeping things alive while we paused, and this week we’re giving Bake of the Week a fresh boost by sharing both new and older entries across social media.
A special shout-out goes to Only Crumbs Remain, a long-standing contributor to our Bake of the Week series. That blog has a new owner, Jacqueline, who continues to bring lovely recipes and baking inspiration to the community. One of my favourite recent entries is a Rhubarb & Custard Crumble Cake shared by Only Crumbs Remain.
Our linky is open for another week and you are welcome to enter up to three bakes. I’ve added an extra slot this time as a thank-you for your patience while the linky was paused. When you enter, please credit the Bake of the Week hosts and include the Bake of the Week badge on your post. If you’re on social media, tag the hosts so we can easily find and share your bakes.
If you’d like to get even more involved, consider joining the Bake of the Week Facebook group or contributing to the group Pinterest board. These community spaces are a great way to share photos, swap tips, and discover new baking ideas from other passionate home bakers.
