Our fifth meeting of the Clandestine Cake Club in Dundee took place rather swish surroundings. Instead of a pub or restaurant, this month we secretly met in the Hilton Hotel in Dundee. We were treated to the whole corporate package and very nice it was too. You really couldn't have a more luxurious meeting room, although I believe it was one of many.
The theme this month was 'Like a kid in a sweetie shop'. Now you would think, sweetie shop, there must be thousands of variations of sweetie to choose from and you would be right, but we were all women bakers this month, so nearly all of us went for the secret passion in our lives. Yes, you guessed it! Chocolate!
There was my after eight cake, two chocolate orange cakes, one white and one dark, a cola bottle cake (with a bit of help from Dr Pepper), a chocolate lime cake with lime cream, a chocolate jazzie cake and one covered in traditional sweeties.
Here are a few cake shots to tempt you:
As usual we all had a great chat and we all took too much cake and struggled to eat it. I did warn everybody at the beginning to cut a very, very thin slither of each cake, but I don't think they realised how thin a slice I meant.
I have to congratulate the bakers, as the cakes are always wonderful. Very few are ever satisfied with their final cake and there are a few disasters along the way (such as Becca's oven disaster), but I can assure you, they all tasted sublime.

Here is the blurb -
Laurie has no idea where her life is going. She lives with her computer game-obsessed boyfriend who she can barely be bothered to speak to and she works in a meaningless job in an office where she avoids her co-workers. When Laurie meets an older, secretive man things take an unexpected turn and Laurie realises she needs a plan, and fast. Anywhere's Better Than Here is a portrait of a young woman's growing self- awareness as she finally decides to grow up and make her way in the world.
So a big thank you to the Hilton, all the bakers and all the eaters for making this another successful cake club meeting.
Hilton Dundee,
Earl Grey Place,
Dundee,
DD1 4DE
Telephone 01382 229271
Thanks! that's so sweet of you! (geddit?) was a lovely event with too many cakes!!!
ReplyDeleteJings, I know it is exciting looking at cakes, but one comment is enough. I am ignoring the bad pun :D
DeleteIt was good fun!
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ReplyDeleteOh this looks like such fun!
ReplyDeleteIt really is Pam. If there is one near you, you should join or even start one up :)
DeleteThis looks brilliant
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
DeleteI will look out for the book! If the Hilton in Dundee is anything like the one we stayed in at Craigendarroch then it is beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteYou did enjoy your holiday here in Scotland Tandy. I am so pleased about that. Isn't Craigendarroch a great place name.
Deletemust admit would never have thought of standing them up on top as you did, stick them the sides or top, nice idea. Love the look of the white choc one best. If there is just too much to eat could you not change the rules so half of you bake one month the other half the next month?
ReplyDeleteWell we generally invite the staff to have some and then take some home to our families. There was only a thing slice left of mine :)
DeleteMy kind of way to spend an evening Jacqueline.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Val :)
DeleteThe cakes look amazing - such a shame I couldn't make it this month!
ReplyDeleteI know! You better be there next month Mister!! Imagine sunning yourself instead of being at cake club. Honestly!
DeleteWhat fun! All those yummy-looking cakes, a closed room. I may never leave.
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a dangerous business!
DeleteLooks like some great cakes and a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteIt really was. I wish you lived nearer and could come Janice :)
DeleteOoh, they all look delicious. CCC sounds like so much fun each time you post about it! Deffo not one for a fast day though!
ReplyDeleteNo, definitely not. I fasted afterwards :)
Deletewhat a wonderful event! fabulous cakes - I was tempted by them all!!
ReplyDeleteMary x
Me too Mary :)
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ReplyDeleteI'm putting weight on just looking at those photos. Love them all, your After 8 cake and the jazzie one being the top of my list ;0)
ReplyDeleteThanks Chele :)
DeleteI always enjoy reading your posts about Cake Club Dundee, and what yummy pictures!
ReplyDeleteThank you Rita :)
Deletelove the theme - there is nothing I like better than decorating a cake with lots of colourful lollies - and chocolate of course - I would have had a ball at this cake club
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