Be Big Day Ready!

From lighter than air golden sponges, to sumptuously yummy chocolate sponges, and our world-famous fruit cakes.

Baking for 40 years

Christmas is coming and we’re out sampling again this week. Come and see us for a slice or two… 🍰 ⭐️ Wednesday 6th November - Planters Bretby, Bretby Ln, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0QS – 4pm to 8pm ⭐️ Thursday 7th November - Daylesfo
Time for Tea 🧁 #fionacairns #handmade #pinkcupcakes
Baking for bonfires and beyond! This is Fiona’s favourite time to be in the kitchen: windows misting up as the warmth of the oven meets the frosty outdoors. So get in there and bake our classic gingerbread recipe, or simply pick up a pack we&r
Scent Autumn on the Air. What’s everyone baking to go alongside that obligatory October PSL? We recommend a classic gingerbread biscuit. Find Fiona’s recipe over on our website and enjoy the comforting aromas that will scent your kitche
Look at these beauties! Both fun and spooky; a colourful addition to your seasonal table. Available @dunnesstores 🎃 👻 #fionacairns #handmade #halloweenbiscuits
Malted and Salted! Salted caramel has achieved world domination and we, too, are in thrall to its charms. We also love that nostalgic, comforting flavour of childhood: malt. So what could be more dreamy than our indulgent chocolate malt and salted c
Our scary fairies are wonderful for those spooky parties and bonfire nights, or just to give a playful twist to an autumnal afternoon. #fionacairns #fairycake #handmade #halloweencake
The First Taste of Christmas! Do pop along to see us and sample our scrumptious seasonal range at one of our upcoming tasting sessions starting this Friday. See details below🎄 And if you just can’t wait any longer, then get to your local Not
Have you tried our new Cherry Bakewell Loaf Cake? 🍒 Now available at select Dobbies Garden Centres and lots of independents. #fionacairns #cherrybakewell #loafcake #handmade #beautifullydelicious #teatime
Do you know what British invention we have to thank for what we now know as Victoria Sponge? 🍰 It’s Baking Powder! In 1843 Alfred Bird invented baking powder which transformed a heavier 15th century cake into the light, airy Victoria Sponge
Simple sugar flowers and other decorations can be made by rolling out sugar paste icing and using different shaped cutters. Make sure you use plenty of icing sugar so it doesn’t get too sticky! Our mini daisy and blossom cake is now availab
Welcome the weekend with a box of beautiful and delicious fairy cakes - the perfect Friday treat! And rather excitingly… we’ve just launched our fairy cakes and lots of other sweet treats into @dobbiesgardencentres 🌼 🦋 #fionacairns
Only the freshest British butter is used the thousands of shortbread we bake every week. This classic is based on a simple recipe from Fiona’s grandmother and each biscuit is cut by hand in our bakery, just as Fiona still does at her kitchen
The last of the lovely summer bank holiday weekends is almost here! Who’s planning to enjoy a cuppa and cake (or Vanilla Viennese Biscuit 👀)? #fionacairns #viennesewhirls #vanillaviennese #handmade #bankholidaytreat

Cakes For Every Celebration

At our bakery, deep in the English countryside, we measure, mix, bake, ice, decorate and pack our cakes and biscuits by hand and with love. Because, for us, the shortcut has little appeal.

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Be Big Day Ready!
Be Big Day Ready!
The Rustle of Autumn Leaves
The Rustle of Autumn Leaves
Find Comfort in the Classics
Find Comfort in the Classics