Takes on a Cake (June challenge)

[sirch]

So here it is, takes on a cake, see these threads for more details and previous months.

https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/the-takes-on-challenge.621605/
https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/takes-on-scissors-april-challenge.621926/
https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/takes-on-a-cyclist-may-challenge.623831/

Just a heads up for @susiejb @Sejanus Aelianus @pjm1 @Downton Mini @Gremlin @d00d @posiview @FishyFish @badlywornroy @Wayne Els @Nostromo @TheBigYin @gazmather1973 @Jon.P.73 who took part in previous months.

And here's one to kick things off
Cake1 by TheWub, on Flickr

Tip - don't try to photograph a cake in a shiny tray in a hurry!

 

[badlywornroy]

My Daughter made this for her 5 year olds birthday.

It didn't just look good. . . nom nom

Frozen

 

[susiejb]

Now this is just the right topic for me

.......that's a really super cake Roy

 

[badlywornroy]

Thank you Susie, it took my daughter many hours to 'construct' this, it took the little ones not much time to 'storm the gates' and demolish it.

 

[Gremlin]

Does this mean I have to bake a cake , I might when I can get back on my feet but it won't be as good as Roy's daughter made, that is rather good.
I also have another idea if I can sort it

 

[d00d]

Does this mean I have to buy Jaffa Cakes?

So I did ... a half priced triple pack from Tescos this morning.

 

[Gremlin]

Ok so I baked the cake just for you and the challenge @sirch

One delicious coffee and walnut sponge

Which of course had to tried

Just for a bit of variety, a phone pic

I may bore you with a few more yet

 

[TheBigYin]

Terrible Photo, Smashing Cake though... (well, I know it's "called" Banana Bread, but it sure as hell ate like a slice of cake...)

Banana Bread with Raisins and Nuts (clearing out the pantry!) by The Big Yin, on Flickr

Left the flickr links in, as the recipe's in the descriptions (along with a Radical Vegetableist variant should the need arise...)

 

[cargo]

well, I know it's "called" Banana Bread, but it sure as hell ate like a slice of cake...)

That looks right up my street.

Gaz

We are vegan here so will give this a try. Not sure on the chia seed thing working but will try and see.

Thanks for this.

 

[sirch]

@badlywornroy that is an impressive looking cake, we always tried making cakes when the kids were younger but nothing as good as that.

@Gremlin - looks yummy and I like the glass cake stand and doily, nice to do these things properly.

@TheBigYin - may be it's the cake making the photo look good but I like the details, the shine on the raisins really makes them look tasty.

 

[susiejb]

Does this mean I have to buy Jaffa Cakes?

So I did ... a half priced triple pack from Tescos this morning.

That's cheating ....a freshly baked cake please

 

[susiejb]

For that wonderful cake @Gremlin....I actually set out to make one just like it yesterday but had no walnuts

Yum yum @TheBigYin that looks good

That worked out well we celebrated my grandsons 4th birthday party today with a barbecue in the woods ....... daughter in law made this one

 

[Gremlin]

That worked out well we celebrated my grandsons 4th birthday party today with a barbecue in the woods ....... daughter in law made this one

Far too many artistic cake makers on here, I'll hang my head in shame that looks great
The coffee /walnut cake has been donated to a neighbour, I'd never eat it

 

[sirch]

@susiejb - another great looking cake, the dinosaurs neck looks gravity defying!

 

[d00d]

That's cheating ....a freshly baked cake please

Now I've got a pack of 36 Jaffas.





I'll think of something.

Happy Birthday Archie, lucky chap to have a cake like that.

 

[sirch]

Now I've got a pack of 36 Jaffas.

my daughter made some jaffa cakes at school, something I had never even thought of doing at home and they were yum, yum, yum. Sponge cake with orange curd, covered in chocolate and a lot bigger than the ones you buy

 

[Nostromo]

I've come up with this so far.
I'll try to get more during the month.

untitled-155 by Dominic Rodgers, on Flickr

 

[sirch]

Really like that @Nostromo, well set up and nicely lit

 

[Nostromo]

I've come up with this so far.
I'll try to get more during the month.

untitled-155 by Dominic Rodgers, on Flickr

Thanks for that.
I think next time i will pick non shiny objects and background, they're a nightmare.

 

[Shirleyr]

Ok so I baked the cake just for you and the challenge @sirch

One delicious coffee and walnut sponge

Which of course had to tried

Just for a bit of variety, a phone pic

I may bore you with a few more yet

I thought I was hungry with the walnut cake but looking at this lot I know I'm starving and I've only got digestive biscuits in my kitchen,

 

[d00d]

I've come up with this so far.
I'll try to get more during the month.

untitled-155 by Do

minic Rodgers, on Flickr

HaHa ... serious Battenburgery.

 

[Gremlin]

I thought I was hungry with the walnut cake but looking at this lot I know I'm starving and I've only got digestive biscuits in my kitchen,

Sorry

Saw that display at a local nursery, couldn't resist but only had my phone

 

[d00d]

PABD Jaffa Cake pictures coming up.

Watch this space.

 

[d00d]

It was getting frustrating, chocolate on my fingers, trying to avoid chocolate on my camera ...

 

[Nostromo]

Chocolate on a hot day is probably not the best of ideas.
I love jaffa cakes and think I could quite easily eat all of yours in one sitting.

 

[susiejb]

I got sticky fingers too doing this one ....a quick iPad pic because we very quickly devoured them .....and very delicious they were too.

They're lasting a long time d00d ....they'd be gone by now on our house !

@Nostromo I loved your battenburg photo

 

[sirch]

@d00d and @susiejb - stop it! you are making me want a cake.

I like the close-ups, makes them look more tasty.

 

[susiejb]

Do these count as cakes

 

[sirch]

View attachment 66769 Do these count as cakes

I don't think anyone is going to argue as long as you have enough for everyone

The photo is spot on I think, oozing with cream and jam details. very good.

Shouldn't you put the cream on first though

 

[susiejb]

Shouldn't you put the cream on first though

What !!!!!!! I live in Cornwall not Devon

Thanks Chris ......I have a few ideas that will take time ......these are just a few with my iPad. Hopefully I'll get something done next week .....I can't justify messing around indoors when the weathers so nice

 

[sirch]

I can't justify messing around indoors when the weathers so nice

I know what you mean, I was thinking that we might want to sort the indoors themes from the outdoors and run more outdoors during what we laughingly refer to as summer. Another option would be to pick 12 for the year, set up a thread for each and post whenever though out the year. Also I am wondering about our list of themes, cycling was popular, scissors not-so, may be we need to go for "bigger" themes such as cakes and cycling rather than more narrowly defined subjects?

 

[Nostromo]

I think indoor/outdoor themes is a good idea.
Wouldn't 12 for the year in 12 separate threads dilute the idea (if you know what i mean).

 

[susiejb]

I definitely wouldn't start more threads .....I think the freshness of the subject each month is what's challenging. I suppose broader topics may get more interest, but it's early days, I'd tend to let it run as it is for six months, and then decide.

 

[sirch]

I think indoor/outdoor themes is a good idea.
Wouldn't 12 for the year in 12 separate threads dilute the idea (if you know what i mean).

I do know what you mean and I tend to agree but it's kind of hard to see how to get the indoor/outdoor balance right.

I definitely wouldn't start more threads .....I think the freshness of the subject each month is what's challenging. I suppose broader topics may get more interest, but it's early days, I'd tend to let it run as it is for six months, and then decide.

Probably sensible.

 

[sirch]

More cake!

Cake1 by TheWub, on Flickr

Cake2 by TheWub, on Flickr

 

[susiejb]

Hi Chris I like the second one best, it looks much nicer with that extra light on it, it looks yummy.

 

[sirch]

Hi Chris I like the second one best, it looks much nicer with that extra light on it, it looks yummy.

Thanks Susie, I agree about the light but I liked the clearer edge between the top and the front in the first, I guess I need to get more practice with lighting which is one of my aims with doing these challenges.

 

[d00d]

Susie ... like the red & white indulgence filling the frame like that.

Chris ... second shot's brill. Half a round cake diagonally in a square tin, nice & bright with reflection too.

 

[sirch]

Thanks David