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Bespoke Cakes To Order

I have an everlasting passion for baking and adore making celebration cakes. A few years ago I was asked to make a friend’s wedding cake and loved the whole process – my passion for cake making has grown from there.

All cakes my designs are bespoke, I’ll work closely with you to ensure it delivers on every level. While each cake is unique, you’ll find seasonal fruit and flavourings in each sponge and filling and decorated with beautiful fresh flowers, foliage and fruit. I am a firm believer in using ingredients when they are at their seasonal best.

A few examples of my work.

Blackberry and Bay Cake
Blackberry and Bay Cake
Raspberry and Coconut Cake
Raspberry and Coconut Cake
Blueberry and Lime Cake
Blueberry and Lime Cake
Strawberry and vanilla sponge cake
Strawberry & Vanilla
Wild flower wedding cake
Louise & Lee – Blush pink pressed flower cake
Victoria Sponge
Victoria Sponge
Wildflower wedding cake
Joanna and Louis
White chocolate and passionfruit cake
Olivia & Tom
Anniversary cake
Anniversary Cake -Nicola G
Blueberry and Lime Cake
Blueberry & Lime Cake
Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake
Chocolate & Vanilla Cake
Chocolate & Vanilla Cake
Strawberry & Elderflower Christening cake.
Swiss meringue buttercream wedding cake
Prinsesstårta – Swedish princess cake

I can create your desired flavour combination, so if you’re interested in a bespoke cake do get in touch to discuss, just go to contact page and send me an enquiry.

Spring/Summer

  • Elderflower & Gooseberry – lemon sponge, elderflower syrup, elderflower buttercream, gooseberry compote. (mid-late June)
  • Raspberry & Passionfruit – lemon sponge, passionfruit curd, lemon syrup, fresh raspberries, vanilla buttercream.
  • White Chocolate & Passionfruit – lemon sponge, passionfruit filling, passionfruit syrup, vanilla buttercream.
  • Rhubarb & Orange Blossom – orange sponge, orange syrup, rhubarb compote, orange blossom buttercream.
  • Chocolate & Cherry – dark chocolate sponge, cherry liquor syrup, cherry compote, vanilla buttercream.
  • Blueberry & Lime – Blueberry & lime buttermilk sponge, lime cream cheese filling, lime Swiss meringue buttercream coating.
  • Raspberry & Hibiscus – Vanilla sponge, vanilla syrup, raspberry and hibiscus compote, vanilla buttercream coating.

Autumn/Winter

  • Blackberry & Bay – lemon sponge, blackberry compote, bay syrup and vanilla buttercream.
  • Rhubarb (late December onwards) & orange blossom –  orange blossom flavoured sponge, rhubarb compote, orange blossom buttercream.
  • Coffee, Cardamom & Walnut – coffee, walnut and cardamom sponge, coffee syrup, coffee Swiss meringue buttercream.
  • White chocolate, passionfruit curd.
  • Carrot, Walnut & Orange – carrot & walnut sponge, orange cream cheese filling, orange blossom buttercream.
  • Hazelnut Praline & Espresso – hazelnut sponge. hazelnut praline and espresso filling, vanilla buttercream coating.

Anytime

  • Chocolate Caramel – dark chocolate sponge, salted caramel, Swiss meringue vanilla buttercream coating.
  • Carrot – carrot & walnut sponge, orange cream cheese filling, Swiss meringue buttercream coating.
  • Victoria Sponge – vanilla sponge, vanilla syrup, homemade strawberry or raspberry jam, vanilla buttercream.
  • Tiramisu Cake – coffee sponge, coffee liqueur syrup, coffee buttercream, vanilla mascarpone filling and cocoa.
  • Coconut & Lime – coconut sponge, lime syrup and lime buttercream.
  • Pistachio & Lemon – pistachio & lemon sponge, lemon syrup, pistachio cream cheese filling, pistachio & lemon Swiss meringue buttercream coating.
  • Red Velvet.

*Gluten & Dairy free options are available too.

Contact me to order your cake

Testimonials:

“Louise prepared and delivered the wedding cake of our dreams. A 3-tier cake with different flavours, iced in a classic style reflecting the aesthetic we had shared at the start of planning. The 3 flavours of cake were delicious – classic Victoria sponge, chocolate and raspberry and white chocolate and passion fruit. The cake was light and perfectly balanced. Louise kindly coordinated with our florist to ensure the floral arrangement was incorporated seamlessly on the final cake. We wish we could enjoy a cake like that on every special occasion! Thank you Louise”

Hannah Baker-Bungey

“Louise’s cake for our wedding was truly divine in both taste and appearance. She made the most delicious three-tiered pressed flower cake which couldn’t have been more perfect for the theme of the day. Our guests enjoyed the cake thoroughly; it’s flavours were clear but subtle. On the run up to the wedding, communication with Louise was seamless – she responded to all emails quickly and was endlessly patient with our indecisiveness! She so kindly delivered the cake on the day to keep it as fresh as possible and presented it beautifully. We cannot thank Louise enough for making such a special and incredible cake for our wedding day” 

Sophie Bownass

“We could not have been happier with our wedding cake. We chose two flavours, blackberry and lemon and carrot and walnut for our September wedding. The taste was exquisite and so many of our guests commented on how delicious it was. The cake itself was more beautiful than we could ever have dreamed of and was such a special part of the day for us. Louise guided us from start to finish on taste, style and colour palettes to make sure it fitted with the vibe of the day and our flowers and decor. We could not have been happier with the result and will never forget it. Thank you Louise for the cake of our dreams ms- we can not thank you and recommend you enough!”

Beana & Jonny H

“Thank you so much for baking the beautiful celebration cake for my parents 60th wedding anniversary. They were over the moon with it. My Mum is a great baker and has made all our birthday cakes; she was thrilled. It was a delicious cake and cut beautifully. It went in one sitting with top table having second helpings”  

Nicola G

“Just wanted to thank you for the beautiful wedding cake you made for us. It was just perfect and I so appreciate all the time and trouble you went to to make it just as I would wish. We received so many compliments and requests for your details that I imagine you will be getting a lot of requests coming your way. Most grateful and so many thanks”

Frances

“We just wanted to say a huge thank you for our beautiful wedding cake – not only did it look extremely pretty, it also tasted amazing! We have had so many guests comment on how delicious it was. So thank you very much”

Holly & James M

“Good morning Louise, Thank you so much for delivering such a yummy cake , enjoy by all of us. We will certainly use you again and recommend to family and friends. Many thanks  so many guests comment on how delicious it was. So thank you very much”

Nina M

“Thank you Louise for making a perfect and delicious wedding cake for my daughter Louise and her husband Lee. It was exactly how she wanted it too, and was quite over whelmed when she saw it. I’d like to add that the way you delivered it to the venue, a long distance on a very hot day and set it up without us barely knowing you were there, was so professional. I knew I’d be able to rely on you completely and you rose to the occasion. Did I say it tasted so good too”?! 

Linda Fuller
Seared Hake with braised Fennel, Olives, and Citru Seared Hake with braised Fennel, Olives, and Citrus.

I’ve been craving brighter, zingy flavours lately, the kind that wake up your tastebuds and remind you that winter doesn’t have to be all heavy and rich. 
There’s something about the delicate, flaky texture of hake that pairs perfectly with bright Mediterranean flavours.

Seared Hake with Braised Fennel & Citrus
Serves 2
	∙	2 hake fillets
	∙	2-3 fennel bulbs, cut into 6
	∙	1 leek, finely sliced
	∙	½ small blood orange, juiced
	∙	1 small lemon
	∙	5 green olives, quartered
	∙	1 tbsp capers
	∙	6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
	∙	120ml white wine or stock
	∙	2 garlic cloves, sliced
	∙	a good pinch Aleppo pepper
	∙	Salt and pepper
	∙	Fresh herbs (optional)

1. Sear the fennel in batches in a shallow pan with 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Then return to the pan with the leek, and garlic, season with salt (you can add a tsp of flour if you like a slightly thickened sauce). Cook 3-4 minutes, add wine/stock and juice of half a lemon, cover and braise 15-20 minutes, until tender.

2. Zest a little of the orange & lemon into a bowl. Add the blood orange juice, lemon juice, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, Aleppo pepper, and a pinch of salt & whisk.

3. Pat hake dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat remaining oil in a cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Sear for 3-4 minutes, flip and cook for 2 more minutes or until just cooked through.

4. Add the olives & capers to the fennel and leek. Serve, top with hake, drizzle generously with the citrus-Aleppo dressing. Finish with fresh herbs.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

#hake #fennel #citrusseason #dinnertonight #fishrecipe
I thought it high time I shared these beauties. It I thought it high time I shared these beauties. It’s that time of year again - Semlor Season. I’ve been making these soft cardamom buns filled with almond paste and crowned with whipped cream, and thought I’d share. 
The only tweak I’ve made to the recipe in my book? (P135) A pinch of Maldon salt in the filling, which really lifts the almond flavour. Trust me on this one. 

#semlor #semla #cardamombuns #almondfilling
I’m absolutely overwhelmed by the messages and don I’m absolutely overwhelmed by the messages and donations that have come through since my stories on Sunday (now saved to highlights ) 💙

To every single person who took the time to message me, to donate, or to share — thank you. I’m so touched by the kindness of strangers.

These little snowdrops felt fitting today. Small, delicate, but incredibly resilient🤍

#KIF1AAwareness #RareDisease #RareDiseaseAwareness  #Snowdrops #MilesThatMatter
The fifty shades of gloom beyond the window needed The fifty shades of gloom beyond the window needed countering today… I was craving something bright, sharp, and alive.
So I turned to seasonal favourites: blood oranges, beetroot, and endive with buttery steamed leeks and pearled spelt, all generously dressed in a punchy mustard vinaigrette of raw cider vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil (add some blood orange juice too), finished with a liberal scatter of feta and toasted seeds.

So, a plate brimming with polyphenol-rich goodness (those intense hues say it all), keeping a bit of bounce in my step, even when the weather isn’t playing ball.

#wintersalad #seasoneating #bloodoranges #healthyeating #saladbowl
Sunday afternoon, rain on the windows (again), and Sunday afternoon, rain on the windows (again), and I’m already plotting next week’s kitchen projects.

These Healthy Date & Oat Bars have become my January staple. The sort of thing I make on a quiet Monday afternoon when I need the kitchen filled with the smell of toasting oats and almonds. No fuss, no refined sugar, just Medjool dates, apple and a little maple syrup to sweeten.

They keep well in the fridge, though mine never last beyond Thursday. Worth adding to your list, I think.

📌Recipe on the blog tomorrow.

#homemadebars #dateandoat #mondaybaking #wholefood #healthybodyhealthymind
Winter morning making marmalade. Seville oranges h Winter morning making marmalade. Seville oranges have been about for a little while now, and I like to make a batch every year. I don’t play around with any extra flavours; I love the bitter taste, pure and simple. That’s all it needs. Yes, I know it’s packed full of sugar, but it’s a weekend treat (and I do gift to family and friends) that I really look forward to.

📌You can find my recipe in the link in my profile. 

#sevilleoranges #marmalade #homemadepreserves #citrusseason #orangemarmalade
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