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The Best Desserts for an Australia Day BBQ

Did you know Queen Vanilla is made right here in Brisbane? We’re very proud of our heritage, which means bringing a show-stopping desert to our annual Australia Day barbeque is an absolute must! With a hint of nostalgia, a dash … Continued

Your Most Loved Recipes of 2019

New year, new you, new to-bake list! As we settle into 2020, we’ve taken a moment to reflect on your most loved, baked and searched for recipes of 2019. As expected, there are a few treasured classics making their annual … Continued

Our No-Bake Summer Dessert Round Up

We love our oven dearly but when it’s boiling hot outside, it’s the no-bake recipes that win us over. They’re fresh, creamy and easy to prepare! Whether you need something for morning tea, dessert, or a snack on the run, … Continued

Top Baking Trends for 2020

Welcome to this century’s roaring twenties, where baking is characterised by banana flour and intentionally burning your bakes (yes you read that correctly). Read on for all our weird and wonderful baking trend predictions for 2020. Hero image credit: Butternut … Continued

Ten Easy One-Bowl-Wonders

Hate washing up? So do we! But don’t let that compromise your sweet tooth. Baking has a notoriously bad reputation for creating a mountain of dirty dishes, but it doesn’t always have to be that way. Forget “baking projects”, AKA … Continued

Best Edible Gifts for Christmas

There are many good reasons to skip the shops this year and bake your Christmas presents instead. Firstly, who doesn’t like fudge? A batch of something sweet is perfect for those “hard-to-buy-fors”, and won’t get lost amongst all the socks … Continued

Top 15 Prep Ahead Christmas Desserts

As the Christmas countdown begins, so does the season of list making, present buying and stretchy pant wearing ahead of that perfect festive feast, topped off with delicious Christmas desserts that you’re whipping up for the family – no pressure! … Continued

How to Use Vanilla Bean Paste

Each and every Queen Vanilla has a strong place in our hearts but there’s no denying that a generous squeeze Queen Vanilla Bean Paste adds a little somethin’ that truly elevates your sweet treats. Our Vanilla Bean Paste is the … Continued

Pantry Staple Recipes

Ever found yourself with an insatiable craving for sweets? Unexpected guests? Prefer to stay in your PJ’s rather than brave the shops? Yeah, we know the feeling. Pantry staples are your get out of jail free card when a trip … Continued

Everything You Need to Know About Cake

From cakes that sink faster than the titanic to cakes with more craters than the moon – a little know-how can make all the difference when avoiding a cake catastrophe! To help you on your way to becoming the best … Continued

Bake & Decorate with Queen

You might have spotted a few changes in the baking section of your local supermarket lately, and we’ve been bursting to share our big news! Some of our much loved products have had a makeover, and we’re very excited to … Continued

Your Top Baking Ingredient Questions Answered – Fridge Basics

From handy substitutions to clever kitchen hacks, we’ve answered all your important ingredient questions to help you to become a more savvy and confident baker. While you may already know a few of these tips, it’s always good to brush … Continued

Your Top Baking Ingredient Questions Answered – Pantry Basics

So, you’re an expert at eating cake, but how about making it? Today we’re taking a deep dive into all things baking, answering all your important ingredient questions to help you become a more savvy and confident baker. While you … Continued

Baking Basics: Get the 101 on Common Baking Terms

So you’ve bought all your ingredients and you’re raring to go, you start reading through the recipe and BAM! “Dock the pastry…” What does that even mean?! Time and time again, super specific baking terms pop up in recipes. If … Continued

Your Most Loved Recipes of 2018

After a busy Christmas baking season, it’s time to restock your pantry, clean out your oven and get ready for a delicious year ahead! To help us develop recipes we know our Queen Bakers will love, we took a look … Continued

Top Cake Decorating Trends 2019

Wave goodbye to unicorns and drip cakes, this year cake decorating will bring a whole new meaning to the term “edible art”. From meringue mushrooms to mastering the art of ‘everyday sprinkles’, read on for our top ten cake decorating … Continued

Top Baking Trends for 2019

With the New Year fast approaching, it’s time we put the hours scouring the depths of Pinterest and Instagram to good use and reveal our best guesses for the year ahead. We really know how to pick ‘em here at … Continued

How to Store & Prep Ahead Your Baking

If eating your way through an entire cake fills you with fear, or you’re always baking at the last minute, this one’s for you! We’ve put together 10 helpful tips to make your cakes and bakes last longer, as well … Continued