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What is the difference between Pure Maple Syrup and Maple Flavoured Syrup?

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Pure Maple Syrup and Maple Flavoured Syrup? Unlike Maple Flavoured Syrup which is a blend of sugar, water and flavour, Pure Maple Syrup is the pure sap of maple trees. While they share a similar name, these syrups are worlds apart in taste and quality! Read on for a deep dive into learning more about this precious, pure and vegan syrup that tastes oh-so-delicious on our morning pancakes.

Baby Shower

Another 10 Baby Shower Cakes that are Totally Worth the Effort

Here at Queen, we strongly believe that every important celebration should be marked by an incredible cake. While Pinterest is often the place to start for inspiration, a quick search for baby shower cakes reveals all the same old pastel fondant options – boring! Instead, we’ve done the hard yards for you to round up ten stunning and far more original cakes that are totally worth the effort, with a few hot Queen tips thrown in for good measure.

Chocolate

What’s so magic about Magic Cakes?

From classic vanilla and chocolate to more adventurous matcha and even mermaid flavour (yes, you read that right) Magic Cakes are an internet favourite. But what on earth is the secret behind those three delicious layers, created from one simple batter?

Interview with Nick from the Scran Line

You can’t miss Nick’s fluorescent macarons, cakes and cupcakes – his signature style has gained a cult following on Instagram! We caught up with the Melbourne-based social media superstar to find out what makes him tick.

A Guide to Vegan Baking

Baking can be enough of a challenge, but take away those standard essentials like eggs, butter and milk and suddenly vegan baking seems an impossible task… Read on for our hot tips!

The Ultimate Vanilla Slice – Our Baking Community’s Tips!

To celebrate Australia Day, we ran a competition asking our Queen Baking community to submit a photo of their ultimate Vanilla Slice, plus a secret tip for making the recipe turn out just perfectly. This competition revealed so much skill and knowledge amongst our bakers that we have shared all the amazing tips below! Use Queen Vanilla Bean Paste for those beautiful black flecks and strong, concentrated organic vanilla flavour. Looking for recipes? Try our Classic Queen Vanilla Slice, Passionfruit Iced Vanilla Slice and Passionfruit & Vanilla Slice.

favourite recipes

Your Most Loved Recipes of 2017

After a restful break here at Queen HQ, we’re entering 2018 with our pantry decluttered, our oven sparkling and our kitchen oh-so-tidy. Which means just one thing… We’re armed and ready for a brand new year of baking delicious recipes for our Queen Baking community! It’s always helpful to look back on the recipes you loved the most so that we can continue to create new favourites. From pound cake to pudding, we’ve put together the top 15 most visited, shared and baked recipes of 2017 – did your favourite make the list?

Berries

Our Top 10 Baking and Cake Decorating Trends for 2018

Here at Queen HQ, we see baking trends move as fast as fashion and interior trends. Join us as we look into our cake crystal ball and unveil our predictions for the top baking and cake decorating trends of 2018. They are bursting with flavour and beautifully simple! Already on top of the 2018 list? Be sure to check out our fresh new 2019 Baking Trend Predictions and 2019 Cake Decorating Trend Predictions!