Renowned Milford on Sea cake designer and baker, Mandy Black has recently rebranded her company from Elmsleigh Cakes to Amanda Black Cakes.
Never one to rest on her laurels, Mandy recently spent a week in September honing her talents by participating in an intensive course in the highlands of Scotland, led by multi-award winning cake designer & baker Paul Bradford.
Paul is one of the world's most respected cake designers and holds the prestigious Disciples D’Escoffier award, which he was awarded for his dedication to sharing his cake skills. He has made cakes for many famous people and royal families, including the late Queen.
The sophisticated cake designs below demonstrate another evolution in Mandy's skills and experience.
Next, Mandy has been personally invited by Paul Bradford to be part of his display at Cake International, the biggest cake show in the world, at Birmingham NEC in November 2023.
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About Amanda Black Cakes
Mandy initially founded her company in Milford on Sea as Elmsleigh Cakes in 2011.
Mandy's journey so far has taken her from being a computer operations manager who started making cakes for her kids, and on to making cakes for everyone, including our royal family.
In 2022 (and again in 2023), Mandy received worthy recognition of her talents as a baker and cake artist when she was recognised as one of the Top Three Cake Makers in the New Forest.
In summer 2023, Mandy was invited to be a Cake Judge at the New Forest & Hampshire County Show.
In September 2023, she attended a week long intensive course led by Paul Bradford, holder of the Disciples D’Escoffier award which he was awarded for his dedication to sharing his cake honing her already exceptional cake making skills, and one of the world's most respected cake designers.
During the year, Mandy rebranded her company to Amanda Black Cakes to reflect the individuality of her ever evolving cake designs.
In November 2023, Mandy was personally invited by Paul Bradford to feature her cakes in his display at Cake International, the biggest cake show in the world at Birmingham NEC.
At the show Mandy stands shoulder to shoulder with the big names in cake design from around the world. People that she looked up to, and who’s books she bought when first starting creating amazing cakes.
To see see more of Mandy's amazing cake designs please visit her current website at:
Please contact Mandy if you would like to enquire about any cakes by clicking here, or through Facebook, and she will be happy to help.
Formerly Elmsleigh Cakes
Please note: In the coming weeks, Mandy will be updating here email address and website address, and we will let you know when she does.
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