Chocolate walnut cake in Glen Lyon

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Thank you to my wonderful hill walker friend, Graham, who hauled this chocolate and walnut cake to the shores of Loch an Daimh in Glen Lyon.

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From Graham: “The cake was baked by my mum and was a lovely chocolate and walnut cake. It was meant to have pumpkin in it too but she couldn’t find any and I can’t remember what she put in instead.  It was the first time my mum had ever baked a cake with bars of dark chocolate – it was delicious!”

In the world of cakes with views, Graham is best known for his tower of Mr. Kipling cakes on top of a Munro. But if you’re also a fan of Scottish history as well as cakes, check out Graham’s new educational app about the Jacobite Rebellions. I do miss Scotland, and all my friends. Gaun yersel, Graham!

Vanilla cake in Montenegro

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I’m back! Oh my, it has been awhile. Moving countries and starting a new and challenging job can be a little distracting, to say the least. But we’re settling in. We have a cat named Al, who will eat just about anything, so we get along fine.

I’m going to be playing catchup with some cracking cakes-with-views submissions. To start things off, thank you to @edinburghcake for sending this stunning photo of a vanilla cake in front of the remains of Stari Bar, in Montenegro.

vanilla cake in front of Stari Bar

What a lush and beautiful sight, and don’t the ruins look pretty as well? Lonely Planet travellers rank a visit to the ruins of Stari Bar on Lundža Hill as the number one thing to do is Montenegro. However, now we know that this view will forever be lacking if it does not also contain cake.

I’m alive again on Twitter @pleasebringcake, so tweet me your cake news and photos. Or you can find me on Pinterest. Thanks!

Perky tarts in Peachland

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My friend recently did her bit for breast cancer research and purchased a couple of very lovely “boob tarts” from Bliss Bakery in Peachland in BC’s beautiful Okanagan.
The original purchase had included the bakery’s trademark Bliss Bar, but the bar didn’t survive long enough to be in the view of Beach Avenue.
The tart: Meringue on top, sweet jam middle and custard bottom in a pastry shell.  Dollop of jam for the nipple (as one does). And yes, this pair may look a little lopsided, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t equally delicious.

Bliss is a popular spot for locals and those in the know travelling through Peachland. Beach Avenue runs along the lake shore and is one of those places where you can feel the world slow down. Even better when there are treats to be had.

Cream slice in Slovenia

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Hello travelling cake lovers and welcome to Slovenia!

Pull up a seat on the banks of Lake Bled, with a spectacular rainy day view of the medieval Bled Castle.

Hotel Park has been selling their original cream slice (similar to a vanilla slice) since 1953.

Nothing like matching culinary history with a glacial lake in the Julian Alps, next to the oldest castle in Slovenia.

And now for the glorious cakey closeup. Many years of baking experience has resulted in some truly beautiful layering. Someone get me a fork.

Pistachio Macaron at Notre Dame

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If you know you’re going to be standing next to one of the world’s most iconic buildings, why not double your awe and consume something truly delicious while you’re taking in the unforgettable view?

Victoria couldn’t pass up the chance to photograph this sweet wee pistachio macaron with a view of the back of Notre Dame in Paris.

While not technically a cake, macarons are seen by many as a must-eat when visiting Paris. This one was from a patisserie in Le Marais on the Rue Vieille du Temple.

When it comes to matching views of iconic buildings with sweet desserts, what would be your ideal pairings?