Selfridges Debut: A Sweet Journey of Victories
Archive note: This article records the original Anges de Sucre launch at Selfridges. We no longer supply cakes to Selfridges. Cakes are now ordered directly from Anges de...
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The World of Anges
The World of Anges
Recipes, cake craft, commissions and honest notes from Reshmi Bennett’s kitchen.
Banking to Baking - How a Career in Banking made my Career in Baking
Reshmi shares how the work ethic, teamwork, attention to detail and commercial discipline learned in investment banking helped shape Anges de Sucre.
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Pistachio Macarons: Step-by-Step Guided Recipe
A detailed pistachio macaron recipe covering Italian meringue, pistachio ganache and troubleshooting. For cakes made with pistachio, browse our pistachio cakes.
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Why Birthday Cake Matters More Than I Thought
A birthday cake is a really important reminder and one of the simplest of ways to celebrate an important milestone. Not convinced? Here's why I think it is.
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Where Does Vanilla Come From? Origin & History
Explore vanilla's origins, hand-pollination, harvesting and curing process, plus the layered flavour that makes it such an important baking ingredient.
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Simnel Cake and Mothering Sunday
More Than “Mother’s Day” Updated 15 September 2026: We have tightened the history in this archive article to claims supported by Church of England and English Heritage sources....
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Macaron Myth Buster: French or Italian?
A clear guide to French and Italian macaron methods: what actually differs, why Italian meringue can be stable, the equipment that matters and why the Catherine de’ Medici...
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Time Out Love London Award
A look back at Anges de Sucre's 2014 Time Out Love London Award for Best Café or Coffee Shop in Kensington.
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Recipe for Strawberries & Cream Macarons
An updated Italian-meringue strawberries and cream macaron recipe with the missing syrup water restored, precise egg-white split, practical oven guidance and safe fresh-fruit storage.
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Inspiration: A Lavender Field Love Shoot
Indulge in timeless romance with our Lavender Fields collection and heart macarons.
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