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The World of Anges

The World of Anges

Recipes, cake craft, commissions and honest notes from Reshmi Bennett’s kitchen.

Why everyone needs a birthday cake

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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Guide to Vanilla

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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Simnelcake and Mothering Sunday

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

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

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 and Cream Macarons

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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Lavender Wedding Inspiration

Inspiration: A Lavender Field Love Shoot

Indulge in timeless romance with our Lavender Fields collection and heart macarons.

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