UK Cake Makers Raise Funds For Japan
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2011-03-17 10:24:02 |
Cake makers from across the UK will be showing their support for the people of Japan this week.
Cakes for Japan is the latest fundraising initiative to come from cake enthusiast and popular blogger Miss Cakehead. The confectionery queen will host a pop-up cake shop at Maiden, Shoreditch High Street, in London on Friday to raise money for the disaster stricken country.
Japanese inspired delights from both amateur and professional bakers will be donated from locations around the UK to be sold at the event.
Winner of BBC's Great British Bake Off, Edd Kimber, will also be donating samples of his award-winning baking.
Contributions already include cherry blossom painted cookies from Nevie Pie, Pacman Gingerbread from London Baking and a Japanese cheesecake from Rosanne Liu.
Miss Cakehead, the brains behind the big bake, said: “I just couldn't watch all the devastation unfolding in Japan and not do anything to help. A pop-up cake shop was the only thing I knew I could make happen in a couple of days.”
Kathryn from The Kooky Cake Company, who will be making Japanese inspired cupcakes from locally sourced ingredients for the event, told The Fresh Outlook: “The devastation that has occurred is awful and baking some cakes for the event is the least we can do.”
London based cake maker and designer, Marsha J, is appealing to the public to purchase cakes for Japan through her website www.cakings.co.uk. Speaking to The Fresh Outlook, she said: “After watching the events unfold in Japan, I decided to use my talents to try to raise funds. I made a sushi inspired cake and brought it to work to raise money and also encouraged my friends to take my cakes to work to help.
“Once I became aware of a London-wide event happening, I felt compelled to join the cause.
“As well as the cakes I will be producing throughout the week, including a cherry-blossom cake and Jasmine and Green Tea infused cupcakes, I will also be donating a Sushi Cake to the Shoreditch pop-up shop on Friday.”
“I would encourage anyone, cake baker or cake eater, to take part and attend the event if possible. Every penny will help those affected by the tragedy, and it is a fun and creative way to show your support and raise funds for a meaningful cause.”
Natasha Collins, creator of Nevie-Pie cakes (www.neviepiecakes.com) has a strong link with Japan as a result of her husband spending some time there in the past. She told The Fresh Outlook: “The devastation is unbelievable and I really wanted to help, even in a small way.
“I will be painting cherry blossom onto cookies, representing the famous Japanese cherry blossom festival. I am also making miniature origami peace cranes to go with each one.”
Noah Crutchfield has worked with Miss Cakehead on previous campaigns, including Mad Artists Tea Party, which saw her pair the UK's most creative cake makers with artists to create unique edible works of art. He immediately got on board as soon as he found out about her latest fundraising scheme. He told The Fresh Outlook: “100% of the money raised from cake sales on Friday will go directly to the British Red Cross fund for Japan. If you spend £5 on cakes, the whole £5 will go into the fund.
“If people can't make it to the London event, they can always hold their own Cakes for Japan event or simply donate money to the Red Cross. It's that simple.
“That's what the event is really about. Japan needs our help and we can all do our bit to help.”
With plans for a second Cakes for Japan event to take place in Edinburgh at the end of this month, Miss Cakehead hopes to see more events like this start popping-up around the world.
For further details about Cakes for Japan, visit cakesforjapan.wordpress.com.
By Anwen Newman
[Image courtesy of Cakings]