Baking in a Wooden Baking Box
This style of baking slowly disappeared but now, thanks to a few artisans there are some producers in various pockets of the world. The reintroduction of baking in boxes has been primarily for Christmas cakes as they are a good heavy cake which appreciate the long slow bake, however most heavy cakes will provide the baker with terrific result. Please note that the cooking time is a longer than using metal. (see recipe) The key reason for using our wooden cake box is that it is made out of New Zealand renewable timber and steel screws which will both last for years. Only one layer of baking paper is required and your fruit cakes will be a joy to bake! (low & slow ensures an evenly baked, moist cake). Your box will change slightly each time you use it as wood naturally expands and contracts.
Christmas Cake Time!
Christmas cakes are traditionally made in New Zealand around Labour Weekend or the end of October. Once made they can be kept, well sealed and bought out every week or two for a wee dram of whiskey to keep them moist and enhance the flavour.
However it is never too late to bake your Christmas Cake!
We make great gifts!
Is there a baker in your family?
A wooden baking box is a very special gift for those who love to bake and appreciate the best things in life take time.
These are beautifully made by hand and will be treasured and passed on through your family.
Try different cakes
You can bake many types of cakes in the boxes, examples here are chocolate, lemon, apple and orange. Plum cakes are always a favouite, including gluten free. The basic rule is a heavy based cake that will benefit from the low and slow style of baking.