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Nestled amid a carefully curated Instagram grid of delectable treats were Claire Ptak's "bittersweet" photos of her California-style bakery in Dalston, Violet Cakes. The baker, who was responsible ...

Serve slices with fresh berries and spoonfuls of crème fraîche, which has a subtle tang and creaminess that are fantastic ...

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Thus, I found myself in possession of a King Cake-A-Ron, a seasonal creation by local macaron maker Ilyssa Archuleta of Violet Sprinkles. The King Cake-A-Ron is a giant macaron fashioned into a ...

Claire Ptak is the owner of Violet bakery in Hackney, a quiet and residential neighbourhood in East London. She is also the baker behind Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding cake.

6 violets around the top of the cake and 1 violet in the centre of the top of the cake. Serve immediately.