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Blood Orange + Earl Grey Bundt Cake | The Polka Dotter

A Sweet Farewell and a New Beginning

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Salma Sabdia | Food Photography

Hi, I’m Salma, and I love creating beautiful images and sweet treats. If you’re looking for a little baking inspiration, you’ve come to the right place.

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Chai poached pears - the easiest and most comforti Chai poached pears - the easiest and most comforting dessert you’ll make this autumn. Salted caramel optional, but totally worth it 🤎 

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My fine art photography print series has arrived! My fine art photography print series has arrived!

The perfect gift for the baker in your life, or treat yourself with a stylish addition to your kitchen, bedroom or home office.

This limited edition debut collection symbolises the joy of human connection through food, honouring the notion of blending nature with cake in a vibrant harmony.

Only 25 prints available worldwide | Shop the link in my profile if you’d love to make one yours

#fineartphotographyprints #photographyprints #giftsforthehome #giftsforbakers
🌟 A LOVELY GIVEAWAY 🌟 I’m launching a co 🌟 A LOVELY GIVEAWAY 🌟 

I’m launching a collection of fine art photography prints next week. And to thank you for your support, I’d love to give one away.

These prints are an elegant celebration of the joy of human connection through food, honouring the beauty and stillness of blending nature with cake in a vibrant harmony.

To enter:
1. Like this post 💫
2. Comment below with your favourite image: 1, 2, or 3.
3. Sign up to my mailing list via the link in my profile.

Ensure you’ve completed all 3 steps for a valid entry.

The winner will receive one unframed A3 fine art print, professionally printed in Australia on luxurious gallery-quality paper using archival inks.

Entries close: 11:59pm AEST, April 15
Winner will be notified via email on April 16

Thank you for being part of this launch – I’m so thrilled to share this new creative chapter with you.

Find the full Terms & Conditions in the comments below.
First look at something special I’ve been workin First look at something special I’ve been working on.. a fine art photography print collection!

I know so many of you have loved baking my recipes over the years, and would love the opportunity to add a touch of cake sophistication to your kitchen or home.

So I’m excited to launch a series of art prints next week showcasing your favourite cake images.

Priority access will be given to mailing list subscribers, so if you would love to secure your print before they launch to the general public, please take a moment to join my mailing list.

Find the link in my profile 😊
Sharing one last fig recipe before this glorious s Sharing one last fig recipe before this glorious season comes to a close.

I originally created this recipe for my former baking blog six years ago, albeit in miniature form. This season I’ve reimagined it in a classic rectangular design, but rest assured, the same enticing spiced pomegranate syrup is still there in all its glory.

If you’ve been on the hunt for a celebratory dessert that heroes juicy fresh figs, I hope your search ends here!

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A month of meringue kisses! 🤍 It would appear A month of meringue kisses! 🤍 

It would appear that cardamom + rosewater meringues were the theme of last month, culminating in one last round of this Elegant Mess to celebrate a joyful Eid. 

I would love to know your favourite 😊

1. Pink Passionfruit Curd Cake
2. Fig & Blackberry Pavlova
3. Elegant Mess

And find all the recipes linked in my profile 😊
Weekend Baking Inspiration There’s a batch of g Weekend Baking Inspiration

There’s a batch of gingerbread dough chilling in our fridge along with a selection of lovely ingredients ready to be transformed into another round of this Elegant Mess. 

Eid, our annual celebration to conclude a month of fasting for Ramadan, is just around the corner, which means a weekend of baking ahead. 

The kids have been dreaming up a few other sweet things that they would love to bake, but we will see what transpires!

#weekendbaking #bakinginspiration #ramadandesserts #eiddesserts
A desire for a layered dessert that seamlessly ble A desire for a layered dessert that seamlessly blended all my favourite flavours and textures into one elegant bowl culminated in the creation of this dessert. 

The dreamer in me believes there is still a place in the world for the invention and reinvention of desserts. And that is what this recipe exemplifies; a beautiful offering that blends the nostalgic flavours of my childhood rooted in the intersection between Indian heritage and Middle Eastern cuisine, inspired by the humble trifles and pavlovas that were equally memorable culinary features of my Australian upbringing.

I have warmly embraced the name suggested and endorsed here by my fellow dessert lovers, an Elegant Mess, and invite you to welcome this beautifully messy dessert into your homes and hearts.

A dessert that symbolises the beauty of infusing cultures in a way that feels unique yet curiously familiar. And one that shares with you her stories of celebration and love.

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#elegantmess #rosewater #pannacottarecipe #pomegranatejelly #ramadandesserts #eiddesserts
It’s hard to find the right words to say to enca It’s hard to find the right words to say to encapsulate this week, as my soul feels like it has run the full gamut of emotions.

It’s been one of celebrating a birthday, while also caring for an unwell family member. One of intense spirituality and fasting that accompanies Ramadan while also nervously preparing for a ‘once in a lifetime cyclone’. One of feeling the power of inspirational women as we recognise International Women’s Day, but also feeling the uncertain reality of waking up each day to see what destruction the wild weather has caused.

So I’m rather lost for words. But what I do also feel is a deep sense of gratitude for the moments that have made this week beautiful, the people that I am lucky to call my friends and family, and the safety, shelter, health and food that we often so easily take for granted.

And thanks to all of you who have reached out with kindness and support 🩷

And here’s that lovely little cake I promised you. The darling Earl Grey Lavender Cake + Honey Salted Caramel. Garnished with fresh figs of course, because I think you all know how much I adore them. But a little sprinkle of pink sea salt flakes would also do just fine.

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#earlgreycake #lavendercake #honeycake #saltedcaramelcake #teacake #layercake #cakerecipe #autumnbaking #foodstylingandphotography
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