Terry Bakes' drip cake launched his Bake Away business

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 07:01 · Archive

Terry Pegler, known as Terry Bakes, launched his Bake Away business with the drip cake, despite saying he dislikes making them.

Terry Pegler, better known as Terry Bakes, launched his Bake Away business with drip cakes, despite publicly stating he dislikes making them. In a recent social media video, he says: 'Right, this is how to make a drip cake from someone who don't like making drip cakes.' The cakes are characterised by layers of sponge covered in buttercream and topped with ganache that runs down the sides.

According to his wife, the venture began when a friend asked Mr Pegler to make a birthday cake in 2019. She said: 'We made our first ever signature drip cake. It just went from there.' Since then, his drip cakes have ranged from West Ham-themed designs to wedding cakes.

The decorative style rose to prominence in the 2010s as bakers began experimenting with pouring ganache and coloured glazes over buttercream-covered cakes to create the distinctive drip effect. Although it is not known who first coined the term, many bakers credit Australian baker Katherine Sabbath with helping to popularise the style through her colourful creations.

How it is being reported

• A brief history behind Terry Bakes' 'hated' drip cakeTerry Bakes’ signature drip cake helped launch his Bake Away business but what is the history of the modern celebration cake?Norwich Evening News · 15 Nov, 06:00
• A brief history behind Terry Bakes' 'hated' drip cakeTerry Bakes’ signature drip cake helped launch his Bake Away business but what is the history of the modern celebration cake?Eastern Daily Press · 15 Nov, 06:00

In this story: Terry Pegler · Katherine Sabbath · Bake Away · West Ham · Norwich City Football Club · Australia

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