Barbara’s new eBook
Simple, Delicious, Gluten-free
is available to buy now!
Free sample download in the shop.

All of the cakes shown are Bad Ass Cakes products made by Barbara Brennen - founder and owner - who can draw on years of experience, including time spent as a chef at The Ritz and Savoy hotels in London. Enjoy!

barbara brennen author of the cook book sweet soul baking

Books by Barbara

you can buy cakes and merchandise from the bad ass cakes shop

Shop

bespoke birthday cake in the shape of a beautiful leather travel case covered in travel stickers and place names

Birthday Cakes

elegant bespoke wedding cake finished in buttercream and decorated with beautiful pink and white flowers

Wedding Cakes

barbara brennen owner of bad ass cakes tells her story

My story

Barbara’s blog

the teacher talking to the class during an online baking class

Courses

  • A fantastic baking master-class with Barbara Brennen. She is fun, friendly in her approach, extremely knowledgeable and a true talent in baking.

    Anne-Sophie D

  • I highly recommend Barbara Brennen’s fabulous baking classes. She is such a pleasure to spend time with online (and in the flesh) - enthusiastic, funny, warm and very knowledgeable about her trade. She also makes delicious stuff😋!

    Corinne C

  • Barbara is not only an amazing chef, she’s genuine and truly cares about transmitting her knowledge and passion for baking. I learnt so much during her classes and became addicted to her energy as much as her recipes. Highly, highly recommended!

    Elena V

  • Just wanted to thank you for the great cake! What a success, the boys absolutely loved it! And it was very delicious too!! Look forward to working with you again in the future!

    Veneta J

  • Hi Barbara, the cake looked amazing and tasted lovely, thank you.

    Lucy M

  • Barbara, a quick thank you for making yet another birthday so memorable. I was approached by several parents requesting your contact details and, as always, the Show Stopper brownie was amazing.

    Ryan A

  • Regarding the Fawlty Towers birthday cake for my friend John Cleese - brilliant job on the cake, it was a huge success, thank you Barbara.

    Allan H