16 sublime cakes that soothe the heart

In times of stress, we can always count on cake and Pinterest to cheer us up.

Summer, with its promises of vacations and sunny days, still seems far away. As a result, our level of stress and fatigue is reaching record levels. The observation is clear: we need comfort, more than ever.

In this area, everyone has their own method of boosting morale. While some will rewatch the entire Friends series for the umpteenth time, others will prefer to look at photos of cakes. Naked cakes, flower cakes, colorful tarts… It doesn't matter as long as they are beautiful and delicious. And the icing on the cake is that you don't even need to go to the kitchen. The principle is to window shop, or rather screen shop.
However, if you are in the baking mood, you are free to try these recipes. Cooking is, in fact, an excellent way to take your mind off things. Practicing a creative hobby, such as writing or cooking, indeed has positive effects on our mental health, as demonstrated by a study carried out in 2016 by The Journal Of Positive Psychology. Numerous workshops combining cooking and therapy have emerged in recent years. Their objectives: to let your emotions be expressed, through the gestures and ingredients used. Although considered an alternative form of therapy, the benefits observed are numerous: improvement in self-confidence, better relationship with food, calming of inner conflicts, etc.

Some ideas for feel good activities

Watch a feel good film on Netflix
Go for a walk outdoors or do a sporting activity
Sort through your cupboards
Perform an anti-stress belly self-massage
Start keeping a gratitude journal
Browse our superb selection of cakes

Lemon layer cake

A few dried lemon slices and flowers are enough to transform the simplest of pastries into a magnificent creation.

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Apple tart with frangipane

These apple roses are larger than life.

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Coffee macaron cake

Thanks to a creamy coffee ganache, the sweetness is there!

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Tiramisu-style layer cake

A tiramisu revisited on several levels for more generosity.

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No-bake pistachio tart

It is possible to prepare your own homemade pistachio paste to make this recipe. To do this, mix the oilseeds until you obtain a smooth paste. You can then incorporate it into creams and cake batters.

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Fault line cookie cake

The principle of this cake design? Create a sort of gap in the icing of the cake, to garnish it with cookies, candies or flowers. Visually, it looks like the center of the cake is revealed. A visual delight!

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