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The Beauty Of Jordan

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Jordan Rondel, also known as The Caker, took what was once a made-to-order bakery and turned it into a food brand that pushes the limits of the culinary world – blending it with fashion, beauty, and culture.
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Lemon Apricot Amaretti Cake | Recipe

This cake is in honour of all of those endless, bright, summery golden days. It is packed with ground almonds, fresh lemon, amaretti biscuit pieces, and apricots, and covered in dreamy vanilla bean cream cheese icing.
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Our Story: Jordan & Anouk Rondel

Jordan Rondel started The Caker in 2010, which she now runs with her sister Anouk after she left her job as a lawyer. Based in Los Angeles, the pair spend all their time together, as sisters, best friends and business partners
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Cakers And Shakers

The humble cake has come a long way since its origins in Egyptian times; its uses are multi-faceted. Cakes are accountable for revolutions.
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Peaches & Cream Cake | The Caker

Stone fruit season is upon us and peaches are at their prime. I adore peaches in all forms, but especially in this recipe where their juicy flesh melds into the buttery, almondy cake. Topped with whipped cream enhanced by Greek yogurt, you won’t be able to stop at one slice.
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