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This kit made my fingers bleed, and I wondered, the whole time I was stitching, why I ever thought this was a good idea. However, I cannot help but like the result. These kits from Purl Soho allow you to design your own pattern or image, and include a few examples to follow if you'd like. If you would like to subject yourself to the same torture, visit the Purl site and look under "crafts".

The Golden Syrup Cake

For the cake Butter and flour an 8 inch round cake pan. Oven set to 350F. Cream together 150g of butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and 4 tbsp golden syrup in a bowl. Beat in two eggs. Add 2 1/2 cups of cake flour, then 2 tsp vanilla and 1/4 cup of milk. Mix until blended. Pour into the pan and bake 25-30 minutes, until golden. Allow to cool. For the buttercream Beat together 2 cups powdered sugar, 75g butter (softened), 2 tbsp golden syrup, 2 tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla. Spread over the cake.

It's important to mention that I used Lyle's Golden Syrup, which I am told has a distinct flavor. I abandon any accountability if you decide to use something like corn syrup.