I was de-banked by Barclays! Landlord is left ‘incandescent’ with rage after High Street bank shuts down his family business account without warning... leaving tenants unable to pay him rent It’s important to have dowels in this cake for extra support. I placed three in the centre of the base cake and sat the disco ball layer over them so that the dowels pierced through the disco ball tier and held it in place. It also means that the base cake isn’t weighed down as much by the top tier as the dowels help to distribute the weight more. Again, dowels are easily accessible and aren’t overly expensive. Alan Shearer, Gary Neville and Gary Lineker among tributes that are beginning to flood in after former England manager Terry Venables passes away Place the first sponge on a plate/cake board/cake stand and apply the buttercream generously over the top. On the underneath of the next layer, spread over a generous amount of jam, then place on the top of the bottom layer.

Weigh your eggs in their shells and get as close to 300g as possible. Whatever weight your eggs are, the rest of your ingredients should be weighed out to that exact number. A little over 300g is better than a little under. Judd Crane, Selfridges executive buying director, commented: “Barbie is such an interesting pop culture icon. We fell in love with the idea of Barbie shopping and spending time at Selfridges. We’ve been following the creative trajectory of the World of Barbie over the last decade, embracing inclusive attitudes and positivity. The Barbie brand today and new movie inspired us to take action and bring Barbie to life for this conceptual take on Barbie’s dream world.” I’ve not seen a film with this much anticipation and this much hype in the lead up to its release in… well, I’m not sure I can actually say I remember there being so much build up to a solo film. The marketing campaign alone is something to behold. My Barbie celebration cake is a winner for any Barbie and/or Ken. C’mon Barbie, let’s go party! About the film: Using a piping bag or sandwich bag with a fun piping tip attached, pipe the remaining pink buttercream in swirls in various places on the cake. Do the same for the yellow (or whatever colour you chose) buttercream.

7. Sailor Barbie

If cutting the 2 sponges in half, do so now. Use a large serrated knife and gently saw through each sponge, rotating the sponge around the knife rather than the knife around the sponge. Otherwise, begin building your cake with 3 sponges. Separate one egg so that the white is in a small bowl and the yolk is in another. Add the white to your butter and sugar. Repeat this with all 5 eggs just in case the yolk spills into the white. This way you avoid getting yolk in all of the egg whites. Keep the yolks for another dish or bake. Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins fires visitors to victory to condemn Spurs to a third-straight defeat... as Unai Emery's high-flyers go FOURTH after thrilling game on emotional day for the hosts Add a few drops of the pink food colouring and beat until the entire mixture is pink. If more food colouring is necessary for a deeper pink, add a few more drops and mix again until the mixture is an even colour. I happened to have a tray of heart-shaped moulds that had been given to me as part of a present, so it made sense to use them in this bake.

It must say something serious about the state of Hollywood that one of the most feverishly anticipated US films of 2023 is Barbie, an authorised tie-in to a range of plastic dolls. And it must say something even more serious about the state of Hollywood that Barbie fully vindicates that feverish anticipation. Yes, we have reached the confusing point in showbusiness history where a two-hour toy commercial is more satisfying than most of the other big-screen entertainment being offered this year. It's not just a genuinely funny and warm-hearted live-action comedy – and there aren't many of those around these days – but an art-house passion project so bold, inventive and politically charged that it is sure to be nominated for all sorts of awards. Barbie as a best picture nominee at the 2024 Oscars? I wouldn’t bet against it. Brits wake to another freezing morning as sub-zero temperatures hit overnight - with snow on the way in the coming days Spread generously over the entire cake, allowing the jam to seep out over the edges to create a texture if preferred. Leave a small amount of buttercream for piping decoration later.Press the white chocolate hearts around the base of the cake and the ‘B’ in the centre of the front of the base cake.

The doll of Gosling's Ken also wore the distinguishable denim-on-denim ensemble featuring straight-leg pants and an open sleeveless vest to show off his washboard abs. I’ve got to mention the Kens. Each and every Ken deserves to be recognised just as much as the Barbies, and vice versa, and I’m here for it. An equal collective. I won’t say anymore because I don’t want to influence anyone’s reading or interpretation of the film. More than 100,000 march through London 'in largest protest against anti-Semitism since 1936': Huge crowds waving Israeli flags and placards descend on capital and are joined by Boris Johnson, Rachel Riley, Eddie Marsan and Vanessa Feltz Melt the white chocolate in the microwave. Do this in 20 second bursts, stirring in between until melted.Hamas frees 17 more hostages under ceasefire deal: Nine children among fourteen Israelis and three foreign nationals handed over to Red Cross in third set of releases

Using the rest of the buttercream, smother a crumb coat over the entire cake. If it is particularly warm weather, chill the cake for 10 minutes in the fridge. Barbie® doll glimmers in a strapless golden jumpsuit completely embellished with silvery sequins. She catches the light and glitters from every angle! Personally, I’m not a fan of the taste of champagne, so I used a raspberry and blood orange flavoured tonic in its place. You can swap the champagne out for a rose wine or something non-alcoholic as I did. A strawberry or raspberry soda would work well. Football legend Terry Venables dies aged 80: Former England manager who led the team to Euro '96 semi-finals after a sparkling playing career with Chelsea, Tottenham and QPR, had suffered a 'long illness', his devastated family announce Selfridges windows feature original movie costumes, The Toy Shop hosts a Barbie pop up and The Cinema is hosting screenings of the movie.

1. Sporty Barbie

Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add in the cooled melted chocolate and beat in until combined. Her signature blond hair is styled just like Barbie’s in the feature film with glossy disco curls and a sheer hair piece. Cream together the butter and icing sugar. Add the vanilla and beat again. If a little stiff, add a splash of milk or water and beat until smooth. Set your oven to 170 [325F] or 160 fan. Grease and line either 2 (and you can cut the sponges in half for 4 layers) or all 3 deep 6 inch tins again and set aside. Inside Gaza as you have never seen before: Palestinians share footage of people swimming on the beach, shopping at markets and playing football in a rare glimpse of what life was really like in the city before October 7