I can't really remember any of my childhood birthday presents, but what I can remember are the wonderful, imaginative and totally unique cakes that my Mum would bake each year! I remember spending hours wondering what she would make to reflect my interests and obsessions of the prior 12 months...
When I became "too old for cakes" I began making them for my friends and family...
...unlike my Mum, I believe you can NEVER be too old for cakes!