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    Hi! I'm Emma...

    The the driving force Lights, Camera, Bake!. I develop the recipes, style the food and produce the accompanying photos and videos for you at home.

    I'm from a very small town in New Zealand where I grew up putting my imagination on paper through writing and experimenting in the kitchen with my 'concoctions'. Who would have thought my love for storytelling and baking would lead to this!

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    Let's Start from the Beginning

    Baking has always been my sanctuary. It's where I turn during life's ups and downs, finding comfort in the scent of vanilla and the warmth from the oven. I started this blogging journey simply, but as my kitchen experiments grew, so did my desire to share them.

    My approach to baking is simple and rustic. I focus on recipes that are soul-satisfying and comforting (with the occasional healthy treat thrown in). Baking, for me, isn't just about the perfect presentation; it's about real and accessible treats that everyone can make and enjoy whether you're a novice baker or a seasoned professional.

    Life recently threw me a curveball with open heart surgery, but my passion for baking never wavered. It became my connection with my community and a way to spread happiness. My bakes are designed to be comforting late night treats, shared at dinner parties and enjoyed with afternoon tea. I'm here to guide you to bake with heart, from my favorites like Plum Shortcake and Nutella Brownies to indulgent Oreo Cheesecake Cookie Dough Bars.

    I'm a seasoned baker with years of self-taught expertise. Every recipe I share is tried-and-true, crafted with care. I stand behind my baking, as your satisfaction is my true measure of success.

    What you'll find on Lights, Camera, Bake!

    • Reliable Recipes: Every bake and dessert is crafted and perfected in my own kitchen, going through multiple tests until it's just right—so you can nail it on your first try.
    • Recipes for Every Baker: My collection spans from effortless starters to complex creations, catering to novices and seasoned bakers alike.
    • Success in Baking: Detailed guidance through step-by-step instructions and visual walkthroughs aim to empower you to replicate these recipes and explore baking with confidence.
    • Suitable for All: My recipes are designed to be inviting and adaptable to any skill level in the kitchen.

    Why Lights, Camera, Bake!?

    Diving into my other love, filmmaking inspired the name of my blog, Lights, Camera, Bake! It all started one summer holiday when I was 15, when my friends and I embarked on making a short film. To our delight, and that of our families, it turned out to be a hit. That initial success sparked a series of over 15 short films that I've since written, directed, produced, and even acted in. These productions, while modest in budget, were rich in learning experiences and creativity.

    These are melt-in-the-mouth vanilla, shortbread like cookies sandwiched together with a pink vanilla buttercream. #meltingmoments #mothersdayrecipes

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    Getting around the site

    There is a recipe index where you can browse every recipe by category or search for something specific.

    To contact me regarding sponsorships, food photography, speaking events and freelance work, visit the work with me page.

    More about Emma and Lights, Camera, Bake!

    How did you create your recipe blog?

    This website is created with WordPress and hosted by Bigscoots using the Genesis Framework and the Foodie Pro theme.

    What recipe do you recommend for beginner bakers?

    My recommendation for an easy bake is classic fudgy brownies. Or if you are after the best chocolate chip cookie recipe, give these bakery style chocolate chip cookies a try.

    What recipe do you recommend for someone looking for a challenging bake?

    While all my bakes are designed to be approachable for home bakers, a chocolate yule log can be bit of a challenge. Or try your hand at rising dough with maple pecan sticky buns.

    Do you have any healthy baking recipes?

    I do have a variety of gluten free, paleo and vegan recipes on my blog. I plan to expand this list of healthy bakes and desserts in the near future.

    Can I request a recipe?

    Absolutely! You can contact me and request recipes or email me at lightscamerabake@gmail.com

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    Emma's Favorite Recipes

    • Toblerone Cheesecake: A no bake, easy cheesecake recipe with a digestive biscuit (Graham Cracker) and Toblerone base and a vanilla cheesecake speckled with Toblerone pieces and topped with more Toblerones! #tobleronecheesecake #tobleronerecipe #cheesecakerecipe #nobakecheesecake
      Toblerone Cheesecake
    • Buttery Caramel Oat Slice.... These bars are a soft and crunchy oat base and top with a THICK layer of buttery caramel sandwiched in between! This recipe is an absolute crowd pleaser and I have had so many requests for this recipe I've actually lost count. #butterycarameloatslice #carameloatslice #caramelslice #condensedmilkcaramel
      Buttery Caramel Oat Slice (Video)
    • Lemon curd crumble slice on white background.
      Lemon Curd Shortbread Crumble Slice
    • Easy Date Scones chopped in half with melted butter and runny honey drizzled over the plate.
      Easy Date Scones
    • Slice of the best carrot cake.
      The Best Carrot Cake
    • Nutella Stuffed Red Velvet Cookie Pie which is an ooey gooey, chewy red velvet cookie with a thick and runny layer of oozing Nutella. #nutella #redvelvet #redvelvetcookies #redvelvetcookiepie #nutellacookies #nutellacookiepie #nutellaredvelvetcookies #nutellaredvelvetcookiepie
      Nutella Stuffed Red Velvet Cookie Pie
    • Stack of Kinder Bueno cookies on a plate.
      Kinder Bueno Cookies
    • KitKat Cheesecake is a no bake cheesecake full of KitKat pieces, surrounded by KitKats and topped with KitKats. This cheesecake is KitKat heaven! #kitkatcheesecake #kitkatrecipe #nobakecheesecake
      KitKat Cheesecake

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    Hi! I'm Emma, the the driving force Lights, Camera, Bake!. I develop the recipes, style the food and produce the accompanying photos and videos for you at home.

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    Christmas Recipes

    • White chocolate covered mint Oreo truffle.
      Mint Oreo Truffles
    • Chocolate Chip cookies on a white background.
      Cranberry and Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Chocolate Yule Log is a classic Christmas recipe that takes a sponge roll cake and turns it festive! #chocolatespongeroll #yulelog #chocolateyulelog #yulelogcake #fatlessspongerecipe
      Chocolate Yule Log
    • Christmas Tree Brownies are rich and fudgy chocolate brownies decorated like Christmas trees for a fun Christmas treat. #christmas #christmasbaking #christmastreebrownies #christmasbrownies #fudgybrownies
      Christmas Tree Brownies
    • Christmas Peppermint Brownies are rich, dark chocolate, fudgy brownies, topped with a peppermint icing, a drizzle of peppermint chocolate ganache and pieces of candy canes. #christmasbrownies #christmasrecipe #christmasbaking #peppermintbrownies #christmaspeppermintbrownies #candycanebrownies
      Christmas Peppermint Brownies
    • Christmas Cookie Bars are soft and gooey spiced cookie bars with white chocolate buttons and Christmas themed M&Ms. #christmasrecipe #mandmcookies #cookiebars #mandmcookiebars #christmascookiebars
      Christmas Cookie Bars

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    Popular Recipes

    • Easy Date Scones chopped in half with melted butter and runny honey drizzled over the plate.
      Easy Date Scones
    • Kinder Bueno Cookie Bars are chewy and soft cookie bars packed full of Kinder chocolate, Kinder Bueno and extra chocolate and white chocolate chips! #kinderbueno #cookiebars #kinderbuenocookies #kinderbuenocookiebars #kinderbuenobrownies
      Kinder Bueno Cookie Bars
    • Two pieces of Caramilk Brownies on top of each other on a white bench.
      Caramilk Brownies
    • Condensed Milk Blondies are a twist on my VERY popular Condensed Milk Brownies recipe! This is the vanilla/caramel version of those brownies. We have an ultra fudgy and gooey blondie made from condensed milk. #condensedmilkblondies #condensedmilkbrownies #condensedmilkcookies #cookiedoughfudge #cookiefudge
      Condensed Milk Blondies
    • Condensed Milk Brownies. Super chewy, fudgy and dense chocolate brownies using condensed milk as the base. #condensedmilkdessert #condensedmilkbrownies #chewybrownies #fudgybrownies #condensedmilkfudge #qucikandeasyfudge
      Condensed Milk Brownies
    • Egg Yolk Sponge Cake is a super light and fluffy sponge relying on egg yolks as the base which delivers a rich and fluffy sponge. Filled with whipped cream and jam, dusted with icing sugar and you have a classic sponge cake for dessert, morning tea or just for fun. #eggyolkspongecake #spongecake #spongecakerecipe #easycakerecipe
      Egg Yolk Sponge Cake

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