<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Cake Business Lounge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chaos Of Cake]]></description><link>https://www.thechaosofcake.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:52:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thechaosofcake.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Avoiding Social Media Burnout in Your Cake Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling the pressure to constantly post on social media for your cake business? You’re not alone. From burnout to busy seasons or just needing to breathe, taking a break is okay — and won’t ruin your reach. 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In this blog, I share which green plants to avoid, why food safety matters, and what safer alternatives you can use instead. Whether you're a cake maker or working with florists, this is essential reading to protect your clients and your reputation.]]></description><link>https://www.thechaosofcake.co.uk/post/toxic-greenery-on-cakes-foliage-you-should-never-use-and-what-to-use-instead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">665d66ee8988ce7fa5455bad</guid><category><![CDATA[Fresh flowers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cake Decorating]]></category><category><![CDATA[Flowers and foliage]]></category><category><![CDATA[Cake Flowers]]></category><category><![CDATA[Flower Arrangments]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:12:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e9134c_916ad59c153843b19d9688462c7e2591~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_470,h_470,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Krissy Quinton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Running a Cake Business with RSD: A Personal Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Struggling with confidence in your cake business? RSD (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria) could be playing a bigger role than you realise. In this blog, I share how it’s affected me as a cake designer—and how I’ve started to manage it. If you relate, you’re not alone. 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Baby’s breath is a toxic flower that should never be used in cake decorating. It can cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, and contaminate food. 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