tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51895449127122018752024-03-12T19:46:20.016-07:00Annie's CakevilleGet tips on DIY cake baking, decorating, Wedding ideas and othersAriannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14478677729837559698noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189544912712201875.post-52944692021254897562016-08-14T13:50:00.001-07:002016-08-14T14:35:37.446-07:0010 Cakes that can get you tipsy: Cake and Booze! When Alcohol Meets Cake<i><b>Warning: this article is an Adults only article (18+)</b></i><br />
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Want that naughty twist to your cake, you are in the right place. Who ever said you cannot get tipsy on cake?! Buzz-kill... Yes you can. But adding alcohol in moderation won't get you tipsy but give you that tangy twist. Have you tried one before, here are 10 boozy cake recipes pulled from across the World based on my discretion, that you can try out. If it is your first time, don't over indulge as you may just tip over the edge! Enjoy!<br />
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Combining Lemon and Vodka in your cake will give a sweet and sour flavor with the alcoholic twist to it because of the presence of Vodka. Y'all agree with me that Vodka is one of Russia's prides as it can knock you off if <br />
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Chocolate and Red Wine Cake</h3>
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Wow guys! you all already know what chocolate does to a lady and how it boosts ones libido and how it is a sweet symbol of how much you love your spouse or partner, I can go on and on, of how sweet chocolate makes one feel. Adding red wine to it! gosh! that would just be the perfect match made in Heaven. Pairing these two, with chocolate having the complexity of flavors and textures just like red wine would give a divine twist when combined in cake. Trust me with this type of cake fed to your loved one, you sure will get that babe! To get recipe click <a href="http://prettysimplesweet.com/red-wine-chocolate-cake/">here</a> <br />
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Margarita and Lime Cake</h3>
Margarita is an alcoholic drink that contains Tequila (the Mexican delight alcohol), Lime and something called Triple sec which is a combination of liquor with bitter and sweet orange. I found this amazing recipe on <a href="http://www.inspiredbycharm.com/">inspired by charm</a> and it was lovely. check it out <a href="http://inspiredbycharm.com/2012/06/make-this-margarita-cake-your-summer-partys-centerpiece.html">here</a><br />
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Pinacolada Cake</h3>
This is one drink that I really want to try. So much buzz about it ans how its the ultimate ladies drink. Will sure try it out real soon and also infuse it in my cake. Pinacolada is a sweet cocktail made with rum, coconut cream or coconut milk. Infusing this beautiful cocktail as sexy as the name sounds will not only give you a sweet indulgence but transport you to paradise. Get recipe <a href="http://livforcake.com/2016/06/pina-colada-cake.html">here</a><br />
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Bourbon Cheesecake</h3>
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For those of you like me who are fans of the Vampire series " The Vampire Diaries" would not find Bourbon as a new word, because 8 out of 10 times in every dialogue and scene either has a bottle of Bourbon being consumed or mentioned. It is the signature Vampire Diaries drink. Be it morning, afternoon or night. The time of the day don't matter LOL. At a point I wondered if "Damon" especially, can live without a bottle of Bourbon, he sure can live without "Elena" but I don't think he can live without his bottle of Bourbon, LOL. Lets forget about Vampire Diaries now and focus on our Bourbon cake. Bourbon is a type of American Whiskey which widely consumed in the southern States. Having this infused in a Cheesecake(<i>which by the way is my favorite type of cake) </i>is glorious. The combo of these two is just divine and I am sure you will love it when you try it. Click <a href="http://www.gourmet.com/recipes/1990s/1990/11/bourbon_pumpkin_cheesecake.html">here</a><br />
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<b><i>To be continued... Watch out for the conclusion of this post next week. Until then, don't waste no time, try these out! *wink.</i></b>Ariannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14478677729837559698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189544912712201875.post-77179426375886052732016-06-19T14:16:00.000-07:002016-06-19T14:26:05.808-07:00Dirty Desserts: 4 Cakes that boosts your Libido!<br />
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With the long weeks of work, house full of tireless energetic children and financial stress, romance can fall on to the wayside. Many couples are constantly on the journey of making their spouses feel loved therefore the need to find new ways <i>(sexy ways)</i> to spark some passion in their love life. Special days such as Valentines day are usually the times when couples tend to get it on. What if there is a sweet and delicious way to achieve this effortlessly, without relying on pills and potions, what if! Look no further, here are 4 dangerously delicious treats and guilty free cakes that can boost your marital sex life in more ways than one.</h3>
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<b>Tip: Don't get him to the bedroom, get it on in the Kitchen!</b><br />
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Chocolates get right to the heart of sexual pleasure by increasing the brain level of serotonin, the feel good brain chemical. Serotonin plays a major role in positive mood, emotional health, adequate sleep and balanced appetite, contributing to numerous behavioral and physiological functions. Women have more serotonin than men and appear to be more sensitive to it. It puts women in the mood for love. Chocolates made from raw cocoa contain a chemical substance called Phenylethalamine that stimulates the sense of excitement <i>(a feeling of being in love) </i>and well being. A Journal of sexual medicine published a study that found that women who had a piece of chocolate a day had a more active sexual life than women who don't. Little wonder why chocolates are the gifts of choice during valentines day celebrations. Hmm...</div>
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Making a dark chocolate fudge for your partner and them having a mouthful, is a sure way to get them in the mood. <i>*wink</i><br />
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Apart from their suggestive shape and size which can turn a woman on from mere sighting it, Bananas have been shown to be an excellent Super-food for men in <br />
<a name='more'></a>the bedroom. They are a storehouse of nutrients and energy and have even been
shown to improve mood, increase oxygen flow throughout the body and
improve performance in the bedroom. Bananas are high in Bromelain and B vitamins, both of which have been
shown to be potent sexual hormone regulators that can increase sexual
desire, sexual function and overall virility.<br />
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1c cashews
2T agave
1/4c coconut oil
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2t lemon juice
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The pomegranate ruby red fruity that is native from Iran to the Himalayas in northern
India and was cultivated and naturalized over the whole Mediterranean region
since ancient times. It is widely cultivated throughout India and the drier
parts of southeast Asia, Malaya, the East Indies and tropical Africa. The
tree was introduced into California by Spanish settlers in 1769. (<a href="https://www.crfg.org/pubs/ff/pomegranate.html">www.crfg.org)</a>. In the
country it is grown for its fruits mainly in the drier parts of California
and Arizona.
Pomegranates according to a study by Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, has been seen to be a potent natural aphrodisiac due to its ability to increase testosterone levels. Some men experience erectile dysfunction at some point in
their life and a lot of them end up on medication to help with their
condition. Interestingly, a study was
conducted by the University
of Southern California to
see if drinking pomegranate juice could help men naturally "heal"
their ED. <br />
Half the men were given pomegranate juice to drink and the
other half was given a placebo or different juice to drink for a few
weeks. At the end of that time, the men
who drank the pomegranate juice reported an increase in sexual
performance. The researchers concluded
that the antioxidants in the juice have a positive effect on circulation, which
naturally helps men with ED to perform more easily.(<a href="http://www.amazing-pomegranate-health-benefits.com/pomegranate-and-libido.html">Amazing-pomegranate-health-benefits)</a><br />
Drinking
a glass of pomegranate juice a day has shown to boost sexual drive and
boosts fertility. Infusing them in cakes is a sure sweet and delicious
way of putting yourself and your spouse on the way. (<i>to passion of course!</i>). A pomegranate cheesecake is a sure banker! <br />
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As early as the 18th Century, Vanilla was prescribed by Doctors as a way to increase male potency.Sex and Scent have been seen to have a strong relationship. The flavor and intoxicating aroma of vanilla are high in aphrodisiacal powers- feed your spouse a slice of vanilla rich cake or dessert while you burn a vanilla scented sweet candle and watch how his or her sexual desire will flourish.<br />
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prevention, treatment or cure of any disease or health-related issue. If you
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<br />Ariannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14478677729837559698noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189544912712201875.post-48739204322172563752016-06-11T23:48:00.000-07:002016-06-12T05:29:28.893-07:003 Healthy Cakes to Eat During Pregnancy <div style="text-align: justify;">
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Pregnancy is a very crucial but rewarding phase in a woman's life. When pregnant, you have a lot of sweet cravings and if you indulge in unhealthy cravings, gaining excess weight is inevitable. Not to worry there are ways to get around this. First, it is normal to gain a few pounds when pregnant but appropriate nutrition also matters, as what you eat can also contribute to your weight gain. Let's see how to manage those sweet tooth cravings without gaining the extra weight. One of the most guilty offenders for pregnant women's sweet tooth cravings are CAKES. Here are 3 healthy cakes to eat without the extra weight during pregnancy. You sure would thank me for this post!'</h4>
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This is one cake that contains almost zero fat yet satisfies your sweet tooth craving. It is a type of sponge cake made of stiffly beaten egg-whites and contains no butter. It has a very light and fluffy texture and this makes it very smooth and velvety in the mouth. Eating it with beautiful fresh strawberries is just 'Glorious', or I must say "Divine'. It sure is a "food for angels".</div>
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Cakes made with unsweetened Cocoa or dark chocolate are one of the most ideal cakes to eat during pregnancy as dark chocolate has been seen to contain antioxidants that are beneficial to the body and it is safe in pregnancy. Even your Obstetrician will recommend it for you. Just ensure that it doesn't contain any form of alcohol. Usually alcohol is added to cakes to enhance the flavours and preserve it. It can be skipped if the cake is to be consumed within a week of preparation and properly stored, it will still taste great. This is one type of cake I will seriously recommend for a sweet tooth mothers-to-be.</div>
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Yogurt is one of the most important dairy diet during pregnancy. They are one of the most available and absorbable sources of dietary Calcium and protein which is an important element needed when pregnant. Yogurts are also good sources of 'Probiotics' such as <span class="_Tgc">Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophiles, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei and Bifidus (<a href="http://draxe.com/probiotic-yogurt/">Dr Axe.com</a>),</span> which are beneficial bacteria that confer health benefits to their host when taken in adequate amount, <i>(now am talking science, LOL)</i>. When using yogurts for cakes, please ensure it is fresh and not close to expiry as it can be harmful because diary products are the most conducive environment for harmful bacteria to grow and this can cause infections. Therefore having a rich and delicious slice of home-made yogurt cake is not only a healthy choice but a beneficial one at that. Way to go! Check out this very delicious recipe at <a href="http://www.shockinglydelicious.com/orange-almond-yogurt-cake-secret-recipe-club/">shockinglydelicious.com.</a></div>
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1. Avoid eating cakes that contains alcohol in them, make your own cakes instead.</div>
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2. Eat home-made cakes as it helps control the type of ingredients used in them and it is safer.<br />
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4. Too tired to make your own cakes, get someone to bake them for you especially your hubby! *<i>wink, LOL.</i></div>
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5. Finally, Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, the outcome is even more enchanting. Make the best of it!</div>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Aso-Ebi" is a Yoruba language term used to
connote a uniform cloth material usually chosen for family members and friends
of celebrants at Weddings, Funerals, Coronation etc. "<i>ASO"</i>meaning
cloth and <i>"EBI"</i> meaning Family in Yoruba language. At weddings
usually it is used to identify friends and family of the Bride and Groom. It is
sometimes used to distinguish the guests of the bride and the groom, where the
bride's guest may wear a particular color and the groom another,
especially when it comes to <i>"item 7"(refreshment time for the
guests)</i> LOL. It is also used to mark solidarity and co-operation. It is a
very unique tradition that started with in the Yoruba culture and has spread to
other Nigerian ethnic cultures. Aso-ebi styles have evolved over time and has
become an art especially with wedding guests trying to outshine each other with
beautiful designs. The Aso-ebi craze has also extended into wedding cakes,
beautiful designs have been incorporated into wedding cakes that they stand out
at wedding ceremonies. Below, I will share 5 beautiful pictures of some of
these cakes I found on some Nigerian Wedding blogs and Instagram. I couldn't
resist but to write and post about some of them. Enjoy!</span></span>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">1.
"GEORGE" Material Inspired Cake</span></b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> </span></span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">"GEORGE" is a very popular
cloth material used mainly by the Eastern<span style="font-family: serif;"><b> </b>and </span>South-Southern part of Nigeria. It
is a very expensive material that connotes a lot of class and elegance. Its
incorporation into the cake just symbolizes Class and Elegance of the Bride and
Groom. Its something worth imbibing.</span></span></span>
<span style="font-weight: normal;">
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_5213.jpg" class="attachment-bimber-grid-2of3 size-bimber-grid-2of3 wp-post-image" src="http://lifestyle.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/IMG_5213.jpg" height="320" itemprop="contentUrl" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="318" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo credit: <a href="http://lifestyle.ng/10-stunning-traditional-wedding-cakes-by-the-empress-galleria/">lifestyle.ng</a></td></tr>
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<h3>
2. "Ankara" Material Inspired Cake</h3>
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"Ankara" is a popular cloth material used by many ethnic groups in Nigeria. It cuts across all the cultures and it a very used cloth material for<i> Aso-ebi </i>styles. In the picture, we see that different types of Ankara prints have been represented, and the cake looks absolutely beautiful.The clothes and beads in the box symbolizes that the groom is ready and financially capable of taking care of the bride.<br />
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3. "Ankara"Material Inspired Cake </h3>
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This beautiful Ankara inspired wedding cake, I stumbled upon on <br />
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Aso-Oke is a hand woven fabric made by the Yoruba people of western Nigeria. Aso oke means <i>cloth on top</i> in literal English language. Usually woven by men, the fabric is used to make men's gowns, called <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boubou_%28clothing%29" title="Boubou (clothing)">Agbada</a>, women's <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrapper_%28clothing%29" title="Wrapper (clothing)">wrappers</a>, called iro, and men's hats, called <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aso_Oke_hat" title="Aso Oke hat">fila</a>.(<i>wikipedia)</i>. There are three different types of aso-oke worn by the Yoruba people. ere are three types of traditional aso oke worn by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_people" title="Yoruba people">Yoruba people</a> </div>
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<li> Etu - a dark blue aso oke.</li>
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Aso oke fabrics are usually worn with aran, a brown velvet with concentric designs. Its with this beautiful qualities that incorporating it into a wedding cake will definitely make it stand out. </div>
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5. "Lace"Material Inspired Wedding Cake</h3>
Lace materials usually connotes wealth and elegance at weddings. They are very sophisticated pieces of fabric and are usually expensive. This beautiful lace inspired wedding cake beams class and elegance and it is a must-imbibe wedding idea.<br />
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<i>I hope you found this post interesting, make your comments, contributions and questions below!</i>Ariannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14478677729837559698noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189544912712201875.post-17479179075699968272016-05-03T22:49:00.001-07:002016-05-03T22:52:20.398-07:005 Ways to Salvage your Ruined Cake<br />
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mishaps are inevitable sometimes. And when this happens, usually the
first reaction is to panic, especially when it is for an occasion you
have been duly paid to service. Let me share one of my many cake mishaps
with you. <br />
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It happened a long time ago when I was still starting out as an amateur baker back in the University. I was given a birthday cake contract to be delivered in two days. I was really excited because that was one of the first major cakes I was actually being paid to do. I wanted to impress so much that I went over-budget to make sure the cake stands out ( <i>it did standout alright! LOL but in an awkward position) LOL. </i>Because of my over-zealousness to impress, I wasn't precise with my measurements and disaster fell. The cake turned out to be soaking wet with fat. Too much fat! I was devastated as I had just that evening to deliver the cake. (<i>by the way, I didn't start to bake until that day of delivery, another mistake, wanted to make sure it was "fresh" LOL). </i>I escaped been beaten by the celebrant that day as the cake was a total disaster because it ruined her party. Jabs such as <i>" if you didn't have enough money to pay a professional baker, why even bother to throw a party" </i>were thrown at the celebrant.<i> Thank God I wasn't there. LOL. </i><br />
Reminiscing<i> </i>now, knowing what I know now, I would have done better not only in my execution but also in my planning and also SALVAGING my ruined cake. Here are 3 easy ways to salvage your cake when you have a cake mishap.<br />
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One of the most important rule is not to panic as I said earlier, this is usually the first reaction. But try to calm yourself down and think of these 5 ways to salvage your cake. <br />
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This can occur when your oven is too high or you forgot your cake in the oven and took a nap. <b>FIX:</b> The first step to salvage a burnt cake is to see if you can cut off the burnt parts with a clean serrated knife and refrigerate it for like an hour so that the crumbs come together and it doesn't give issues while frosting. This you can<br />
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This usually occurs when the baking tin/pan is not well greased. Greasing your properly before putting in your batter is an essential step in baking a cake.<b> FIX</b>: First step is to try to release the cake with a palette knife around the edges and letting it cool completely or freezing the cake before turning it out can help. If the cake breaks while trying to turn it over, measure the degree of brokenness, can it be put together and frosted, or is it so broken that the pieces don't come together, if the former is the case your are safe, but if the later is the case, there are two things involved; 1. Mash together the crumbs and make cake pops from it check out <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/pops-bites/cake-pops/">Bakerella</a> for recipes or 2. use the crumbled cake as crust for your cheese cake recipe without biscuits as its crust. Improvise!.3. Roll your crumbled cake into balls and FRY it! Yes Fry it! If life gives you lemons, make LEMONADE with them! <br />
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Prevention: Always line your baking tin/pan properly before pouring in your batter. Make sure the pan is well greased with fat or a baking spray is applied to the insides of the pan. </h4>
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This is a common cake mishap, bakers experience from time to time, especially when you are an amateur baker. This occurs due to the depletion of the temperature inside the oven while baking or because the cake is not well cooked especially in the middle. So always check for doneness with a skewer especially in the middle.<br />
<b>FIX: </b>One of the ways to salvage this is to either use crumbs from a previously baked cake with the same recipe to fill the hole and freeze before icing or cutting out the hole with a cutter and turning it into a doughnut shaped cake and frosting.<br />
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Or you can quickly bake a small dome shaped cake to place in the middle, level it, and frost.<br />
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This can occurs if there is a weakness in the structure of the cake or the type of baking pan too can affect the shape of the cake. Some people like it this way but others that want a flat surface would need to get rid of it. <b>FIX: </b>This is a quick fix, just cut off the dome part with a serrated knife and turn bottom side up for frosting.<br />
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This can occur because of the fluctuations of the oven temperature or too much rising agent such as baking powder in the cake.<br />
<b>FIX: </b>slightly cut the top of the cake, freeze and layer it with frosting before the main icing is applied on the<br />
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<i>I hope you found this post helpful, make your comments, questions and suggestions below.</i><br />
<br />Hairianna's Tutorialshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17213477800948152021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189544912712201875.post-4614094944564695282016-05-02T16:52:00.003-07:002016-05-02T17:07:40.642-07:005 ways to eat your Cake and enjoy it!<br />
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Hi there Friends. Today, I will be highlighting 5 sweet ways to eat your cake and enjoy it. Read on...<br />
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This is a traditional way of eating cake. I will personally call the combo Tea-cake as this reminds me of a movie I watched a long time ago titled<i> "Their eyes were watching God</i>" featuring Halle Berry and Micheal Ealy who played the sweet Teacake in the movie.He encompassed all there is to say about combining cake and tea , <i>LOL, </i>I am sure y'all know what I mean.<i> *wink. </i>Eating your cake with your favorite cup of green, yellow, black, lemon tea etc, is one of the glorious ways to eat your cake and enjoy it. Especially when that cake is your favourite recipes, it just takes you to high heavens.<br />
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Hmmm!Oh yea! did I hear a yum! and hmmmm! there, Yes! this is one of my favorites. Coldstone knows how to combine this best <br />
<a name='more'></a>especially when the cake is a fudge cake. The melt-in-your-mouth feel is just super. It is a combination of sweets that leaves you wanting more. I believe that having this just before meeting your partner would increase your chances of conceiving by 80% <i>( LOL, just kidding).</i> But honestly guys you need to try this combo out! if you have, you will know what am talking about, and if you haven't go get it NOW!. It is a combination that makes you second guess watching your weight!<br />
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This combination I would say is a conventional and nutritious way of eating cake, yet not a very practiced way of eating cake. The cake is usually dipped in creamy milk or eaten and washed down with milk. It can be Hot or Cold milk whichever way you like it as it is based on preference. Try it and let me get your feedback. <br />
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Right now in Nigeria, the temperature has risen so high and the heat is INTENSE!<i> (I must emphasize)</i>. Its really crazy out here that even while driving in your car and your cooling system is on to 18 degrees, you are still sweating like a Christmas goat, ram, chicken or turkey. <i>LOL,</i> its that hot. Also inside your house with the Air conditioner turned on to 16 degrees while you sleep or go around your daily activities, you still have heat rashes on your skin. Chai! its that bad. In all of this everyone is clamoring for a refreshing, chilled bottle of Coke, Fanta or Pepsi. Having a really nice bite of cheesecake or a fluffy mouthful of sponge cake will just make you feel like you are in Antarctica. <i>*wink.</i> Try it and tell me its not true!And for you guys outside Africa with the chilly weather,<i> Biko! borrow us small!</i><br />
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Yea! shocking right? who says cake cannot be combined with alcohol. Its totally doable. But I advise that alcohol be done moderately. My nomination for this combo would be a red velvet cake with a glass of Martini. Hmm!DI-V-I-N-E. Combining these two lets you enjoy the flavours in the cake more. As it is a key ingredient during the process of baking, who says you can have it with it! This I will call a PERFECT VALENTINE!<br />
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That time of the year is close by, where everyone is in a jolly and happy mood, a time when the air smells fresh and heavenly. The festive season is here again people and I am glad to witness another year going to a wrap. Thanking Almighty God for this. <br />
Christmas is a time when families reunite, lovers and couples renew their vows, companies show love and appreciation to their dedicated staff.<br />
Many people show appreciation and love for each other by sharing a cake with loved ones either by inviting guests to their table or by giving them in their homes. <br />
Below I will be talking about cakes you can have this Christmas. Enjoy!<br />
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White Cakes/Cupcakes</h2>
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This is another type of cake that is ideal for the perfect Christmas. The red velvet cake is a very moist cake that can have different types of filling and coating. Be it ice-cream or buttercream. The red velvet is a very sweet way to show love to family and friends, even your co-workers. So do consider giving this cake to that special someone this Christmas and you will be thanked immensely. See my recipe here <a href="http://anniescakeville.blogspot.com.ng/2015/07/how-to-make-red-velvet-cake.html">Red velvet cake recipe</a></div>
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Hmmm... Yum! This is one cake that will make your guests asking for more, employees never leaving your company, or co-workers having a huge crush on you. LoL. This cake if well made has a satiny feel to the mouth. It is a cake that leaves you wanting more. Cheesecakes are a good way to the hearts of your guests when served during Christmas. It brings families together, it mends broken hearts and relationships and can make even the meanest being, melt. *Winks! Ok! That's enough praise to get you trying this cake. LOL! I hope you do (You better). You won't regret it. Check out recipes in the caption below the pictures.<br />
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This type of cake is like the traditional type of cake for Christmas. It is a cake filled with different types of dried fruits or candied fruits. It could also have different types of nuts in them based on your preferences.<br />
It is usually a sponge cake with the fruits soaked in Gin, Whiskey or Brandy overnight in order to activate the juices in the dried or candied fruits. They are very rich cakes, taste excellent and look wonderful on your dinner table. Guest will want more. They do not require frosting on them as they look beautiful straight out of the oven. #StraightOuttaOven, LOL!<br />
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Finally, the Black forest cake is my last pick for Christmas.This also is a cake you can give to your guests this Christmas. It is a very dark cake but sweet and can give you the jungle fever. Lol! remember the saying that goes <i><b>"once you go black you can never go back"</b></i> *wink, Lol. Just try this cake and tell me am wrong. Check out the recipe in the link below the pictures.<br />
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I love my country Nigeria mostly because it is a country blessed with rich cultures and diverse ethnic groups with wonderful cuisines. </div>
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In the average Nigerian culture, When a man and woman are going to be joined together, one of the most important ceremonies, is the traditional wedding. This is very key as it is a symbol of the couple's parent being in total support of the union. There must be a traditional wedding before the church or court wedding, whichever way the couple chooses to be joined. </div>
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A typical traditional wedding tells guest, friends and everyone that needs to know, where the couple is from. In most traditional marriages, in the order of events, the bride's ethnicity is first represented with the bride dressed and dolled up in almost everything that represents where she is from and then after all the pomp and pageantry of the acceptance of the bride price, the bride then changes her attire into the grooms ethnic group i,e if they aren't from the same ethnic group. </div>
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But what I really want to point out in this post today is one of the most important item in any wedding ceremony around the globe, THE CAKE! (<i>Yeah! that's what I am more interested in, please don't get me wrong, I write about cakes lol). </i></div>
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Nigerian bakers are getting more creative and I am so proud to be able to relate with this, as there is a lot of talent in this country. When you attend a Nigerian traditional wedding that you don't even know the couple, don't be scared that you would be bounced out, here is a tip, just take a quick look at the wedding cake on display and you will have a lot of things to say about the couple and viola! you won't be bounced. <i>(Be warned, this isn't for the light-hearted)</i> LOL. But honestly, Nigerian traditional wedding cakes says a lot about the couples especially where one or both of them are from. I will be posting pictures of how a typical Nigerian traditional wedding cake looks like and what ethnicity it represents. I will be mentioning a few here so am sorry if yours isn't represented!,<br />
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<i> </i>In this picture we can see that the couple are dressed in the attire that represents the Yoruba culture. The groom is dressed in Agbada<i>, ( the big, wide clothing worn on the outside)</i> Buba <i>(the long sleeve shirt) and </i>Sokoto <i>(the pants). </i>The Bride is dressed in<i> </i>Iro<i> (the wrapper tied around her waist), </i>Buba<i> (the blouse),</i>Gele<i> (the piece of material tied around the head) and </i>Iborun<i> ( a long piece of wrapper placed on the shoulder that goes across the body.</i></div>
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Just by<i> </i>looking at this cake, you will be able to tell what ethnic group is being represented here.</div>
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This cake represents the core elements of a typical Igbo traditional wedding. The Palm-wine, the Kolanuts and Coral beads, are an important element when celebrating an Igbo traditional wedding. </div>
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At a stage in the wedding programme, the groom is made to seat at a random place among the wedding crowd and the bride carries a cup of palm-wine around in search of her husband. This is to confirm that she made her choice in choosing the man she is to be wedded to. As she searches for him, other men in the crowd beckons on her to present them with the cup of palm-wine which she refuses and as soon as she sights her husband to be, she smiles, walks towards him and kneels to present him with the cup which he drinks from, then he takes her by the hand and they dance back to the special seat that was prepared for them. Aww! How sweet. The coral beads are a common jewellery of most Nigerian cultures and they adorn the neck and hands of the couple. They symbolize royalty and also a seal of authority. </div>
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The Edo bride is dressed in a wrapper tied around her body with her neck and shoulder covered up with an interwoven beaded neck piece. And she also wears a beaded head gear and bead earrings. The groom is dressed in a wide top and wrapper and also wears a large bead around his neck with a beaded head-piece. This cake represents most of how an Edo bride and groom look like. </div>
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Deltan Traditional Wedding Cake</h2>
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Delta State comprises of so many ethnic groups. In as much as the cake doesn't tell about all the ethnic groups in Delta state, it represents a part of the Deltan community. This cake shows mainly how the Urhobos and Eastern Delta dresses during a traditional marriage. In the case of the Itsekiris, the bride dresses almost similarly to the Edo bride but instead of the beaded headpiece, she wears a silver or gold headpiece. She wears a woven coral bead neck-piece that spreads to the shoulder just like the Edo bride.</div>
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The Deltan traditional weddings have an attire in common called the 'GEORGE" (<i>you can google this to see what it looks like). </i>It is a very expensive material and when presented to the bride's parents, it symbolizes wealth<i>. </i></div>
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Hausa Traditional Wedding Cake </h2>
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The Northern part of Nigeria has a cultural practice almost similar to the Indians, especially in their traditional weddings. </div>
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The Hausa bride is usually adorned with henna art all over her body especially on her hands, legs and feet. </div>
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She wears lots of gold jewellery and wears really sparkly clothes. Her jewelries include a nose ring connected to her ear, lots of gold neck-pieces and trinkets etc. </div>
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The Hausa bride is mostly covered up, sometimes just a little part of her face is revealed. </div>
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The cake here just shows how the northern Nigeria loves the henna art and how it symbolizes the bane of their culture. The henna art is done in different creative designs and it makes me envious of the wearer most time. I love, love, love the henna art design. Just that sometimes I worry they may represent some kind of spiritual symbol, but recently I was brave enough to walk into a henna place and got me some henna art tattoo. Lol.</div>
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Idoma/Tiv Traditional Wedding Cake</h2>
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I was opportune to have carried out my mandatory National Youth Service in the middle-belt region of Nigeria- Benue. This state has a very rich culture with lots of palm-wine and palm oil. LOL</div>
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The Benue people are mostly the Tivs or Idomas. I served in the Idoma speaking part of the state and frequently traveled to the Tiv speaking part. </div>
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This cake symbolizes a true Tiv traditional wedding because of the attire the figurines are adorned with. The Tiv and Idoma have the same stripe pattern attire but the difference is in the colours. The Tiv people are associated with the white and black stripe patterns while the Idoma people have the dark-red/wine and black stripe pattern. The bride and groom are also adorned with beads and a lot of farm produce is presented to the family as the mainstay of the Benue people is Farming.</div>
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P.S: This post is meant to show how rich and beautiful the Nigerian culture is. I am proud to be a Nigerian and also proud to be an African. The ethnic group mentioned above are not in any way my preferences but just the few I could gather pictures and enough research on. There are other ethnic groups and their unique representations. If you are in Nigeria or have access to any information about your ethnic group that wasn't featured here, you can send in your own picture of your ethnic group's traditional wedding cake and what they represent and I would be glad to include them in my post. </div>
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<i>I hope you enjoyed reading this post. Make your comments and contributions below.</i></div>
Hairianna's Tutorialshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17213477800948152021noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189544912712201875.post-4709184214551650772015-10-25T10:35:00.002-07:002015-10-25T10:35:54.324-07:00What your Favorite Cake Says about you!Do you know that your favorite cake or dessert can say a lot about your personality?! Check out these cakes and choose your favorite, I bet you it tells exactly what type of person you are. Don't take it too hard, just choose one and make your comments below to see how right this post was. *winks<br />
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Angel Food Cake </h2>
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- You are sweet, lovely and cuddly. </div>
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- You love warm and fuzz. </div>
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- Maybe even a little angelic like the cakes name suggests. </div>
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- A little nutty at times and people sometimes</div>
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Ice-cream cake</h2>
-You like variety in your everyday life.<br />
- For you, indulging is just as much an activity as a way to end a meal.<br />
- You are a go-getter and like sports. You like to participate as well as sit back, watch and enjoy.<br />
- You don't like too give up the remote control and you tend to be self centered and high maintenance.<br />
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Brownies</h2>
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- You are adventurous and good-natured.<br />
- You are a risk taker<br />
- You are always ready to tackle the next obstacle or climb the next mountain<br />
- Start exploring more.<br />
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Chocolate Cake</h2>
- You like the richness of chocolate, are ambitious and passionate in nature.<br />
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Vanilla cake with Chocolate frosting</h2>
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- You are fun-loving, sassy, humorous, not very grounded in life.<br />
- You are very indecisive and lacking motivation.<br />
everyone enjoys being around you but you are a practical joker.<br />
- People should be cautious in making you mad. <br />
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Chocolate on Chocolate Cake</h2>
- You are super-hot and sexy.<br />
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- You are always ready to give and receive.<br />
- You are very creative, adventurous, ambitious and passionate.<br />
- You can appear to be cold on the exterior but you are warm on the inside<br />
- You will never settle for average. So don't be scared to take chances. <br />
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Strawberry Cake </h2>
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- You are romantic, nostalgic and warm. You are great to friends and family in times of need and expect the same in return.<br />
- You can be counted on and reliable.<br />
- You can be very emotional <br />
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- You are sophisticated, classy and refined on the exterior but deep down you love simple comforts.<br />
- You have a soft spot for people<br />
- You are headstrong, confident and nothing gets in your way.<br />
- You stick to your gun.<br />
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Lemon Cake (anything Lemon)</h2>
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- You are smooth, sexy and articulate with your hands <i>(hmm!)</i><br />
- You are an excellent teacher<br />
- You can be a little bit of a diva sometimes but you still make many friends.<br />
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Carrot Cake</h2>
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- You are a very fun-loving person who loves to laugh.<br />
- You are fun to be with, and people like to hang out around you<br />
- You are warm and quirky sometimes and have many loyal friends<i></i><br /><i></i><br />
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Hairianna's Tutorialshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17213477800948152021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189544912712201875.post-86361582415005838592015-10-22T10:53:00.000-07:002015-10-22T11:22:51.892-07:0010 Cakes you must try before you Die<br />
This list will give you an insight into some of the most-loved cakes in the WAorld and I enjoin you to make sure you include them in your Bucket list (Lol) because they are that good!. Here they are;<br />
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1. Angel Food Cake</h2>
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The Angel food cake is a very light in texture sponge cake and it is made by beating egg whites until stiff and then cream of tartar with other ingredients added to it. It is then baked in a tube pan.</div>
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This cake has a melt-in-your-mouth feel and it is one cake that tops my list.</div>
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This cake is of a German origin. It is mainly a chocolate cake with several layers laced with whipped cream and cherries. It is then decorated with more cherries, whipped cream and chocolate crumbs or shavings. The cherries are soaked in a popular brandy called Kirsch which is made from tart cherries. In Germany, this is a mandatory ingredient in the recipe as it gives the cake its signature flavor. This is a cake to die for. *<i>winks</i></div>
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Honestly people, this is one of my favorite cakes<i> (I am having a slice right now)</i>. If I wasn't writing this list in alphabetical order, it will be my No.1 cake to die for. You must try this before you leave this earth my friend! <i>(pun intended</i>) Lol. </div>
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This cake is a sweet cake that has a very smooth satiny feel in your mouth that just gives you the high. It is a layered cake made of a bottom layer of crushed biscuit/crackers/cookies or crumbled sponge cake whichever you prefer and a top layer of a mixture of cream cheese, eggs, sugar, sour cream, whipped cream etc based on the recipe your are using. It is then baked in a spring form pan and a topping of your choice is used e.g strawberries or raspberries. I must tell you, if you haven't had this cake, YOU ARE MISSING<i> (shouting at the top of my voice)</i>. Watch-out for my post on how to make this cake soon. </div>
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I watched an episode of Celebrity Masterchef recently on BBC Lifestyle, and a contestant made a chocolate fondant cake. It was so appealing that I wished that one could just conjure things out of the TV especially when watching Food channels. That aside, the chocolate fondant cake is also called the Molten chocolate cake or Lava cake due to its hard outer layer and a caramel-like liquid chocolate inside. It consists of four major ingredients, Chocolate, eggs, sugar and butter. It is a flour-less cake baked in a Ramekin <i>(this is a small ceramic bowl that can be used in the oven</i>). This cake sure would leave you wanting more and it sure is on my own must-have cake bucket list.</div>
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Chiffon cakes are very light and fluffy cakes and they are made with vegetable oil, eggs, flour, sugar and baking powder. The oil used makes them low in fat compared to their butter counterparts and also this makes them lighter.. Lemon chiffon cakes are the most popular of the various types of chiffon cakes. For cake lovers out there who are too scared to indulge because of the high fat content in cakes, this is one cake you have to try.</div>
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Fruit cake is a cake with a conglomeration<i>(I know big words too. Lol)</i> of different fruits. Fruits such as chopped candied fruits and/or dried fruits, nuts, raisins and spices. They are usually soaked in brandy, rum or gin in order to activate their juices and soften them before going into the cake. This is best done overnight as you get better results. It is mainly a celebration cake like during festive seasons such as Christmas. Its a type of cake that can be eaten without any icing. This cake is a big contender, as if properly done would win your heart.</div>
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An ice-cream cake is a layered cake with ice-cream filling incorporated in each layer, and also frosted with it too. This cake is then frozen to let the ice-cream set. This cake is a very sweet cake and the flavor if the ice-cream used may vary thereby allowing for a more variant cake. It is also one of my favorite as it allows you to have a melt-in-your mouth feel when its being consumed leaving you wanting more. You can't get enough of it until its down to the last crumb. Make sure you try it. </div>
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Yeah! I know you must be thinking by now that I am such a sweet tooth, think again! Lol. I do my cakes moderately <i>(chuckles). </i>But really, I love Oreo cookies, I think something in them just makes you indulge, they have that nice chocolatey sweetness that isn't too sweet and are dark and I love dark!*winks (<i>please don't get me wrong here</i>). It even gets better when its incorporated in cakes and it makes you ooooh! and aaahhh!. Try one of these and you will know what I am talking about. </div>
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Ahhh! at last we are there, I know a lot of people have been expecting to see if this cake would make my list. Of course yeah! what do you think. If it didn't, I am sure I would be sued. Lol! Ok, so this is one of the most famous cakes in every corner of the world. It is almost like the elite of the cake kingdom. If you haven't had a slice then ..... <i>(I reserve my comment)</i>. This cake gets its name from its colour which ranges from bright red, dark red and reddish brown and it is traditionally served with Roux icing or cream cheese frosting. Juice extracted from Beetroots or red food colour is usually used to achieve this redness. Some even achieve their from the reaction of the acidic vinegar and the buttermilk used. This is one cake you must try, it is really moist and very enjoyable. Check out my red velvet cake recipe <a href="http://anniescakeville.blogspot.com.ng/2015/07/how-to-make-red-velvet-cake.html">here</a></div>
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A Swiss roll cake is a thin sheet, spongy cake baked in a flat rectangular baking pan. It is then filled up with mostly chopped strawberries, jam or whipped cream and than rolled in a swirl pattern. This is a very classy and must cake as it is just sits beautifully in your plate and dares you to eat it. Try it out</div>
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The joining of a man and woman as one is a very sacred one. In Nigeria, this day is not taken lightly especially by the Bride. With the advent of all forms of Social Media platforms, having your wedding with lots of fanfare and a very glamorous cake is now the core of the ceremony in order for their wedding to be featured on popular social media pages and be the rave of the moment. Couples now shoot short films telling their love stories, of which some of them could be good contenders in Film Festivals. Well, whether you want your wedding to be elaborate or serene. Or your are the bride who wants your wedding to be the talk of town, ignoring the real meaning of a wedding. Here are a few tips on how to choose your perfect Wedding cake.<br />
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In order to have your perfect wedding and cake, you need to plan ahead of time. Place your order with the Baker 6months ahead of the wedding ceremony.Make sure you check constantly to make sure you are up-to-date with how your cake is going. Show your cake baker/decorator pictures of what you have in mind and let the baker draw up sketches of what you want your cake to look like.<br />
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When planning your wedding, do well to look for wedding cake ideas and what inspires you, in order to incorporate it into the event. Let your cake speak for you. and also tell people about you.<br />
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If you do not want your wedding cake featured on Cakewrecks, then I advise you take this tip seriously. When choosing your baker make sure you trust their work and they are reputable. Also ensure that they know what they are doing and can translate your cake sketch into a reality. Go for a professional or someone who you know or have seen their work.<br />
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Be honest about your budget. Many brides crave a very glamorous wedding and when their budget doesn't cover it, they try to cut corners by hiring a less experienced baker that they pay less to achieve this. This doesn't work most of the time as it turns out to be a disaster. Stick to your budget. If you have a small budget, then choose a more simple cake design and limit your number of tiers. This will cut cost. Remember you get what you pay for. Don't be cheap and expect glam. Cut your coat according to your cloth. <br />
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The number of people you want to invite to your wedding will determine the size of your cake. The portions will determine the size of the cake. If you don't intend to share your wedding cake, you can also contract your baker to make small pieces for each guest. Make sure you have a clear understanding with your baker and a well put together contract.<br />
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When you have chosen your wedding cake, make sure it is what suits you and what you like. You can decide to incorporate location, season (e.g Festive period ) fashion, nature or tell your story in your wedding cake as long as it is all you and you like it. <br />
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This is a very important part of choosing your wedding cake. Make sure you involve your partner in the cake design, testing and all there is. Do not be a selfish bride by excluding one of the most important person in your decisions. This is very vital. It will help strengthen the bond on your big day.<br />
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Baking unlike cooking requires precision and adequate measurements. There is no room for errors, therefore the need to always follow the recipe accordingly and if you need to substitute any ingredient, make sure you are certain it will not ruin the outcome. Read my post on<a href="http://anniescakeville.blogspot.com.ng/2015/07/is-baking-cake-science.html" target="_blank"> The Science of Baking. </a><br />
Yours truly has had her own fair share of baking mistakes and mishaps (lol) <a href="http://anniescakeville.blogspot.com.ng/2015/07/my-worst-cake-making-experience.html" target="_blank">My worst cake making experience</a>. But that didn't stop me from pressing on. We are bound to make errors while baking, here are 10 common mistakes you can make while baking a cake and how to fix them. <br />
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This is one major mistake that can cause a major mishap when baking. When adjusting a recipe either due to unavailability of some ingredients in your location or because you want to reduce the fat content or substitute any ingredient for a vegan one if you are a vegetarian, you have to be careful in making these adjustments. The solution to this is to find out the importance of that ingredient in the recipe and carry out a research on a substitute that would do the same job without ruining your baking. This is very important.<br />
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I know, I know, this one very big issue with baking especially when it is your first time of baking. The urge is always there to open the oven door to take a peep to see how far your cake is coming up. My own hand always itch (lol) a lot I tell you when baking, always wanting to see how far the cake has gone. This is a very wrong practice and it will ruin the cake because the temperature will deplete any time you open the oven door and this fluctuations is bad for the cake. Try to avoid doing this by engaging in other activities while baking but don't forget to check on it after the stipulated time on the recipe.So shut that oven now!<br />
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3. Not Preheating your oven</h3>
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Preheating your oven before baking is a very important part of baking. I can bet you that 99percent of recipes you find states that the oven be preheated first. Make sure you preheat your oven at least for 15mins before putting in your cake. To preheat your oven just put on your oven and set it to the required temperature halfway into prepping your cake batter, so that by the time you are done your oven will have been set to the right temperature. You can invest in an oven temperature to make sure of the temperature inside the oven. Failure to do this can result in a sunken cake. If your are using a pot do the same thing. Check out my <a href="http://anniescakeville.blogspot.com.ng/2015/07/how-to-bake-cake-without-oven.html" target="_blank">How to bake a cake without an oven post.</a><br />
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4. Cake Sticking to the pan </h3>
When this happens, what you get is a broken cake or a cake with a patch of it peeled out. This has happened to me a lot and I realized this happens if the pan isn't properly greased. What you need to do is makes sure you line the pan properly with butter and use a baking sheet or a clean A4 paper cut out in the shape of your pan. This not only helps the cake to come out clean but also leaves your pan clean and smooth. <br />
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I bet that many of face this a lot. While some bakers like the domeness (if I can use that word), others don't. I am indifferent. This is usually caused when the oven temperature is too hot. All you need to do is a quick fix by just leveling the cake with a knife. Easy!. lol. <br />
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6. Skipping Sifting </h3>
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Sifting your dry ingredients is very important while baking. As this allows air to be incorporated and also letting the particles loose to avoid lumps. Sifting your flour, baking powder or any dry ingredient helps your cake to be fluffier, have a higher rise and also make adequate measurements.. I know it is tempting to just use the ingredients like that but sift it and you will see a difference.<br />
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This can occur when you are in a hurry to bake or you need to meet a deadline but this isn't the wisest move as this action can mar the outcome of your baking. Make sure that all your ingredients are at room temperature i.e 25 degrees Celsuis. Your butter, eggs and other soft ingredients you need to use should be at room temperature before they are used as this will enable the mixture to cream faster and better imcorporated.<br />
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8. Interchanging Baking Powder for Baking Soda</h3>
This is a common mistake that most beginner bakers make. They may look the same but there is a big difference between Baking powder and Baking soda. Read my post on <a href="http://anniescakeville.blogspot.com.ng/2015/07/the-science-of-baking-cake-concluding.html">The science of Baking<span style="color: black;"> . </span></a><br />
<span style="color: black;">Most times recipes that call for baking soda has salt included while baking powder doesn't. Make sure you work according to the recipe except you want to create your own and you can't do this without first understanding how the recipe turns out. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">9. Using substandard, Stale or Expired Ingredients </span></h3>
<span style="color: black;"> Using substandard, stale or expired ingredients can affect your baking a lot. Therefore before baking, make sure you check your ingredients properly to ensure they are fresh and up-to-date. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"> This is also a common mistake made when baking, making sure you measure your ingredients properly is important as it is essential in baking. Inadequacies are not allowed in baking. Make sure that while measuring dry ingredients, you have to level them and measure them after they have been sifted. Ensure to use your measuring cups and spoons too. No assumptions allowed it isn't like cooking. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Hairianna's Tutorialshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17213477800948152021noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189544912712201875.post-8809429074691933962015-09-20T08:57:00.000-07:002015-10-22T13:17:37.142-07:00OMBRE Petal Cake Tutorial (Two-toned)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a very easy-to-do DIY cake decoration. The Ombre design is something that has been in vogue for the past years. It is now very much incorporated in Fashion mainly Hair and nails. The Ombre design can be used to decorate your wedding cakes and other ceremonious cakes. It can be done in ruffles style, petal style, star style, frill style amongst others. You can also play with your colours. Here is a step by step tutorial on how to do the Ombre petal style two-toned design enjoy.</div>
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<li>Crumb-coated round cake <i>(check out my next post on how to crumb-coat your cake easily)</i></li>
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<li>Two Piping bags filled with buttercream coloured to your choice <i>(mine was Violet)</i></li>
<li>No. 12 round piping tip</li>
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<b>Procedure: </b>To make your Ombre cake, fix your round tip into the piping bag. Place your cake on a cake board on the revolving stand. Making sure your facing directly in front of the cake, pipe dots on the cake starting from the bottom with the darker shade to the top with the lighter shade of buttercream.</div>
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You will notice that the dots are peaked and it is at this peaks, that the offset palette knife is used to press down on it and smoothened on the cake. Scrape the tip of the knife on the scraper. Continue to do this untill all the cake is covered making sure you scrape the knife at each interval.</div>
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For the top, pipe dots just like you did on the sides and smoothen it on the cake from the peaked point.</div>
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Continue in this pattern starting with the lighter shade of buttercream and working it in with the darker shade. When you get to the middle and seal with a dot.</div>
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At the end, when there isn't any space to smoothen on the cake, just pipe dots to seal the space. And your Ombre petal cake is ready.</div>
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Hairianna's Tutorialshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17213477800948152021noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189544912712201875.post-40534659573986485242015-09-20T07:43:00.000-07:002015-10-07T10:57:56.715-07:00Checkerboard CakeHi there Friends, do you want to surprise that special someone or you was to be creative with your cake, well here is a tutorial on how to make a Checkered Board cake without a checkerboard pan.<br />
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<b> Difficulty: Quite Easy</b><br />
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<li><b>Checkerboard Template or a 4" and 2" round cutters (<i>you can get the template from <a href="https://www.bakers-corner.com.au/assets/Bakers_Corner_Checkerboard_Cake_Template.pdf" target="_blank">Bakers-corner.com</a> </i></b></li>
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Place the template on one of the cakes and with the skewers or toothpick, secure the checkerboard template through the holes provided on the template, on the cake making sure its well placed.<br />
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With a sharp knife carefully trace along the lines, first for the centre and then the outer circle. Carefully lift the cut out pieces aside making sure the don't break(<i>that is why it is a good idea to chill your cake first)</i>. Do the same for the other three cakes and set aside. Or alternatively use the 2" cutter to cut out the middle first and the the 4" cutter to cut out the other piece.<br />
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With all your pieces out, now assemble the pieces back putting the medium chocolate circle into the big vanilla piece and closing up the centre with the centre piece of the vanilla piece. See Picture below<br />
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When this is completed, stack your cakes, starting with the chocolate cake piece and then ending with the vanilla cake piece. Making sure you layers each one with a coat of buttercream as you stack.<br />
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Crumb coat the entire cake with buttercream frosting and pipe any design you want. I did an Ombre petal design on mine. Check out the tutorial in my next post.<br />
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And there you have it your checkerboard cake. I hope you found this tutorial helpful. Kindly place your comments and contributions below let me know how yours turned out. <br />
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The term "Ganache" simply put, means a whipped filling of chocolate and cream used in pastries and desserts. Chocolate ganache can be used as a frosting for layering cake. It is usually sweet, creamy, runny (can be thicker for filling cakes) and has a glossy appearance. It can also be used for decorating cakes and lettering (<i>see example in the picture above)</i>. Below is a simple easy to prepare recipe. <br />
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<li><span style="font-weight: normal;">1/2 pack Dark chocolate (<i>sweet, semi-sweet or unsweetned).</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;"> 1 cup heavy cream</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Confectioners' sugar <i>(add to the suit the consistency of Ganache you want)</i></span></li>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Note: the ratio of cream to chocolate depends on the type of ganache you want. For coating, a 1:1 chocolate to cream ratio would do, but for filling cakes and making rolled truffles, a thicker consistency is needed. Hence a higher chocolate to cream ratio</i>. </span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"></span><b>Procedure:</b> Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over a medium heat and let it simmer until hot enough to melt up the chocolate. Chop the chocolate into a separate saucepan and pour the hot cream over it. Let it stand for 5minutes or until all the chocolate is melted. <br />
Add the confectioners sugar and adjust to your consistency.<br />
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Pour over cake or make a thicker consistency and use as a filling or for cake decorating. If the ganache gets too thick, heat it over a low heat until runny again. This is a very easy recipe and it tastes really great. Enjoy!</div>
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Colouring fondant is very easy. Just follow my step by step process on how to colour your fondant. <br />
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<b>Step 1:</b> Knead the fondant on a dusted work surface area. <br />
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<b>Step 2: </b>Swipe streaks or dots of the food colour of your desire with the toothpick on the fondant <i>(share into chunks if you want to make several colours)</i><br />
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<b>Step 3: </b>Coat your hands with shortening or dust the fondant with cornstarch or icing sugar. Knead in the colour thoroughly until well mixed. Making sure all the colour is well incorporated into the fondant. If you are colouring more that one fondant with different colours, make sure you wash your hands after each handling of the different colours and wipe them dry to avoid the colours mixing into each other.<br />
See its very easy right! <br />
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I LOVE COLOURS! Am sure if you are familiar with my posts, you would have realized that by now (LOL). Colours make life beautiful, meaningful, hopeful and dreamy. That's why playing with colours especially when dealing with fondant can be very fun. You can marbleize your fondant and use it to cover your cupcakes, muffins, and cakes for various occasions. </div>
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Marbleizing fondant is a very simple DIY (do-it-yourself) process. All you need to do is just choose your colours and follow my lead on how to marbleize your fondant (LOL). </div>
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Below, you will find two easy ways to marbleize fondant. You can marbleize as many colours as you want, ranging from two to five or more colours. Read on... </div>
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P.S: <i>I noticed that looking at the picture on the left of my marbleized fondant, if I flip it to landscape instead of portrait, it almost looks like the shape of my country's map but without all the other colours except green and white. (LOL). Ok back to business *winks</i><br />
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Marbleized Fondant: Things you'll need:</h2>
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<li>Fondant (see <a href="http://anniescakeville.blogspot.com/2015/08/how-to-make-homemade-fondant.html">Homemade Fondant Recipe</a>) </li>
<li>Fondant Roller and Smoothner</li>
<li>Food colours <i>(all the colours you want to marbleize)</i></li>
<li>Smooth surface (<i>for rolling fondant)</i></li>
<li>Shortening e.g Crisco/ Corn starch or Icing sugar to prevent sticking</li>
<li>Cupcakes or Cake to cover it with. </li>
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Method 1: Free-hand Style Fondant Marbleizing</h3>
In this method, all you have to do is roll out a two balls of white fondant. Colour one of them to any colour you want (<i> see my post on how to colour your fondant</i>). Mix the two balls into each other slightly until you achieve the marbleized look . Its very easy. Just make sure you do not knead the coloured fondant too much into the plain fondant. <br />
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Method 2: Twist style Fondant Marbleizing</h3>
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Here take two different balls of fondant and roll them into a sausage-shape. Set them side by side and twist them together intertwining them with each other. Make a Z shape with them together, press together and roll into a sausage shape again. Repeat this process twice. When done, dust your surface properly to avoid sticking, then use your fondant roller to roll it out and smoothen it with a fondant smoothner carefully.</div>
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Here we can take as many colours as we want but when trying to marbleize them, we stack them up like a hot-dog (funny- right). Let me show you;</div>
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Now that you have done this, smoothen them together pressing them down lightly with your palm to make them stick to each other. Then twist it three times, make a Z-shape with it, press together at the ends the Z and roll with your palm into a sausage. Repeat this procedure three times and then on the last twist, twist it like five times and it will form lines-of-colour-like pattern just like mine. Then roll out making sure you dust your surface properly to prevent it sticking. As sticking may result in your fondant tearing while lifting. And one of the cons of marbleizing fondant is that you cannot knead it again at this point as kneading it will result to the colours blending into each other more thereby losing your fine line pattern.</div>
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<i>And </i><i>*drumroll, there you have your marbleized fondant. A marbleized fondant for a marbleized cake (LOL).</i></div>
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MARBLEIZED CAKE</h2>
To marbleize simply put is to incorporate different colours that intertwine into each other (<i>This is my own definition. LOL)</i>. Marbleizing a cake is so much fun and you can play with colours ranging from one or more colours. Today I am going to show a tutorial on how to marbleize your cake. Here I marbleized pink colour and dark brown with my cake batter.<br />
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<i> </i><span style="font-weight: normal;">Prepare </span>your cake pan by greasing it with butter and lining the inside with baking paper or cutting out A4 paper and set aside. Preheat the oven to 180 degree Celsius. Share the cake batter into the bowls in proportions as you want your marbleized cake to turn out <i>( I had more of the ordinary batter, </i><i>almost an equal amount for the chocolate batter</i><i> and</i><i> little for the pink batter </i><i>)</i><i> </i>.<br />
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Add the pink and Dutch- processed cocoa into the separate bowls and mix thoroughly with different spoons. Leaving one of the bowls containing cake batter untouched.<br />
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Put the a spoonful of batter into the cake pan alternating each colour. If you are using a round pan. Go all round and fill the bottom of the pan. Then alternate each colour again on top of the previous layer.<br />
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When this is done, use the handle part of the spatula to draw big swirl patterns. Make sure to make big swirls and don't make too much swirls, four or five swirls is enough. </div>
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Bake the cake in the oven for 45minutes and check doneness. If undone,bake for another 15minutes then set it on a cooling rack to cool. And Viola! you have your marbleized cake. Its quite easy!</div>
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I have published an earlier post on how to make your fondant see <a href="http://anniescakeville.blogspot.com/2015/08/how-to-make-homemade-fondant.html">How to make your homemade Fondant</a>, here I am going straight to the point and showing you how to cover your cake with Fondant. Its very easy, if you followed my recipe, you won't have any problem rolling out your fondant or it breaking up as you lift it. Below is a step by step illustration on how to cover your cake in fondant.<br />
Note: Covering a cake with fondant may very slightly vary when it comes to the shape of the cake. Round cakes are the easiest to cover whilst other shapes may be a little tricky but it not something you can't work around. <i>*winks</i><br />
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<li> Shortening e.g Crisco/Dusting bag with Icing sugar/ Corn starch <i>( I use corn starch when am working with white fondant but use icing sugar or shortening when I am working with coloured fondant but the best is using a shortening like Crisco as it doesn't leave any residue)</i></li>
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<b>Step 1:</b> Prepare your cake by setting on the cake board and crumb-coating with buttercream frosting and letting it dry. Make sure the consistency of the buttercream is a bit hard in order to allow it dry fast.<br />
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<b>Step 2: </b>After crumb-coating, set the cake aside on a flat surface or a turntable. Coat your fondant roller and the surface with shortening, cornstarch or icing sugar. This helps it not to stick to either the surface or the roller. Roll out your fondant very wide to a circumference that can cover the entire cake. <i>(hint: you can use a ruler to measure the cake's width and length and rolling out your fondant with the measurement, making sure you make the fondant wider by a few more inches). </i><br />
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<b>Step 3</b>: When you roll it out enough, and to a width that isn't too thin, start with the ears end of the fondant and roll it up on the fondant roller. Bring your cake closer and lift the fondant with the roller. Place it on the cake, release and unroll the fondant over the cake.<br />
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<b> Step 4</b>: When the cake is well covered, work from the top of the cake with your hand to the sides of the cake carefully pressing down to take the shape of the cake. Smoothen the fondant over the cake with a fondant smoothner. Starting with the top and then the sides. <br />
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<b> Step 5: </b>Making sure the cake well smoothened, cut off extra fondant with a scissors you use specially for your baking, a sharp knife or invest in a fondant cutter. I use a scissors or knife<i> (a serrated knife I use specially for my pastries</i>), its cheaper. Stack up your cake if you are making a tiered cake. Watchout for my post on how to stack a cake. If you have jagged ends, don't worry as you can use a ribbon to wrap around jagged ends or just cut out ribbon pieces out of fondant and wrap them around the base, just like I have in my finished work picture above. You can also cut out shapes to decorate your cake. <br />
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Using fondant for the covering of your cake gives it a smooth and glossy finish. This is why it is the most used type of icing for wedding cakes. Fondant is especially used because of the way it is workable and can make great shapes and objects that looks more like the real thing. I personally love using fondant and love to make mine myself as opposed to buying from the stores. This is not the only reason, I am a "I CAN-DO IT MYSELF" kind of person and I tell myself that there is really no big deal to it. But I must confess, It has been really challenging as the journey to finding a good recipe has proved abortive. I have watched a lot of Youtube videos, tried a lot of recipes and have met failure many times. Its either it dries out too quickly or breaks out, at other times I have been lucky. But yesterday as I basked in the euphoria of welcoming my new niece who's christening is coming up soon, I decided I will make a cake to celebrate and I must use Fondant because I intend making baby shoes and a Perambulator. I started to surf the net for other recipes I haven't tried and couldn't find any(LOL). Then it struck me, why not try to make your own recipe! I started to brain-storm. I thought of the main ingredients in fondant and their functions and Eureka! At last I made my very own fondant recipe. Its very simple to make you wouldn't believe it. It was very pliable and it worked along with me as if I were its only hope. LOL</div>
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<li>1 teaspoon Glycerine</li>
<li>1 satchet Gelatin</li>
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Pour the cooled mixture into the well made in the bowl of sifted icing sugar.<br />
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Mix with a spatula until well mixed. Sprinkle some of the left over icing sugar onto a flat work surface<br />
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Pour the mixture onto the surface and knead with your hands until it comes together and doesn't stick to your fingers.<br /><br />
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And Voila! There you have it! My very own easy to make fondant recipe. Its very workable and doesn't hurt your shoulders. LOL. Put it in a double wrap and in an airtight container.<br />
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Here is a picture of what I did with mine. I just added a tablespoon of tylose powder/C.M.C powder to make this beautiful baby shoes I will be using for my niece's baby christening cake. <br />
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First I made some buttercream mini-roses or should I say nano-roses LOL. Then I put my buttercream to use by making a basket weave pattern on the cake. Here is a step by step process of how I did it. </div>
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<b>Step 2:</b> Prepare your buttercream by adding the colour you want to use and putting it in a piping bag. Pipe a vertical line from bottom to top of the cake.<br />
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<b>Step 6</b>: Continue in this pattern until the whole cake is covered.<br />
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<b>Step 7:</b> Pipe the edge of the cake for a basket-like looking edge. Take your flower wires and insert them to form a handle. Roll out a piece of coloured fondant (<i>see my next post on how to make your own fondant)</i> and wrap it around the flower wires. Arrange your mini-roses on the top of the cake and voila! Your basket cake is ready!<br />
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Buttercream icing can be used as frosting for layering a cake, to cover a cake or to make fancy roses and patterns. In this post, I am going to show you how to make your own Buttercream icing.</div>
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Below is my own recipe for Buttercream icing, its sweet but not too sweet as I added lime juice to balance out the sweetness in the Buttercream because of the icing sugar. </div>
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<b> Procedure: </b>Sift 4 cups of icing sugar into a bowl and set aside. In an electric mixer bowl, cream butter until pale, add vanilla extract and lime juice. </div>
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Alternate the milk with the icing sugar and mix thoroughly at each interval. Adjust the consistency with the remaining icing sugar if need be .</div>
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For layering a cake, a slightly runny consistency will do just fine. While for frosting or crumb-coating a cake, a slightly hard consistency that forms a peak when mixed will be great. For Buttercream roses and other piping styles, a medium-hard consistency is the way to go as this helps to make them dry faster. Just make sure it aint too hard to expel from the piping bag. </div>
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When done, you can colour the buttercream to any shade of colour you want. Here, gel paste or powdered<i> (makes sure you mix thoroughly</i>) food colours will be best but if you are using a liquid food colour, do well to add more icing sugar to your buttercream in order not to have a too-runny buttercream. </div>
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Here is how mine turned out! And see my next post on how I put it to use in my <i>"How to make a Basket weave pattern cake"</i></div>
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Growing up as a child, the first time I ever saw a rainbow in the sky I was ecstatic. I couldn't believe my eyes because I thought it was too good to be true and I marveled at its wonder. It made me to know that God is truly awesome and is a great Artist. Rainbows are meteorological phenomenons caused by reflection, refraction and dispersion of light in water droplets causing a spectrum of light to appear in the sky. They take the form of a multi-coloured arc or semi-circle. Rainbows caused by sunlight always appear in the section of sky directly opposite the sun.</div>
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They can be full circles; but, the average observer sees only an arc formed by illuminated droplets above the ground and its centered on a line from the sun to the observers eye.</div>
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Today I have decided to post this recipe of mine to bring down the rainbow you see in the sky, far from you to being very close and sitting on your kitchen table or cake board. Enjoy!</div>
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<b>Procedure: </b>Preheat the oven/pot (see my previous post on "how to bake a cake without oven") to 180 degrees Celsius.<br />
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When this is completed, put the colours into each bowls accordingly, starting with red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. <i>( I used the acronym ROYGBIV)</i>. </div>
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With a different spoon for each bowl, mix in the colours thoroughly. Using different spoons prevents colours mixing together. You can use same spoon if you want, but you will have to wash it from time to time which is quite stressful. That's why I went for the option of using different spoons.</div>
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Bake each coloured batter one at a time by pouring in the batter into the pan and using the spoon to work it out to fill the base of the pan. Make sure the batter fills the base completely because the batter is a thin layer, so care must be taken to make sure its evenly distributed. </div>
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When completely cool, layer each cake with butter-cream frosting <i>(watch-out for my post on my butter-cream frosting recipe)</i> and stack up the cakes in layers. </div>
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Repeat the same procedure for the mixing of the colours for the frosting and put them in your piping bag with the tip and pipe in petal shaped patterns. And there you have it! Your very own rainbow cake!<br />
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STEP BY STEP PROCESS OF LAYERING A CAKE</h4>
Hi everyone! <br />
Here, we will see the step by step process on how to layer a cake. I will be showing you how to make a 2-layer cake. The amount of layers you want will determine how many cakes you will need.<br />
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<li>Two already prepared and cooled Cakes</li>
<li>Palette Knife</li>
<li>Serated knife for carving dome top <i>(optional)</i></li>
<li>Buttercream /Roux/Cream Cheese/ Chocolate Icing (whichever type you want to use. I sometimes use ice-cream)</li>
<li> Refrigerator/Freezer</li>
<li>Cake Turntable<i>/</i>Revolver<i> (it makes the job easier but if you don't have, no worries you can do without it).</i></li>
<li>Board/ plate base. </li>
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<b>Step 1:</b> Set the first cake on the turn-table/revolver or use any base for this, be it a board or breakable plate. Level it with the serrated knife or turn the bottom side up to have a leveled top.<br />
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<b>Step 2:</b> With the palette knife, spread the frosting on the cake. Make sure the frosting is about 1-inch thick in order to get a very visible frost after layering. You can pipe the sides round first and then fill in the middle to help you achieve this.<br />
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<b>Step 3:</b> Place the second cake on the frosted cake and exert a little pressure to make it glue together. <br />
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<b>Step 4: </b>Using the palette knife, apply frosting to cover the entire cake and let it sit in the freezer for 1 hour or in the fridge for more. After 1hr, bring out, by this time the frosting would have hardened and the layered cake will be ready for Icing completely either with fondant or butter-cream. Whatever kind of icing you decide to use will do just fine. Transfer onto the display board or plate for the final icing process. </div>
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See my next post for how to ice a cake.<br />
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<u><b>Tips and Advice </b></u><br />
1. When applying the icing with the palette knife, do well to scrape off extras from the knife from time to time as using it continuously without scraping can result in a messy, not-smooth cake. Or dip in warm water from time to time to create a smooth finish.<br />
2. Make sure the part of the freezer you place your cake in, is accommodating just the cake or it doesn't have anything on top of it to prevent them falling and spoiling the cake.<br />
3. You can use a cake leveler for the top of your cake if you have one otherwise just turn the bottom side up.<br />
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<i>Thank you for reading, hope you enjoyed it and found it helpful. </i><br />
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Red Velvet cake is a type of cake that is usually bright-red, dark-red or reddish-brown in colour. It is traditionally prepared as a layer cake and topped with cream cheese or cooked Roux icing (this is also known as boiled milk icing). This icing is prepared by boiling 1 cup of milk and 3 tablespoons of flour until thick. It is then removed from the heat and allowed to cool below room temperature and then 1 cup of white sugar and 1 cup of butter beaten until creamy and pale is added to it and continuously beaten together until very fluffy. For the best result this icing should be beaten for a very long time.<br />
The Red velvet cake gets its colouring either from the cocoa and vinegar reaction in it or the easiest way - from artificial food colouring which I used in this recipe.The Red velvet is one of my favorites as I like to layer it with ice-cream. Here is my recipe below. Enjoy!<br />
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RED VELVET CAKE RECIPE</h3>
<b>Prep time: 45mins Cook Time: 1hr Total Time: 1hr 45mins </b><br />
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<li>1 cup Butter</li>
<li>1/3 cup Sugar</li>
<li>2 cups Flour</li>
<li>2 tbsp Baking Powder</li>
<li>1 tbsp Lime juice</li>
<li>2 Eggs</li>
<li>1/3 cup melted Chocolate</li>
<li>1 cup Milk</li>
<li>1 tbsp blended Whiskey</li>
<li>1 teaspoon Vanilla essence</li>
<li>Red food coloring</li>
<li>A pint of Ice cream for layering</li>
<li>Roux Icing for frosting.</li>
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Procedure: Grease and line a 6-inch baking pan and set aside. Preheat the oven or pot(see my other post <a href="http://anniescakeville.blogspot.com/2015/07/how-to-bake-cake-without-oven.html"> how to bake a cake without an oven</a>) to 180 degrees Celsius. In a bowl mix together all dry ingredients and set aside. With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar till pale and creamy. Add eggs, vanilla, melted chocolates and beat together until properly mixed. Add milk, lime juice and whiskey, beat until well mixed.<br />
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Fold in dry ingredients, a handful at a time. Pour batter into the greased baking pan and set in the oven/pot.<br />
Cook until a skewer when inserted comes out clean<i> ( see my other post on how to check for doneness of a cake</i>). Set on a cooling rack to cool, then serve like that or frost with roux icing (<i>see my other post on how to layer a cake)</i><br />
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