is cake. Yes, this simple baked good has troubled me for years. I strive to make a beautiful cake. I have many many delicious cakes but I have never really make anything worth of taking pictures. Yesterday I made a birthday cake for a coworker and once again I was unable to get the cakes cleanly out of their pans (despite lots of crisco and flour) and was forced to use frosting to hide the flaws. My attempt reminded me of my one flirtation with fondant at Amy's bachelorette party in Vermont. As you can see from the picture, it was not exactly a beautiful creation either. I have decided that springform pans will be the answer to my prayers. Anyone else have any suggestions? Help me finally realize my dream!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
The Bane of My Culinary Existence...
is cake. Yes, this simple baked good has troubled me for years. I strive to make a beautiful cake. I have many many delicious cakes but I have never really make anything worth of taking pictures. Yesterday I made a birthday cake for a coworker and once again I was unable to get the cakes cleanly out of their pans (despite lots of crisco and flour) and was forced to use frosting to hide the flaws. My attempt reminded me of my one flirtation with fondant at Amy's bachelorette party in Vermont. As you can see from the picture, it was not exactly a beautiful creation either. I have decided that springform pans will be the answer to my prayers. Anyone else have any suggestions? Help me finally realize my dream!
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My bachelorette cake rocked! You should post the pic of it mostly eaten. Anyway, I use spring form pans and have had good results. I cut a circle of parchment to fit in the bottom of the pan and then butter the whole thing.
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