apple cake recipe

I had half a dozen apples in the fridge. The recipe was very simple, used only one egg, so easy to substitute the egg. The cake came out very well. It was very moist and fluffy, but over the top sweet. The original recipe used 1 cup sugar and the apples I used were sweet too, so the cake became very sweet. So I have changed the recipe to 3/4 cup of sugar. I was wondering what to do with the cake, then got this (wonderful) idea. I was not sure whether it would work, but I was totally surprised and happy with the result. Check the My Notes section to see what I did. But this apple cake recipe is definitely a keeper for its easy prep and unbelievably moist and fluffy texture for a vegan cake.
Integration

Butter, softened (I used Earth Balance - 4 tbspns) 3 tablespoons

Sugar 3/4 cup

Ener-G (in place of 1 egg) 1 and 1/2 teaspoons

Water 2 tablespoons

Soy Milk (if using Ener-G) 3 tablespoons

Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon

All Purpose Flour (I used whole wheat pastry flour) 1 cup

Baking Soda 1 teaspoon

Salt 1/4 teaspoon

Ground Cinnamon (I used 1/4 teaspoon) 1/2 teaspoon

Ground Nutmeg (I did not use) 1/2 teaspoon

Apples, peeled and diced (I grated it) 3 cups

Nuts, chopped (I used 1/2 cup walnuts) 1/4 cup

Whipped cream/Ice cream optiona

Fairy Tale Princess Cake

Delight your princess with a magical cake that's made foolproof with an easy cake mix and purchased frosting.

Prep Time: 40 min

Total Time: 3 hours 40 min

Makes: 30 servings

2	boxes Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix
	Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix boxes
2	containers (1 lb each) Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
	Red food color
1	fashion doll (11 1/2 inches tall)
1/4	cup Betty Crocker® star-shaped candy decors 1. Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 1 (1 1/2-quart) ovenproof bowl (8 inches across top) and 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with shortening; coat with flour (do not use cooking spray).* 2. In large bowl, make both cake mixes as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs for each mix. (Two boxes of cake mix can be made at one time; do not make more than 2 boxes, and do not increase beating time.) Pour 3 1/2 cups batter into 1 1/2-quart bowl and 2 1/2 cups batter into each cake pan. 3. Bake cake pans 35 to 40 minutes and bowl 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove cakes from pans and bowl; place rounded sides up on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour. If necessary, cut off rounded tops of cakes baked in 8-inch pans. Cut 2-inch-diameter hole in center of all 3 cakes. 4. Spoon frosting into large bowl. Stir in enough food color until desired pink color. Place one 8-inch cake on serving plate; spread 1/3 cup frosting over top. Top with second 8-inch cake; spread with 1/3 cup frosting. Top with bowl cake. 5. Wrap hair and lower half of doll with plastic wrap. Insert doll into center of cake. Trim side of cake if necessary to make a tapered "skirt." 6. To "crumb-coat" cake, spread thin layer of frosting over side and top of layered cake to seal in crumbs. Freeze cake 30 to 60 minutes. 7. Fit #24 star tip into decorating bag. Spoon 1/4 cup pink frosting into decorating bag; set aside. Starting at waist of doll, frost cake with downward strokes to make ruffled skirt. Use star tip to cover bodice of doll and add decoration to skirt if desired. Gently press star decors into frosting to decorate neckline and skirt. Unwrap hair. *As shown in How-To Video, cake can be baked in 3 (8-inch) round cake pans and 1 (1 1/2-quart) bowl. Use 3 1/2 cups batter in bowl and 1 2/3 cups batter in each cake pan. Bake cake pans 30 to 35 minutes and bowl 45 to 50 minutes.  High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 1 1/2-quart bowl 50 to 55 minutes

Hat Cake

Parade this cake at a special occasion! Birthdays, teas or a hats-off-to-you celebration!

Prep Time: 30 min

Total Time: 2 hours 18 min

Makes: 16 serving

Containts

1	box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® cake mix (any flavor)
	Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
2	containers Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy or Whipped frosting (any flavor)
	Ribbon and edible flowers (dianthus, pansies, violas)

Preperation

1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Bake and cool cake as directed on box--except use one 8-inch round pan and one 9-inch round pan. 2. Cut 6-inch circle out of waxed paper; place on 8-inch layer. Cut cake around circle with small knife to make 6-inch round layer; place on 9-inch layer, attaching pieces with small amount of frosting. 3. Frost cake. Trim hat with ribbon and flowers. Store loosely covered in refrigerator. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Follow High Altitude cake mix directions for 8-inch and 9-inch pans.

How-to make a diaper cake

The amazing baby shower diaper cake

 

While making a diaper cake may seem simple when just looking at the finished product in a picture or at the baby shower, it can be a big pain when you don't know all the tricks and tips.  Even some of the online free instructions will unintentionally leave out steps that could stop you dead in your tracks.  Remember that sometimes 'free' isn't always helpful.

Example Diaper Cake Recipe 

When you purchase instructions you'll normally get at least a few example recipe's to work with. This can make shopping for the ingredients as easy as possible. An example recipe would be like the following:

• 60 Cloth or disposable diapers - check with the mother for her preference. Plan white or patterned can be used.
• Ribbon, 1/2 or 1 inch wide, to match the baby shower theme. Pink, blue, or yellow are always good choices.
• Ribbon, 1/4 inch to tie rolled diapers up
• 36-60 small rubber bands for helping to work with the diapers
• 6 large rubber bands
• One 8-oz baby bottle or one large bottle of baby lotion
• One 4-oz baby bottle
• A cardboard or plastic cake platter
• Cake decorations like baby confetti, baby sock roses, artificial roses, etc.
• Baby items - Pacifiers, bottles, lotion, bibs, receiving blankets, miniature stuffed animals, baby towel, onesie, wash cloths, baby hygiene products, toys, etc.

Avoid spending extra time and money experimenting while you figure out the best way to make your diaper cake.  Get some inexpensive help!  Buy a book or even some online video's to help streamline your learning and create a more polished end product the first time.  This minor investment can cut hours off your cake building time by having the right information at your fingertips.

Giving a diaper cake as a baby shower gift makes a big splash because it's delightful look at, drawing all eyes at your baby shower. Plus, your diaper cake will last long after the shower till baby is born and beyond.

Think of how much pleasure mom-to-be will be getting, in the weeks and months ahead. The diaper cake transforms, from being a thing of beauty to something very practical, too. So your diaper cake is a gift that keeps on giving and giving.

To make your baby shower diaper cake; open a diaper then roll it up. Open another diaper then wrap your next diaper around the first one. Keep going rolling and rolling the diapers making even layers. Secure the finished cake with tape and curling ribbon.

For a finishing touch; next start decorating the cake with baby goodies like pacifiers, plush toys and the like. And remember to have fun making your baby shower diaper cake

Roll up other small gifts in between the diapers if you feel inspired.

And remember to have fun making your baby shower diaper cake.

Kids Birthday Party Themes-Cake & Cupcake Pictures, Ideas

GIRLS THEAM BIRTHDAY CAKE

Princess, Disney Princess, Tea Party, Dress-Up, Bratz, Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears, Hello Kitty, and Barbie

     

BOYS THEAM BIRTHDAY CAKE

irates, Dinosaurs, Trucks, Bob the Builder, Cars, Star Wars, Scooby Doo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Trains, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Construction

  

  

CUP CAKES

Tea Pot Cake
Teapot Birthday Cake
Snappy Satchels
Hat Cake
Purse Cake
Essential Accessory Cupcakes
Pink Purse Cake

Party Supplies:
Fashion Angels Party Pack
Slumber Party Box
Shimmering Butterflies Deluxe Party Kit
Tea Party Ideas and Supplies

Cake Decorating - A Few Cake Decorating Ideas

  did you know that the first cakes baked in America where small loaves of sweet bread? Look how far we have come. Home bakers should not be intimidated by the elaborate cakes being made today. You do not need to be a pastry chef to make beautiful cakes, you just need the know-how and practice. Of course the right tools will go a long way in your cake decorating endeavors. Here are a few ideas you might like to try.

Every cake worth merit starts with a smooth icing. The cake needs to cool completely before they are iced and decorated. To keep crumbs from ending up in your icing and ruining the look of your cake, start with a thin base coat of frosting that is not quite as stiff as the regular layer will be. Once this coat is on, set the cake in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. This will set the icing and any crumbs will be caught in this first layer. Now you can spread a regular layer of icing without worrying about crumbs.

Use an icing spatula to apply and smooth the second coat of icing. Once the icing is on the cake, start smoothing on the sides by running the spatula around the perimeter of the cake. One trick for smoothing the frosting is to dip the metal icing spatula in cold water, this will aid in smoothing the frosting. To smooth the top, dip the spatula in cold water and holding it horizontally over the top of the cake. Start at the point farthest from you, holding the spatula in both hands, skim the top of the icing by bringing the spatula straight toward you.

Simple Designs

Some cake decorators say learning to smooth the icing is the hardest part of cake decorating. Practice will make you a pro in not time. Once you have it down, show it off, even a cake without many decorations that is clean and smooth will make an perfectly elegant offering.

Instead of icing, cake tops can be dusted with powdered sugar. You can choose to use a stencil for a more decorated appearance, or just the powdered sugar for a clean look.

Edible decorations are a beautiful yet simple cake decorating technique. The use of sprinkles, candy, nuts, and coconut pressed into the icing before it sets, will make your cake stand out.

To apply a textured look for your cake decorating, use a small cardboard comb, available in baking supply stores.

Piping is achieved by using a pastry bag fitted with a metal tip that is held on by a coupler. This is your most important tool for cake decorating. You can make lines, words, shells, flowers, and many other designs on the top or sides of the cake. Fill the bag with no more than 1 cup of icing at a time, twist the top of the bag and keep steady pressure when piping the design. Use your other hand to guide the tip. It is wise to find out everything you can about piping before you begin.

Fondant a smooth white paste, is used in complicated cake decorating. Fondant is kneaded and rolled to cover cakes with a sleek smooth layer of icing. It is also used to make designs that are 3-D. It is less tasty than buttercream, but the cake will look sleek and elegant.