Desserts are probably the most anticipated part of every meal. Whether cakes, tarts, ice cream or just candies, desserts appeal to everyone regardless of age. There are now so many different dessert items and while it is important for these desserts to taste good, it is important that they look sumptuous as well. We even have different plating suggestions and different items we use to serve desserts. For heart-shaped desserts, here are some recipe suggestions that will satisfy not just your taste, but your eyes as well.
To make your cake a little “sweeter” than the usual without having to add sugar, make it a heart-shaped cake next time. To make this, prepare the cake as you would with any other style of cake. Make the cake a simple chiffon cake for easier molding compared to layered ones which can have cream or graham crusts that could break. Use a large square or round cake dish as the cake will be re-shaped later on. The final size will be smaller than the dish. When you are finished baking the cake and it has rested, using your kitchen knife, cut out the round cake and make the edges into a heart shape. Score the cake with the knife before cutting it and make sure that the size of the heart is proportional. Now you cover it with icing, frosting or place sweet toppings such as chocolate shavings on top. You can use heart-shaped boxes or just the regular square box for your packaging and wait until they see the surprise inside.
You can also make heart-shaped gelatins that will have everyone giggle with fun. The package instructions on gelatin packs are basically the same – mix one pack of the gelatin with two cups of hot water and pour the mixture in a shallow dish. Place it in the fridge to chill and with the use of a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the gelatin into small heart-shapes that are bite-sized.
Heart-shaped goodies and desserts are best for family gatherings and on special lovely occasions such as heart-shaped cakes for your loved ones on Valentine’s Day or heart wedding favors like cookies at weddings. Heart shaped goodies are a refreshing break from the usual desserts and sweet pastries that you see on the dining table.
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Helpful Tips in Making Your Own Wedding Cake
Weddings, no matter how romantic they seem to be, will truly have an impact on one’s savings. From the invitations to the gown to the reception food, weddings can easily cost you thousands of dollars.
You can think of some ways though where you can save – such as invitations that you can print for yourself, wedding gowns you can purchase on sale or at thrift stores, or you can bake your own cake.
For most brides, creating their own wedding cake does not only save them money, but it is something that excites them because it means that they are truly giving the time and effort to making their wedding their dream wedding. If you are able to bake a cake, here are some tips to help you create that perfect wedding cake for that perfect wedding.
-Use a simple cake design. To save you the hassle and the worries, do not use complicated designs as you may be frustrated if you do not get the desired outcome. Get a design where you can conceal or easily remedy it if a design or cake topper falls.
-In coming up with the style and design, consider the means of how you will transport the cake. Whether you will be using a car or a van, make sure that the height will easily fit. It would be such a disaster and a shame if you would be cutting the cake or abandon the cake altogether only because it wouldn’t fit in the car.
-Prepare other materials for the cake such as the cardboard, cake servers, and toppings. You can ask your caterer to provide the plates for the cake.
-Consider using real flowers as toppers instead of icing flowers. These are easy to prepare (you basically just have to stick them on the cake) and will give your cake a fresh and romantic look.
-Remember that certain icing ingredients will result to a certain icing color. Buttercream will result in an off-white icing, perfect if the bride will use off-white for the gown as well. Pure white icing will work to complement the pure white gown of the bride. For another option for an off-white gown, use ivory fondant or chocolate ganache.
Just follow the basics in baking a cake, add a little art and creativity, plan well, and you will definitely come up with a wedding cake to complement the whole wedding celebration. The groom and the guests will appreciate not just the taste, but as well as your creativity and initiative in making a cake that is like no other. Unlike cakes where shops have their own standard design, and wedding cake styles that have been used in other weddings, yours is a cake design that reflects the real you.
You can think of some ways though where you can save – such as invitations that you can print for yourself, wedding gowns you can purchase on sale or at thrift stores, or you can bake your own cake.
For most brides, creating their own wedding cake does not only save them money, but it is something that excites them because it means that they are truly giving the time and effort to making their wedding their dream wedding. If you are able to bake a cake, here are some tips to help you create that perfect wedding cake for that perfect wedding.
-Use a simple cake design. To save you the hassle and the worries, do not use complicated designs as you may be frustrated if you do not get the desired outcome. Get a design where you can conceal or easily remedy it if a design or cake topper falls.
-In coming up with the style and design, consider the means of how you will transport the cake. Whether you will be using a car or a van, make sure that the height will easily fit. It would be such a disaster and a shame if you would be cutting the cake or abandon the cake altogether only because it wouldn’t fit in the car.
-Prepare other materials for the cake such as the cardboard, cake servers, and toppings. You can ask your caterer to provide the plates for the cake.
-Consider using real flowers as toppers instead of icing flowers. These are easy to prepare (you basically just have to stick them on the cake) and will give your cake a fresh and romantic look.
-Remember that certain icing ingredients will result to a certain icing color. Buttercream will result in an off-white icing, perfect if the bride will use off-white for the gown as well. Pure white icing will work to complement the pure white gown of the bride. For another option for an off-white gown, use ivory fondant or chocolate ganache.
Just follow the basics in baking a cake, add a little art and creativity, plan well, and you will definitely come up with a wedding cake to complement the whole wedding celebration. The groom and the guests will appreciate not just the taste, but as well as your creativity and initiative in making a cake that is like no other. Unlike cakes where shops have their own standard design, and wedding cake styles that have been used in other weddings, yours is a cake design that reflects the real you.
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