Bake Cake in an ORANGE?!

           Hey! I found this really cool idea here: http://www.darlingdoodlesdesign.com/2012/08/orange-cake.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+DarlingDoodles+(Darling+Doodles) Baking cake in oranges! Click the link for the full explanation, tutorial, and recipe.
          This looks super cool! I hope I get a chance to try it out soon. These would be really cool with orange flavored and/or colored cake and frosting! The orange also looks so cool when you serve them.
          It helps cut down on the mess too. It is less messy to eat them straight out of the orange with a spoon or fork instead of bothering with cupcake liners and loads of crumbs. You also don't need a cupcake tin. One less dish to wash!
          Hope you decide to check these out and make these. I have never seen this idea before and I never would have thought to bake cake in an orange!




Here's a picture from the blog post that I linked to above!

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Summer Treats!

Summer is finally here! Warm weather, swimming, ice cream, did I mention warm weather? 
Here's a list of some cool treats for you to enjoy this summer!

1. Homemade Popsicles
Make these with yogurt and any fruit you like!

http://www.cateringbyedge.com/blog/2014/8/13/healthy-summer-dessert-ideas

2. Chocolate Dipped Fruit
These can also be made as kebabs or decorated with drizzled chocolate, sprinkles, candy, or all of the above!

https://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/32300/chocolate-dipped-fruit-kabobs/





















3. Stuffed Strawberries

Take off the top and scoop out the middle then, fill them with frosting, cream cheese, yogurt, marshmallow topping, or whipped cream. These can also be decorated with chocolate, sprinkles, etc.

http://www.theluxuryspot.com/yum-alert-leftover-frosting-stuff-it-in-a-strawberry/

4. S'mores Brownies
Graham cracker crust, chocolate brownie middle, and melted marshmallows on top! Mmmm!

http://www.dishmaps.com/s-more-brownies/5642

These summer treats look amazing and would be great for parties, or just to enjoy for no particular reason at all!



Rainbow Cake

Hey! I want to show you two ways you can make a rainbow cake and give some tips about coloring your cake batter.

You can make each layer a different color.

Picture From: http://www.cravebits.com/lets-rainbow/

Or you can mix all the colors into one big layer.

Picture From: http://www.queen.com.au/kitchen/rainbow-cake/

 

How to Make Rainbow Cake:

• To make each layer a different color: Make it like you would a regular layered cake, but each layer is colored.
• To mix all the colors in one big layer: Put each color into a separate piping/decorating bag and squeeze out the batter in whatever pattern you want (swirl, stripes, etc.). This way also works with cupcakes!

Batter Coloring Tips:

• When you add color to cakes it's best to use a store-bought cake mix. This is because to add color, you have to stir the cake batter more than you usually would. With all that mixing, homemade batter can become dense instead of light and fluffy.
• I recommend Wilton Gel Colors for coloring your cakes and cupcakes. I buy mine at Hobby Lobby, but you can get them other places too. There is also lots of other brands you could try, but Wilton is my personal favorite for most baking supplies.

Whichever you choose, this cake is sure to wow your party guests! It's a piece of cake!









Buttercream Frosting Recipe

Hey guys! I wanted to share my favorite frosting recipe with you. It is perfect for decorating cakes and cupcakes! So here it is:
2 1/2 cups of powdered/confectioner's sugar
1 1/4 sticks of butter
vanilla extract
milk

1. Mix butter in an electric mixer on a high speed for about five minutes or until it is creamy.
2. Add in powdered/confectioner's sugar a little bit at a time until you've mixed in about 2 cups. Remember not to mix it at too high a speed or it will make a mess!
3. Add some vanilla. Add however much you want. It is just for taste.
4. Start adding milk and the rest of the powdered sugar until it is the right thickness.
5. Test the thickness. Get a medium sized spoonful and try to shake the frosting off the spoon. It shouldn't come off the spoon too easily, but it should come off with a few hard shakes.

The recipe can doubled or halved as long ALL ingredients are adjusted. If you adjust the recipe also adjust the amount of powdered/confectioner's sugar you use in step 2.

So that's my favorite recipe for frosting. Making it is a piece of cake!

Welcome to My Blog!

Hi! I'm Ally! I love to bake and decorate cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and more. In this blog you will find baking recipes, tutorials, and ideas. Hope you enjoy!
Email: allycupcakes23@gmail.com