Today is my birthday and for reasons I'm certain you all understand, I am posting a picture of my cake.
I asked my mother in law to make me a carrot cake, which she did (from scratch)
It's awesome!
The other piece of cake in the picture is one I made last weekend. From a box 8)
It, too, is awesome!!
I figured since today is my day, there's no reason I should stick to a dessert plate tonight.
So a dinner plate it is :D
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/900rider/cake001.jpg)
Anyone else have a favorite cake/dessert type thing? Post up!
My palette needs expanding. . .
at the expense of my waist size ;D
Red Velvet cake with buttercreme frosting...
That carrot cake looks yummy. [drool]
B says I make a mean carrot cake. It just take too much time for me to make very often.
My fav cake is a lemon cocoanut cake made by a local bakery.
HaPPY BiRTHDaY ML :-*
i make a yummy guinness chocolate cake with a chocolate ganache icing [thumbsup]
cheese cake
Happy Birthday!
[beer]
devils food fudge cake with double chocolate icing, yum!
Happy Birthday!
I love Carrot cake. Tony Levin had a great recipe in his book, "Beyond the Bass Clef" that I love.
I also make a chocolate cake that I let cool, them poke holes in the top with a wooden spoon handle.
Drizzle a can of sweetened condensed milk on top then a layer of Cool-Whip.
Top with some crumbled Heath bar.
Yummy.
Happy bday!
happy birthday.
and as some know. i will eat anything. any cake is fair game for me. ;D
Happy [move]Birthday!
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Quote from: DuCaTiNi on November 17, 2009, 02:41:03 PM
HaPPY BiRTHDaY ML :-*
i make a yummy guinness chocolate cake with a chocolate ganache icing [thumbsup]
Hows about brining one of them to the next dimby. . .
;D
Happy B-Day! [clap]
Any fresh made, box/made from scratch chocolate cake with a tall glass of ice cold milk.
Happy Birthday! Go ahead, eat all of the cake - its only once a year [beer]
A few of my favorite cakes to make for birthdays, all my own inventions:
Chocolate stout cake w. flourless chocolate torte base; malted buttercream; enrobed in bittersweet ganache:
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6Gj9mr-29Fg/SwOqbe_P5eI/AAAAAAAADVg/QcpF_zEtxn8/s400/CIMG6733.JPG)
Meyer Lemon cake with fresh strawberry buttercream:
(https://lh5.ggpht.com/_6Gj9mr-29Fg/SwOqNWYcIuI/AAAAAAAADVc/ZwRXxfKkp20/s400/CIMG4612.JPG)
5 layer coconut cake:
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6Gj9mr-29Fg/SwOqL_RQsyI/AAAAAAAADVY/tYTdM__CIWg/s400/drew%20002.jpg)
dammit, now i want cake!
Quote from: ducpainter on November 17, 2009, 02:45:55 PM
cheese cake
chesecake:
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Happeee birthday [thumbsup] [beer]
Had a chunk of cheesecake recently that was awesome.
The "crust" was chocolate chip cookie, thick layer of real cheesecakey goodness, more chocolate chip cookie as a top layer. [thumbsup]
Quote from: danaid on November 17, 2009, 08:21:51 PM
Happy B-Day! [clap]
Any fresh made, box/made from scratch chocolate cake with a tall glass of ice cold milk.
Your speakin' my language :)
Quote from: DesmoLu on November 17, 2009, 10:08:54 PM
Happy Birthday! Go ahead, eat all of the cake - its only once a year [beer]
A few of my favorite cakes to make for birthdays, all my own inventions:
Chocolate stout cake w. flourless chocolate torte base; malted buttercream; enrobed in bittersweet ganache:
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_6Gj9mr-29Fg/SwOqbe_P5eI/AAAAAAAADVg/QcpF_zEtxn8/s400/CIMG6733.JPG)
Meyer Lemon cake with fresh strawberry buttercream:
(https://lh5.ggpht.com/_6Gj9mr-29Fg/SwOqNWYcIuI/AAAAAAAADVc/ZwRXxfKkp20/s400/CIMG4612.JPG)
5 layer coconut cake:
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_6Gj9mr-29Fg/SwOqL_RQsyI/AAAAAAAADVY/tYTdM__CIWg/s400/drew%20002.jpg)
dammit, now i want cake!
Holy god!
YES!!
NOM!!
Happy Birthday!!! [beer]
I'm in a baking mood now. Must make cake...
Happy B-Day, Monsterlover.
Cake is one of my favorite food groups and I love to bake.
Some of my favorites in no particular order: German chocolate, redneck strawberry cake (toothache city - made with frozen berries, jello, cake mix - all the horrible redneck ingredients), buttermilk spice cake (penuche frosting and pecan praline between the layers), Japanese spice cake, and hummingbird cake (if you like carrot cake, you'll love hummingbird cake).
Desmolu - you weren't kidding about your previous experience as a pastry chef. Those are awesome cakes!
Tell me more about this redneck strawberry cake and hummingbird cake. . .
Quote from: Monsterlover on November 18, 2009, 06:04:03 AM
Tell me more about this redneck strawberry cake and hummingbird cake. . .
Redneck Strawberry Cake (could not be easier)
One white or yellow cake mix
One small box strawberry jello
1/2 c. water
3/4 c. oil
Mix all those ingredients together and once well mixed add
4 eggs
1/2 cup frozen strawberries (the ones in the paper can, macerated, with added sugar - you know the bad ones)
Beat until the berries are pulverized
Put in greased and floured pans and bake on 350 for 30 minutes (makes 3 9" layers)
Frosting
1 stick butter
1 box powdered sugar
1/2 t. salt
1/2 c. strawberries
Make as you would any buttercream. Add strawberries gradually at the end until you get the consistency you are looking for.
This was the cake I wanted for my birthday every year.
OMG it sounds great!!!
Happy Birthday!
Cakes rock! Cake makes the world a better place.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/4114539127_9fe58fecf6.jpg)
I made this one for my daughter for her first birthday. Vanilla with chocolate frosting layers. I haven't made one since :( .
Damn!
If all you need is a reason PM for address ;D
Hummingbird Cake (no hummingbirds are harmed)
3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
3 eggs beaten
1 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 t. vanilla
1 8oz. can of crushed pineapple (UNDRAINED - keep the juice)
1 c. chopped pecans
2 c. mashed bananas
Whisk to combine dries (first 5 ingredients) in a large bowl. Add eggs and oil stirring only until dry ingredients are moistened. DO NOT BEAT. Stir in vanilla, pineapple (with juice), pecans, and nanners. It will be thick batter. Spoon into 3 greased and floured 9" cake pans. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely.
Frost with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with 1/2 c. chopped pecans on top.
Cream cheese frosting:
1/2 c. butter
2 8oz. pkgs cream cheese at room temp
1 pound powdered sugar (plus or minus depending on the weather, consistency you like, and how much sweet you like)
2 t. vanilla
Quote from: angler on November 18, 2009, 06:27:41 AM
Hummingbird Cake (no hummingbirds are harmed)
PM him for full recipe in which 5 hummingbirds were harmed
[laugh]
Quote from: djrashonal on November 18, 2009, 07:25:12 AM
PM him for full recipe in which 5 hummingbirds were harmed
Gotta do something with the ones nesting in my beard......
Quote from: angler on November 18, 2009, 07:27:56 AM
Gotta do something with the ones nesting in my beard......
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/ksp113/petergriffinbeard.jpg)
Quote from: djrashonal on November 18, 2009, 07:31:07 AM
(http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/ksp113/petergriffinbeard.jpg)
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Quote from: DesmoLu on November 17, 2009, 10:08:54 PM
Chocolate stout cake w. flourless chocolate torte base; malted buttercream; enrobed in bittersweet ganache:
Yes, what is this malted buttercream you speak of? Please enlighten those of us with an addiction to buttercream...
german chocolate cake.
german chocolate is some good stuff ^^
big +1
Quote from: Mad Duc on November 20, 2009, 04:19:44 AM
Yes, what is this malted buttercream you speak of? Please enlighten those of us with an addiction to buttercream...
sorry, my secret invention ;-)
not much to it actually. I just sub malt (the real stuff, not the milk powder) for most of the sugar in the meringue base. It only works for real buttercream though, not the quick frosting that a lot of people think is buttercream. Although I've heard of people putting crushed malt balls into that and calling it malt buttercream.
Quote from: DesmoLu on November 22, 2009, 06:53:01 PM
sorry, my secret invention ;-)
not much to it actually. I just sub malt (the real stuff, not the milk powder) for most of the sugar in the meringue base. It only works for real buttercream though, not the quick frosting that a lot of people think is buttercream. Although I've heard of people putting crushed malt balls into that and calling it malt buttercream.
.....go on
Ooh, hummingbird cake is delicious! Unless I am making for my dad, who has an addiction to cream cheese frosting, I usually make it as a bundt cake and then I poke holes in the top with a toothpick and drizzle a mixture of pineapple juice, confectioner's sugar, and sometimes I add a splash of Bailey's or amaretto to the drizzle. Makes an awesome coffee cake.
Quote from: Nitewaif on November 24, 2009, 04:52:35 AM
Ooh, hummingbird cake is delicious! Unless I am making for my dad, who has an addiction to cream cheese frosting, I usually make it as a bundt cake and then I poke holes in the top with a toothpick and drizzle a mixture of pineapple juice, confectioner's sugar, and sometimes I add a splash of Bailey's or amaretto to the drizzle. Makes an awesome coffee cake.
Excellent idea!
Damn, I thought you were talking about the band.
Happy belated man! I had a birthday 7 days before you.
I must say my favorite is Giant Eagle birthday cake with the buttercream icing. You know what I mean if you're from western PA.
Oh damn you are so right one that one!
GE cake with that whipped icing is the shizzle!!
With picture - made today for GF's b-day
(http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20971_1322474072346_1545666740_812389_7923322_n.jpg)
Quote from: angler on November 18, 2009, 06:27:41 AM
Hummingbird Cake (no hummingbirds are harmed)
3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
3 eggs beaten
1 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 t. vanilla
1 8oz. can of crushed pineapple (UNDRAINED - keep the juice)
1 c. chopped pecans
2 c. mashed bananas
Whisk to combine dries (first 5 ingredients) in a large bowl. Add eggs and oil stirring only until dry ingredients are moistened. DO NOT BEAT. Stir in vanilla, pineapple (with juice), pecans, and nanners. It will be thick batter. Spoon into 3 greased and floured 9" cake pans. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely.
Frost with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with 1/2 c. chopped pecans on top.
Cream cheese frosting:
1/2 c. butter
2 8oz. pkgs cream cheese at room temp
1 pound powdered sugar (plus or minus depending on the weather, consistency you like, and how much sweet you like)
2 t. vanilla
nom!
Crepe Cake
(http://creampuffsinvenice.ca/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/insideviewcrepecake1.jpg)
Always a fan of ricotta cheesecake. Basically, no cake is safe around me.
[drool]
Quote from: angler on February 13, 2010, 10:25:53 AM
With picture - made today for GF's b-day
(http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs222.snc3/20971_1322474072346_1545666740_812389_7923322_n.jpg)
WOW!
Quote from: NoisyDante on February 13, 2010, 01:58:30 PM
Crepe Cake
(http://creampuffsinvenice.ca/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/insideviewcrepecake1.jpg)
Always a fan of ricotta cheesecake. Basically, no cake is safe around me.
[bow_down]
Just wanted to update the cake thread.
My wife finally made a guineas cake.
Omg so good.
We didn't have the stuff for the cream cheese frosting. Instead she just sprinkled some powdered cocoa on top. Well do it right next time. I think the cc frosting would have been better.
Recipe:
Quote from: Timmy Tucker on November 17, 2008, 04:13:10 PM
make the beast with two backsing A!!
And it even comes from Nigella Lawson [thumbsup] [clap]
CHOCOLATE GUINNESS CAKE
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
For the cake:
Butter for pan
1 cup Guinness stout
10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 cups superfine sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
For the topping:
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream.
1. For the cake: heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper. In a large saucepan, combine Guinness and butter. Place over medium-low heat until butter melts, then remove from heat. Add cocoa and superfine sugar, and whisk to blend.
2. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add to Guinness mixture. Add flour and baking soda, and whisk again until smooth. Pour into buttered pan, and bake until risen and firm, 45 minutes to one hour. Place pan on a wire rack and cool completely in pan.
3. For the topping: Using a food processor or by hand, mix confectioners' sugar to break up lumps. Add cream cheese and blend until smooth. Add heavy cream, and mix until smooth and spreadable.
4. Remove cake from pan and place on a platter or cake stand. Ice top of cake only, so that it resembles a frothy pint of Guinness.
Yield: One 9-inch cake (12 servings).
I'm down for any cake with cream cheese frosting!
That crepe cake looks good too!
Still waiting for my 3-layer German Chocolate the wife was supposed to make me in Feb. :-\
I love a good Carrot Cake, followed closely by Red Velvet Cake
someday I will find the ultimate Butterscotch Cake or its recipe
when my daughter was much younger every now and then we would hit the local French Bakery...buy a cheesecake with a pair of plastic forks to go
and drive around talking/bonding/getting caught up while devouring it
we would find a public trash receptacle and throw the evidence away
like a pair of rummies getting rid of their empties
head back home and pass out from the sugar overload
when I head down to NC to visit
she still insists I bring one with me from that bakery
Quote from: Monsterlover on November 17, 2009, 06:42:55 PM
Hows about brining one of them to the next dimby. . .
;D
wouldn't that be kind of salty?
oh, and german chocolate cake FTW!
you've never lived till you've had chocolate cake soaked in brine.
It's the shizzle 8)
Quote from: RAT900 on March 20, 2011, 10:08:36 PM
like a pair of rummies getting rid of their empties
In the spirit of "hiding the evidence so people don't make fun of you for being a fatty," my friend Nadir sent this:
Quote
In a coffee mug, mix:
‎-4. tbsps sugar or brown sugar (or splenda)
-4 tbsp flour
-4 tbsp milk (or Almond milk ftw!)
-1 tbsp vegetable oil (or cooking oil, whtev, I'm not a friggin chef)
-1 egg
...-some cocoa powder, or cinnamon, or vanilla extract, or caramel or whatever tickles your fancy (I'm gonna try coffee).
-Microwave for 3/3.5 mins in a mug (the larger the better since it rises)
...and then *BAM* herpes. I mean Cake for one!! It's a bit spongier than baked but it totally works, plus it's just for you so no one can judge you!!
Nice!
Quote from: Monsterlover on March 21, 2011, 08:03:06 PM
Nice!
How'd it turn out?
I can just imagine you waiting for C to leave for work this am, so you could make cake for breakfast..... ;)
I didn't try it, but Im here to tell you I am no stranger to cake for breakfast [drool]
You should all be ashamed of yourselves!
No one mentioned Tiramisu!!! Especially when served in Italy with a hot cup of Espresso!
My wife makes kick-ass Tiramisu (recipe from our Italian neighbor) whenever she can find the fresh mascarpone.
Quote from: herm on March 21, 2011, 02:52:47 PM
oh, and german chocolate cake FTW!
I have a family recipe that kicks ass, containing good old black coffee. Is good. :)