tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post3876360283315934948..comments2023-09-28T05:39:23.009-07:00Comments on house of peanut: Know when to walk away, know when to runAnandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18158474177264732273noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-61591285055947507222012-07-18T13:28:49.586-07:002012-07-18T13:28:49.586-07:00ooh, that sounds like fun. I could definitely do ...ooh, that sounds like fun. I could definitely do ombre ones, though T has said in no uncertain terms that she wants a "whole cake" for her birthday, not cupcakes. But I'll def. try this some other time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212690454989568626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-89880728605148054952012-07-18T11:36:06.856-07:002012-07-18T11:36:06.856-07:00That is one gorgeous cake. How the heck did they e...That is one gorgeous cake. How the heck did they ever get that even layer of sprinkles over the outside? I am dazed and amazed.<br /><br />You can achieve a similar effect more simply by making cupcakes. I did this last year for my daughter's birthday and it was easy. Take any regular white cake mix (boxed or from scratch) and divide it into however many coloured layers you want. I was doing rainbow cupcakes, so I divided the mix into six - pinky/red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. That's a lot of colours to work with, though - I would recommend maybe keeping it to four.<br /><br />Take each of the portions and add food colouring to get the colour you want (gel colours hold their colour better while baking and also don't dilute the mix and make it runnier).<br /><br />Put a little of the first colour in each muffin cup; then put the next colour of the uncooked mix right on top. They won't blend, surprisingly. Put another scoop of another colour on top, and so on.<br /><br />Remember that the muffin cups angle outwards as they go up, so you'll need more of the top colour than the bottom colour. Or, if you're a devil-may-care cook like me, just throw in whatever colours and if they don't completely cover the layer below, so be it! It still makes for a cool mottled effect.<br /><br />Then bake! My four year old guests went nuts for them. :)Lynnhttp://diaryofaturtlehead.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-62482045131912620882012-07-14T01:39:15.242-07:002012-07-14T01:39:15.242-07:00This layered cake looks awesome, I am even pinning...This layered cake looks awesome, I am even pinning the pics!Swapna Raghu Sanandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167474469892964199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-11347356182538372452012-07-10T21:07:28.066-07:002012-07-10T21:07:28.066-07:00Square would be really cool, actually. I might ha...Square would be really cool, actually. I might have to try that sometime. I even have two of those Pyrex pans!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212690454989568626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-65005866153143339912012-07-10T21:06:52.195-07:002012-07-10T21:06:52.195-07:00Haha - I had no idea this cake was a "thing&q...Haha - I had no idea this cake was a "thing" since I don't do Pinterest. I just fell in love with the photos, but I did see it linked on someone else's blog. I think you're right about it being the Unattainable Cake. She probably baked 50 of them before getting this gorgeous one :D<br /><br />Apparently parenthood makes me do stupid things :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212690454989568626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-72109410320400490732012-07-10T14:45:59.605-07:002012-07-10T14:45:59.605-07:00I swear, I have now seen multiple blog posts of pe...I swear, I have now seen multiple blog posts of people trying to make this same cake thanks to the photo that made the rounds on Pinterest...and coming up short for some reason or another. It is the unattainable cake. Maybe it needs to be its own meme! (you are brave. I never would have attempted it).Laura Vanderkamhttp://www.lauravanderkam.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-24358658261612302312012-07-10T10:33:01.711-07:002012-07-10T10:33:01.711-07:00So I tried something similar and didn't have t...So I tried something similar and didn't have the right size round cake pans either. I had the 10" ones...and I refused to buy new ones just for this one cake. So I used my 8X8 square pyrex pan. I have no issues with whether the layer cake should be round or square. It turned out pretty good, and no one knew that it should have been round.Jenn from WAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02751954970298044506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-52272091691737576432012-07-09T11:55:21.283-07:002012-07-09T11:55:21.283-07:00Thanks! I will definitely try it again, just not ...Thanks! I will definitely try it again, just not for her birthday. Too much going on here between now and then to get it absolutely right and I demand perfection for birthdays :)<br /><br />But this is helpful. I think I am afraid to use the amount of frosting you need to make it even :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212690454989568626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-47016723884709495622012-07-09T10:29:26.158-07:002012-07-09T10:29:26.158-07:00Do you want any tips for next time? At all? Becaus...Do you want any tips for next time? At all? Because I think a few simple changes would be a huge help!<br /><br />1 - get smaller cake pans.<br />2 - when the layers are cooled, use a serrated knife to cut them across the top so they are completely flat.<br />3 - food coloring. practice with tiny cupcakes. Like mini muffins. That should tell you how much dye you need to use. HINT: it is usually a LOT. <br />4 - absolutely necessary to use a crumb coat. <br />http://www.wilton.com/blog/index.php/start-with-a-crumb-coat-for-a-smooth-cake-finish/<br /><br />Also if the idea of an ombre cake is too intimidating, toddlers love the rainbow cake.<br /><br />http://www.marthastewart.com/256688/rainbow-cake<br /><br />PS Martha has awesome tips in that last link to make the cake look awesome.<br /><br />PPS. my mom taught me to bake and it is the best skill ever.LauraChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322568136833382134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-49494473389975286492012-07-09T09:58:35.085-07:002012-07-09T09:58:35.085-07:00A few of the vegan recipes I've tried substitu...A few of the vegan recipes I've tried substitute soy milk for regular milk just fine.<br /><br />I definitely agree taste is important, but I do want a nice *looking* cake too for something as special as a birthday. Maybe it's my thing, not hers :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212690454989568626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-77046434593120260692012-07-09T09:56:47.446-07:002012-07-09T09:56:47.446-07:00The little individual ones are *super* cute!!! Eh...The little individual ones are *super* cute!!! Eh, we'll go to Whole Foods and find something nice there - ours has a pretty fancy bakery attached.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212690454989568626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-16846525379217033042012-07-09T09:56:02.683-07:002012-07-09T09:56:02.683-07:00Yes, definitely, just maybe later. I think I migh...Yes, definitely, just maybe later. I think I might try to perfect my cupcakes first :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212690454989568626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-31621886612877615122012-07-09T09:55:17.768-07:002012-07-09T09:55:17.768-07:00Actually, this was the song I was thinking about. ...Actually, this was the song I was thinking about. I guess it's "Should've" not "Shoulda":<br />http://youtu.be/n-RPi1pOaoMAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212690454989568626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-85892457948131978182012-07-09T08:31:19.785-07:002012-07-09T08:31:19.785-07:00I think your cake is very pretty but yes, the orig...I think your cake is very pretty but yes, the original is gorgeous!!!!<br /><br />Also, it's Jim Diamond and Shoulda Known Better. I low because it's o e of my favorite moody songs LOLMarcia (123 blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15581613927187600748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-50268529902365035622012-07-08T08:11:01.219-07:002012-07-08T08:11:01.219-07:00Looks like a pretty sophisticated cake you tried :...Looks like a pretty sophisticated cake you tried :) If you're dead set on having it, I'm pretty sure you can get it on Etsy. Here are a few: http://www.etsy.com/listing/98423345/rose-ombre-cake or http://www.etsy.com/listing/102677239/one-for-alicia-ombre-cakes-12-count?ref=&sref= .LLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-47863072198385154222012-07-08T05:54:02.695-07:002012-07-08T05:54:02.695-07:00That looks good for a first try! I haven't tri...That looks good for a first try! I haven't tried making vegan buttercream, but there has to be a good recipe for chocolate frosting out there. I make pretty nice cakes now, but that's because I've had lots of practice. There have been some in the past that were definitely not pretty. =) And even now, I tend to only see the flaws in mine (I'm just a bit of a perfectionist), when everyone else thinks they look great. <br />Definitely get yourself a couple of 8" round pans--that's a really useful size to have (for other things, too, not just cakes). I bet we could find a less sweet cake recipe, too, if you want. Even if it's not for T's birthday, I hope you'll try again. =)Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01968703151905016369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11927979.post-73705959626394086872012-07-08T04:30:18.340-07:002012-07-08T04:30:18.340-07:00I completely and totally disagree with you about c...I completely and totally disagree with you about cakes. For us it is all about the taste and the love. And a 3 year old's idea of beauty is usually not the same as an adult's. http://nicoleandmaggie.wordpress.com/2010/10/15/birthday-presents/ <br /><br />I'd give you our best non-dairy frosting recipe, but it uses brandy in place of milk! I wonder if you could use something like almond milk instead of milk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com