Comments on: Holiday cakes for the decorating-challenged baker: it’s all in the pan. http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/ Step-by-step recipes and baking tips from America's oldest flour company: King Arthur Flour Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:12:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Softa http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/comment-page-1/#comment-27552 Softa Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:55:10 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/#comment-27552 Regarding Chanukah pans...I'd love to see a Jewish Star with a background that looks like stained glass; The Lion of Judah; The Letter Chai; a 3-d Dreidel pan. I'd love to see a Torah pan, a pan with a Shofar, a pan that can be used for a Passover Sponge Cake in shape of a sheet of Matzah or a Horseradish Root. I could go on and on!!! BTW, Thank you for creating the white whole wheat flour!!!! Love and happy holidays to all! Softa <strong>I'll pass this along to Halley, Softa - thanks, and happy holidays to you, too. PJH</strong> Regarding Chanukah pans…I’d love to see a Jewish Star with a background that looks like stained glass; The Lion of Judah; The Letter Chai; a 3-d Dreidel pan. I’d love to see a Torah pan, a pan with a Shofar, a pan that can be used for a Passover Sponge Cake in shape of a sheet of Matzah or a Horseradish Root. I could go on and on!!! BTW, Thank you for creating the white whole wheat flour!!!!

Love and happy holidays to all!
Softa

I’ll pass this along to Halley, Softa – thanks, and happy holidays to you, too. PJH

]]> By: Erin http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/comment-page-1/#comment-26538 Erin Sun, 13 Dec 2009 03:21:07 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/#comment-26538 I have used a similar product in the past (I like easy & pretty all in one) I found that a good pound cake recipe works great for this type of product. <strong>Thanks for the good suggestion, Erin - PJH</strong> I have used a similar product in the past (I like easy & pretty all in one) I found that a good pound cake recipe works great for this type of product.

Thanks for the good suggestion, Erin – PJH

]]> By: JasonZ http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/comment-page-1/#comment-26424 JasonZ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:13:15 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/#comment-26424 Re ER's question of Chanukah molds ... the classic dreidle (spinner) should be a fairly easy one to unmold and is easily recognized ... don't even need to bother with the long spin top, just 3 sides with the hebrew characters would be fine ... Re ER’s question of Chanukah molds … the classic dreidle (spinner) should be a fairly easy one to unmold and is easily recognized … don’t even need to bother with the long spin top, just 3 sides with the hebrew characters would be fine …

]]> By: Anonymous http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/comment-page-1/#comment-26422 Anonymous Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:11:58 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/#comment-26422 As for Chanukah, coins or dreidels might work... As for Chanukah, coins or dreidels might work…

]]> By: Sweetarts christmas cakes http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/comment-page-1/#comment-25948 Sweetarts christmas cakes Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:45:36 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/#comment-25948 Another tip is to make sure the liquid your pouring into the molds (be it chocolate or whatever) isn't super thick. If it is, then be sure to pack it really well so no details are missed out. Another tip is to make sure the liquid your pouring into the molds (be it chocolate or whatever) isn’t super thick. If it is, then be sure to pack it really well so no details are missed out.

]]> By: peg http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/comment-page-1/#comment-25712 peg Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:10:24 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/#comment-25712 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AT KING ARTHUR FOR THE GREAT RECIPES, THE GREAT FLOUR, AND FOR JUST BEING THERE FOR ALL OF US COOKS, AND FOOD LOVERS. I HOPE THE SEASON IS FILLED WITH JOY FOR ALL OF YOU. THANK YOU, THANK YOU. :) :) :) :) <strong>And the same back to you, Peg - Thanks for connecting here! PJH</strong> MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AT KING ARTHUR FOR THE GREAT RECIPES, THE GREAT FLOUR, AND FOR JUST BEING THERE FOR ALL OF US COOKS, AND FOOD LOVERS. I HOPE THE SEASON IS FILLED WITH JOY FOR ALL OF YOU. THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

:) :) :) :)

And the same back to you, Peg – Thanks for connecting here! PJH

]]> By: Mary http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/comment-page-1/#comment-24828 Mary Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:48:03 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/#comment-24828 I love the molds. Years ago, there was a cupcake recipe which called for the cupcake to be filled with cream. I took an open decorating tip and filled the bag with cream or buttercream frosting and piped it into the middle of the cupcake until the top bubbled a little. When the children took a bite, there was a surprise inside and it was very easy. You could color the buttercream and have green filling inside the tree, white for the snowman, etc. One more thing, do you know of a substitute for eggs that is wheat and dairy free? <strong>Depending on the recipe, you can try using gelatin. For each egg called for in the recipe, disolve 1 tablespoon of gelatin in 1 tablespoon cold water, then add 2 tablespoons of boiling water. Beat vigorously until frothy. Or you can use 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water for each egg called for in the recipe. Molly @ KAF</strong> I love the molds. Years ago, there was a cupcake recipe which called for the cupcake to be filled with cream. I took an open decorating tip and filled the bag with cream or buttercream frosting and piped it into the middle of the cupcake until the top bubbled a little. When the children took a bite, there was a surprise inside and it was very easy. You could color the buttercream and have green filling inside the tree, white for the snowman, etc.

One more thing, do you know of a substitute for eggs that is wheat and dairy free?
Depending on the recipe, you can try using gelatin. For each egg called for in the recipe, disolve 1 tablespoon of gelatin in 1 tablespoon cold water, then add 2 tablespoons of boiling water. Beat vigorously until frothy. Or you can use 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water for each egg called for in the recipe. Molly @ KAF

]]> By: ER http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/comment-page-1/#comment-24516 ER Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:16:20 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/#comment-24516 Ah, bummer. Well, if it's a circle you need, Gelt (gold coins) is perfect. Another simple shape would be for a dreidel (one for each of the 4 letters would be a nice set!). If you did a simple menorah, that might be easy (e.g., the Shamash on the left side instead of centered). Also, a Star of David could never hurt (and it could be used all year long). It could be a Star of David in a Circle . . . Ah, bummer.

Well, if it’s a circle you need, Gelt (gold coins) is perfect. Another simple shape would be for a dreidel (one for each of the 4 letters would be a nice set!).

If you did a simple menorah, that might be easy (e.g., the Shamash on the left side instead of centered).

Also, a Star of David could never hurt (and it could be used all year long). It could be a Star of David in a Circle . . .

]]> By: ER http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/comment-page-1/#comment-24474 ER Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:57:12 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/#comment-24474 Any molds for Chanukah?? <strong>Sorry, no. What would you suggest as good patterns, for next year? We can look and see if we can find anything. Keep in mind the shapes should be fairly simple and roundish (e.g., a menorah might be tough...) Thanks - PJH</strong> Any molds for Chanukah??

Sorry, no. What would you suggest as good patterns, for next year? We can look and see if we can find anything. Keep in mind the shapes should be fairly simple and roundish (e.g., a menorah might be tough…) Thanks – PJH

]]> By: annie http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/comment-page-1/#comment-24434 annie Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:26:53 +0000 http://blog.kingarthurflour.com/2009/11/17/holiday-cakes-for-the-decorating-challenged-baker-its-all-in-the-pan/#comment-24434 omg so cute! omg so cute!

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