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  • JTimmons
    Senior Member
    • Feb 2005
    • 690
    • Denver, CO.
    • Grizzly 1023SLX, Ryobi BT3100
    #1

    Birthday Cake

    My task today was baking a cake for my LOML's birthday.

    I screwed up earlier this week and didn't get the order in on time for today, so the only way to get past that and cover it up would be to bake one for her. I know my way around the kitchen and want to go back to school to get a culinary degree.

    The thought going in to it was, how hard can it be. I mean it comes in a box and even the frosting is already made in a little can. What's the big deal?

    Well, I beat the batter filled tins against the counter top before sticking them into the oven to get air out (like mom used to do). I don't understand it, but I think my cake has more voids in it than a cheap piece of HD plywood.

    Spreading the frosting. I can sling mud on a wall with the best of them how hard can it be to frost a cake!

    Needless to say to all you bakers out there that can pull this off, I have a new respect for you and further strengthens my thoughts on not becoming a pastry chef.

    I'll be making sure to get the order out in time next year.
    "Happiness is your dentist telling you it won't hurt and then having him catch his hand in the drill."
    -- Johnny Carson
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    • Ed62
      The Full Monte
      • Oct 2006
      • 6021
      • NW Indiana
      • BT3K
      #2
      Tell her I said "Happy Birthday". Maybe that'll get the pressure off you.

      Ed
      Do you know about kickback? Ray has a good writeup here... https://www.sawdustzone.org/articles...mare-explained

      For a kickback demonstration video http://www.metacafe.com/watch/910584...demonstration/

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        • JamesDad
          Forum Newbie
          • Mar 2006
          • 44
          #3
          give her something special to offset that cake

          A trip to the jewelry store to get something for her that contains sparkling rocks and shiny metal of her preference would make her forget the birthday cake.

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            • Mrs. Wallnut
              Bandsaw Box Momma
              • Apr 2005
              • 1566
              • Ellensburg, Washington, USA.
              #4
              Just remember that its the thought that counts here. I am sure she will appreciate it because you made it for her.

              I know that I would be thrilled if Mark did that for me, but I know that it may not happen, but I am okay with that.
              Mrs. Wallnut a.k.a (the head nut).

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                • JTimmons
                  Senior Member
                  • Feb 2005
                  • 690
                  • Denver, CO.
                  • Grizzly 1023SLX, Ryobi BT3100
                  #5
                  Originally posted by Mrs. Wallnut
                  I know that I would be thrilled if Mark did that for me, but I know that it may not happen, but I am okay with that.
                  Mark, can't get a better hint than this!

                  It was pretty good after all, she said she was happier with it than a professional cake. So Mrs. W, you're right, it was the thought that counted.

                  She's got enough of the shiny stuff, so to begin the "cover up" I made her dinner too with a bottle of wine.

                  Made spinach and sauteed mushroom green enchiladas for the main and I went with a Riesling that's made locally. For desert I bought her a bottle of Icewine, that's some REALLY sweet stuff, never had it before and not likely to buy it again.

                  I still owe her a shoe and dress shopping trip too, that I promised over dinner.
                  "Happiness is your dentist telling you it won't hurt and then having him catch his hand in the drill."
                  -- Johnny Carson

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                    • scorrpio
                      Veteran Member
                      • Dec 2005
                      • 1566
                      • Wayne, NJ, USA.
                      #6
                      Quick'n'easy and done in about an hour.
                      1. 4-5 eggs (depending on size) and a cup of sugar in a mixer, mix on high till sugar as all dissolved. (about 5 min)
                      2. mix in a cup of flour with a spoon, again getting to uniform consistency.
                      3. mix in some chopped walnuts and raisins.
                      4. line a deep cast iron skillet with alum. foil, rub unsalted butter on foil.
                      5. pour the mix into skillet, sprinkle more chopped walnuts/raisins on top.
                      6. bake at 350F for 30-40min. It should rise and form a golden crust on top. Sticking in a toothpick near the center, see if it comes back out dry - if it does, cake is ready.

                      I often make it when we are going to have unexpected guests and got no time to go to a store.

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