Sunday, April 19, 2009

cake.


showdown! wet vs. dry!
melting chocolate
frosting



Saga in making a cake for Ms. Rachel Tonthat

what to do when birthdays come? bake! 

I got this recipe from Gourmet by way of epicurious

If yer going to do it..don't stress about certain specifics like mixers and pans etc. it'll still be delishious! 

I got 3 cake pans at duane reade for 50 cents a piece..but it's a bit difficult to cut them in half so i didn't try...just 3 big layers did i make.

before you cook: take out the eggs and butter and bring to room temp

if you don't have a beater..just stir well 

oh and for the frosting: 3 sticks of butter ya heard?! if there's no confectioners sugar is to be had you can make it by adding 1 tsp of cornstarch per cup of sugar and blend in a food processor/blender/or my personal tool the magic bullet

note of melting chocolate: double boiler! you can make one by putting a heat-safe bowl over a pot of water..watch the chocolate and be sure not to let it burn or to let the water boil

tangent!! saw this on epicurious today!! AHHH just the name. 

2 comments:

  1. This is my new favorite blog. I live vicariously through this now that I'm poor and jobless. Thank you!

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  2. no david! this is to be inspirational! cooking at home is cheaper than eating out! noodles are under 5 dollars! explore the gastronomical universe!

    -r

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