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Creative Ideas for Decorating a Batter Bowl Cake?
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Discussion Overview
This thread explores creative ideas for decorating cakes using a Batter Bowl, particularly in the context of a Father/Son cake decorating contest. Participants share various themes and techniques for cake decoration, drawing from personal experiences and imaginative concepts.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant mentions a Father/Son cake decorating contest and seeks ideas for decorating a cake using a Batter Bowl.
- Another participant suggests various cake themes, including Easter egg, baseball hat, and football.
- One participant shares a detailed idea for a tent-shaped cake, complete with a campfire made of pretzels.
- A participant provides multiple creative cake decoration ideas, such as an ant, spider, ladybug, beehive, Mr. Potato Head, flower pot, and volcano, each with specific frosting and decoration techniques.
- Another participant expresses gratitude for the ideas shared and plans to post them under product uses.
- One participant, identifying as a new Pampered Chef consultant, shares their excitement about their son's cake decorating success and his interest in cooking.
- A participant mentions a cake decorated with a paw print for a child's birthday, expressing plans to use this idea for their son's upcoming party.
- Another participant requests more information about the paw print decoration idea.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
No clear consensus emerges, as participants share a variety of individual ideas and experiences without indicating agreement or disagreement on specific themes.
Contextual Notes
The discussion reflects personal experiences and creative expressions related to cake decorating, particularly in a family and celebratory context.
Who May Find This Useful
Participants within the consultant community and those interested in creative cake decoration ideas may find the shared experiences and suggestions beneficial.
DebPC
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Karen
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Batter Bowl CakesBelow are some ideas that I have in a Word document, however the document was too large to attach.
Ant- Frost one 1QT and two 2QT cakes black or chocolate. Place them in a three section line (the 1QT cake is the head and the two 2QT cakes are the body. Use 6 pipe cleaners for legs and bend them into a "^" and push them into cake.
Spider (1) - Frost cake with black (use chocolate and tint black) or chocolate frosting – use chocolate sprinkles for “hair”. Use black licorice or 8 pipe cleaners for legs. Use gumdrops for eyes.
Spider #2- Frost one 1QT and one 2QT cakes black or chocolate. Place the cakes side by side (the 1QT cake is the head.) Use black licorice or 8 pipe cleaners for legs. Use 2 Lg. marshmallows for fun eyes with m & m pupils – or raisins stuck on toothpicks.
Lady Bug- Frost with red frosting. Add big black decorating gel spots (or mini-oreos). Black licorice antenna and gum drop eyes.
Beehive- Frost with yellow frosting in a circular fashion, to create the beehive look. Place sugar flowers at the base of hive. Make Peanut butter honeybees and place them around the hive. (Mix 1/2 c peanut butter, 2 T softened butter, 1/2 c confectioners sugar, 3/4 c graham cracker crumbs and shape into 1" ovals. Place on wax paper. Melt 1 oz semi sweet chocolate, place in sandwich bag and cut off tiny end of bag. Drizzle chocolate on ovals to make 3 stripes on each bee. Insert 2 almond slices into oval for bee wings.)
Mr. Potato Head- Frost the cake with light brown frosting (vanilla tinted with a little brown and orange). Stick Mr. Potato Head parts right in the cake!
Flower Pot - Frost with brown. Then make some rice krispie treats in the flower shaped bread tube (or just cut some out with cookie cutters). Place a gumdrop into the center of each with a toothpick. Place each "flower" on a long skewer (can wrap with green pipe cleaner first or dye green with green food coloring) and poke them in the top of the cake. Looks like a flower pot with flowers!! You could even add crushed cookies to look like dirt and gummy worms!
Volcano - Can be done on a sheet cake if you want to add plastic dinosaurs, trees and landscaping. Cut a v-shaped crevice out of the top 1/3 to 1/2 side of the cake. Use chocolate icing over all. But in the crevice and below it use red and yellow to represent the Lava Flow. In the top of the cake insert several of those long (6 inches or so) skinny candles you can find at the party stores. Insert all candles into the same spot so they are close together. When lit the candles make the volcano look like it's erupting.
Hope this helps. Sorry it is soo long!!!
Ant- Frost one 1QT and two 2QT cakes black or chocolate. Place them in a three section line (the 1QT cake is the head and the two 2QT cakes are the body. Use 6 pipe cleaners for legs and bend them into a "^" and push them into cake.
Spider (1) - Frost cake with black (use chocolate and tint black) or chocolate frosting – use chocolate sprinkles for “hair”. Use black licorice or 8 pipe cleaners for legs. Use gumdrops for eyes.
Spider #2- Frost one 1QT and one 2QT cakes black or chocolate. Place the cakes side by side (the 1QT cake is the head.) Use black licorice or 8 pipe cleaners for legs. Use 2 Lg. marshmallows for fun eyes with m & m pupils – or raisins stuck on toothpicks.
Lady Bug- Frost with red frosting. Add big black decorating gel spots (or mini-oreos). Black licorice antenna and gum drop eyes.
Beehive- Frost with yellow frosting in a circular fashion, to create the beehive look. Place sugar flowers at the base of hive. Make Peanut butter honeybees and place them around the hive. (Mix 1/2 c peanut butter, 2 T softened butter, 1/2 c confectioners sugar, 3/4 c graham cracker crumbs and shape into 1" ovals. Place on wax paper. Melt 1 oz semi sweet chocolate, place in sandwich bag and cut off tiny end of bag. Drizzle chocolate on ovals to make 3 stripes on each bee. Insert 2 almond slices into oval for bee wings.)
Mr. Potato Head- Frost the cake with light brown frosting (vanilla tinted with a little brown and orange). Stick Mr. Potato Head parts right in the cake!
Flower Pot - Frost with brown. Then make some rice krispie treats in the flower shaped bread tube (or just cut some out with cookie cutters). Place a gumdrop into the center of each with a toothpick. Place each "flower" on a long skewer (can wrap with green pipe cleaner first or dye green with green food coloring) and poke them in the top of the cake. Looks like a flower pot with flowers!! You could even add crushed cookies to look like dirt and gummy worms!
Volcano - Can be done on a sheet cake if you want to add plastic dinosaurs, trees and landscaping. Cut a v-shaped crevice out of the top 1/3 to 1/2 side of the cake. Use chocolate icing over all. But in the crevice and below it use red and yellow to represent the Lava Flow. In the top of the cake insert several of those long (6 inches or so) skinny candles you can find at the party stores. Insert all candles into the same spot so they are close together. When lit the candles make the volcano look like it's erupting.
Hope this helps. Sorry it is soo long!!!
DebPC
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rlombas
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Great BSA ideasHi all.....I just found this website while looking for PC party ideas. I am a new PC consultant and am excited about it. My son won 1st place in the Bear category this year for his cake (which he did all by himself). Can't wait for him to try one of these ideas next year....thanks 
. I just want to say also that he is 9 and loves cooking and using my PC products, he is my "business partner" and loves going to the mtgs. Who knows....maybe a future culinary expert..... 
Later all and have a great day....thanks for listening !
. I just want to say also that he is 9 and loves cooking and using my PC products, he is my "business partner" and loves going to the mtgs. Who knows....maybe a future culinary expert..... Later all and have a great day....thanks for listening !
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some creative ways to decorate a cake in a batter bowl?
One creative way to decorate a cake in a batter bowl is to use a variety of frosting techniques, such as swirling different colors of frosting together or using a piping bag to create intricate designs. You can also add fresh fruits, edible flowers, or chocolate shavings on top for a beautiful finish.
Can I use fondant to decorate a batter bowl cake?
Yes, fondant can be used to decorate a batter bowl cake! After the cake has cooled, you can cover it with a layer of fondant to create a smooth surface. You can then use fondant to create shapes, figures, or decorations that match your theme.
What toppings work well for a batter bowl cake?
Popular toppings for a batter bowl cake include whipped cream, chocolate ganache, sprinkles, nuts, and fruit compote. You can also drizzle caramel or chocolate sauce over the top for added flavor and visual appeal.
How can I create a themed decoration for my batter bowl cake?
To create a themed decoration, choose a color palette and decorations that match your theme. For example, for a beach theme, use blue and sandy colors with edible seashells and starfish. For a birthday, you can use balloons, candles, and colorful sprinkles to enhance the festive look.
Are there any tips for achieving a professional-looking finish on my batter bowl cake?
To achieve a professional-looking finish, ensure that your cake is completely cooled before decorating. Use an offset spatula to apply frosting smoothly, and consider using a cake scraper for clean edges. Additionally, practice your piping skills and consider using stencils for intricate designs.
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