Bookings and Miracle Chocolate Cake

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Discussion Overview

This thread revolves around the sharing of recipes and tips related to a "miracle chocolate cake," specifically a no-bake or microwave version, as well as strategies for securing bookings as a Pampered Chef consultant. Participants exchange personal experiences and insights regarding the cake preparation and booking techniques.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions a "miracle chocolate cake" that can be made in 12 minutes without baking, seeking the recipe from others.
  • Another participant notes that the cake can be made in a microwave using a fluted pan.
  • Several users discuss their experiences with different methods of making cakes in the Rice Cooker Plus, highlighting its versatility.
  • One participant shares a detailed step-by-step process for making the cake in the rice cooker, emphasizing the ease and effectiveness of the method.
  • Another participant expresses enthusiasm for booking tips shared by others, indicating they found them helpful for their business.
  • Some participants mention variations of the cake and frosting combinations they have tried, sharing their personal preferences.
  • One participant expresses dissatisfaction with a specific version of the cake they tried, describing it as horrible.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best methods for making the cake and the effectiveness of various booking strategies. No clear consensus emerges regarding the optimal approach to either topic.

Contextual Notes

Participants share their personal experiences and tips based on their individual practices as Pampered Chef consultants, focusing on the cake and booking strategies without implying any official guidance.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for creative cake recipes and booking strategies may find the shared experiences and tips beneficial for their business practices.

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lwiesman
Hello everyone, I am new to this site and have been doing PC since October. I have been listening to the CDs from Nat'l Conf. 2005. Renee Figlock talked about a miracle chocolate cake that takes 12 minutes and you don't have to bake it. Does anyone have that recipe?
Also, Jacque Ruddy talked about her 50 ways to get bookings. Does anyone have those?

Thanks for the help
 
Perhaps they meant no-bake as in no-oven.... you can make a 12 minute microwave cake in the fluted pan.
 
And you can make cakes in the Rice Cooker Plus in the microwave!
 
Thanks Scott for you tips that you posted! Got to check them out to see which ones I am missing!
 
the 3-2-1 cake recipe is a blank word document =S
 
I noticed that too. I got the others and they are very helpful.
 
Oh yes they are! sorry, I should have said that! I'm quick-replying and don't have smilies. Sorry! heheheI LOVE the Booking Tips - some of those will be copied into my show outline.
 
I downloaded them and saved them to read tomorrow. Every now and then you find a tip you didn't think of or remember which is good.
 
Is this the same as the micro-cake with the glob of chocolate frosting cooked with it and it supposed to be a completly frosted cake at the end??? I have tried that one and ugh...it was horrible.
 
thank you so much for the information. I have been reading thru all of the suggestions and you were by far the one with the most information to help a new consultant get started in her business.
 
The trick with putting the frosting in the rice cooker is to use the medium scoop, and do 4 scoops at 12, 3, 6 and 9 position (like on a clock) and put the rice cooker at the very edge of the turntable in the microwave (not the middle) and it will turn out so GOOD!
 
sailortena said:
The trick with putting the frosting in the rice cooker is to use the medium scoop, and do 4 scoops at 12, 3, 6 and 9 position (like on a clock) and put the rice cooker at the very edge of the turntable in the microwave (not the middle) and it will turn out so GOOD!


I just plop half the tub of frosting in the middle and I've always just put it in the middle of the turntable, I have made about 20 now and they have all been great! Thank god its pretty fool proof!
 
Scott thanks for posting those tips. Still good to read and refresh yourself after being in the biz for a while.

Ann Ried
 
I have made the molten lava cake and the german choc. micro cakes and I have to say the German came out looking better anyways!
 
This is the recipe I use as a bonus to hosts... i buy cake and frosting (under $2 on sale) host provides the egg, oil and water and I use it to get bookings during sell-a-thon months as an additional FREE recipe from me. I even once mixed up the cake at home in a bowl and brought it with me already mixed up and that made it even easier!
 
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Here's some more of those microwave cakes and some others- all done in the fluted stoneware- great for Feb! Enjoy :)
 

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sailortena said:
The trick with putting the frosting in the rice cooker is to use the medium scoop, and do 4 scoops at 12, 3, 6 and 9 position (like on a clock) and put the rice cooker at the very edge of the turntable in the microwave (not the middle) and it will turn out so GOOD!
I've been doing the rice cooker cake at every show since November... and my show average has gone up at least $100 each show. It's incredible! By far my favorite product to show, and usually generates a few laughs when I tell 'em I've "heard" it's pretty good for cooking rice, too... but I always use it for the best cakes ever! :p
 
Pampered Laura said:
I've been doing the rice cooker cake at every show since November... and my show average has gone up at least $100 each show. It's incredible! By far my favorite product to show, and usually generates a few laughs when I tell 'em I've "heard" it's pretty good for cooking rice, too... but I always use it for the best cakes ever! :p

Do you do this before the show or as your recipe for a quick show?
 
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It's the 2nd recipe I do while my other one is in the micro (lately been doing the Touchdown Taco Dip in the Deep Covered Baker @ micro for 6 mins). By the time the dip is done, the cake is made and going in to the microwave. By the time the guests have tasted the dip, the cake is ready to flip on to a plate. Works great - quick 2 recipe demo!
 
Laura,
I'd like to do one tomorrow night for a 2nd recipe. Can you give me step-by-step instructions on how you do yours....I've done a few in the fluted pan that I was not impressed with. Can I do the pumpkin spice one?
 
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It's sooo easy! You'll be hooked. I do this at every show.
I *really* talk it up at my shows... teasing them with a "Miracle Chocolate Cake" and telling them that I have a very special cake to show them... "it's a warm chocolate cake in 9 minutes - without an oven - truly a miracle every woman needs to know about".
I taunt them and really build it up... it's so funny when I pull out the RICE COOKER of all things. I give them a moment to laugh at the fact that I've never used it for rice... LOL
When the cake finally comes out - they GASP and are just going nuts over it.
every show since November, I've sold 6+ rice cookers. In December alone, I sold 23 of them.

You need:
Cake mix (I like devil's food)
container of chocolate frosting (original, not the whipped kind)
ingredients to make the cake

Open your rice cooker and pour the box of cake mix in it (no spraying required). Add your oil, water, and 3 eggs (mix it according to box directions). Whisk together till smooth.z
With Medium Scoop, drop 4 scoops in to the batter in the cooker (not on the edges, but a little towards the middle - I tend to make a square with them in the middle).
DO NOT MIX OR STIR the frosting in the cake batter.
Replace inner lid, and top of cooker. LOCK.

Place on turntable in micro, and microwave on high for 7.5-9 minutes depending on power.

Remove, and let it sit for 4-5 mins (I give my recruiting talk here).
Flip on to SA plate or Celebrate plate. YUM-O! Perfect every time.

As they're eating it, I ask them "Was that worth waiting for? Don't you agree it's truly something you NEEDED to know about?" I'll also mention here that they need to "put your email address on your order form and I'll mail you the recipes from the party tonight - including the one for this wonderful cake, so you can make it at home with YOUR Rice Cooker". and I ask them to email me with the different flavor variations they try so I can share them at shows.

I've had customers say they try it with all kinds of variations of flavors cake/frosting. Strawberry cake mix/vanilla frosting. Gingerbread Cake mix/vanilla frosting. Chocolate cake mix/strawberry frosting, etc.

Give it a try a few times at home. Cake is cheap and its so yummy!
 
Thank you so much, Laura, for the wonderful details! I will try one tomorrow before my show!

Thank you, thank you!!!
 
Hmmm I really want to try this...I might have to place a personal order for a Rice Cooker!!!My biggest problem is the build up....I'll have to work on that!
 
LAURA...


Ok, i want to try this at my DESSERT SHOW tomorrow...do you recommend I do my first try of it @ home first...and 2 questions...
1. 4 scoops with the med. scoop...does that use all the batter? if not, do you do anything w/ the rest of the batter @ any point?
2. Where does the frosting come in, after its on the plate...? If so how long do you let it cool before frosting???
 
lilscrapmama said:
LAURA...


Ok, i want to try this at my DESSERT SHOW tomorrow...do you recommend I do my first try of it @ home first...and 2 questions...
1. 4 scoops with the med. scoop...does that use all the batter? if not, do you do anything w/ the rest of the batter @ any point?
2. Where does the frosting come in, after its on the plate...? If so how long do you let it cool before frosting???

bumping up..really need to know about frosting......help =)
 
lilscrapmama said:
LAURA...


Ok, i want to try this at my DESSERT SHOW tomorrow...do you recommend I do my first try of it @ home first...and 2 questions...
1. 4 scoops with the med. scoop...does that use all the batter? if not, do you do anything w/ the rest of the batter @ any point?
2. Where does the frosting come in, after its on the plate...? If so how long do you let it cool before frosting???

Laura isn't on right now, but I think I can answer for her!

The "4 scoops into the batter" is 4 scoops of the frosing with the medium scoop, and drop that in to the batter. (You will use all of the batter...and only 4 scoops of the tub of frosting)... You can use that for whatever later on.

The cake "frosts" itself....it drops to the bottom of the cake, so after it cools 4-5 minutes, you are going to flip it over onto a plate...and then the frosting will "drip" down the sides and frost itself!

HTH...and it probably is smart to try it at home first!
 
jenniferknapp said:
Laura isn't on right now, but I think I can answer for her!

The "4 scoops into the batter" is 4 scoops of the frosing with the medium scoop, and drop that in to the batter. (You will use all of the batter...and only 4 scoops of the tub of frosting)... You can use that for whatever later on.

The cake "frosts" itself....it drops to the bottom of the cake, so after it cools 4-5 minutes, you are going to flip it over onto a plate...and then the frosting will "drip" down the sides and frost itself!

HTH...and it probably is smart to try it at home first!
THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU ! =) I guess I will try it at home before my show next weekend, sounds yummy!
 
I guess I should try the rice cooker version (as I have tried the fluted version) and it just didn't come out that spectacular. But I did like the German chocolate version in the fluted!
 
I just did spice cake with cream cheese frosting and I'm not impressed. The cake does NOT look pretty or even like a regular cake. How do yours turn out everyone?
 

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