Director Creative Baking Ideas for Cooler Weather!

[baychef]

Sharing an idea! One of my team members had a wonderful idea..she says she is not a "biscuit maker" so she sees showing people how to make little snow men cakes (just one dimentional) with the different circles.


Looking for other great ideas as well. I know that PC gave us "window cookie" ideas.

Because Labor Day is upon us, the weather here in the north is growing cooler and the Halloween candy has been out for a couple weeks now (still bugs me but Christmas will be out in a couple weeks)...I was wondering if the test kitchens are cooking up some great ideas to show people!

 

[BethCooks4U]

I missed the window cookie idea. Please share. I LOVE the snowman cake idea but how would you keep the batter in the circles for them to bake since there's no bottom?

 

[baychef]

It would be just three cake circles on a plate. Flat not standing up! Because I used to decorate cakes and then watch the cake challenges on the TLC and the Food Network...I start over thinking it!!!

 

[BethCooks4U]

It would be just three cake circles on a plate. Flat not standing up! Because I used to decorate cakes and then watch the cake challenges on the TLC and the Food Network...I start over thinking it!!!

I get that but because the cutters don't have a bottom wouldn't the batter seep out under the cutters before it's baked?

 

[quiverfull7]

I assumed we would bake the cake in the large bar pan or large sheet pan and then cut the circles after they cool? Is that right?
I am such a visual learner... if you make them can you post your pics? Or a drawing?

 

[BethCooks4U]

I assumed we would bake the cake in the large bar pan or large sheet pan and then cut the circles after they cool? Is that right?
I am such a visual learner... if you make them can you post your pics? Or a drawing?

That makes sense! And wasn't there a tip I saw somewhere on what to do on the cut surfaces to avoid crumbs ruining the frosting?

 

[baychef]

Yes, I am sorry, you would cut it from an already baked cake. You can take an apricot jelly and heat it with a little water, then brush a thin layer on the cake and let it cool a bit to sort of seal the crumbs in before you frost it.

 

[Sheila]

Professional cake decorators do a crum coat with icing. It's a very thin layer, let it harden and then do a thicker coating as a 2nd layer. I've never tried the jelly method, but it sounds yummy!!!

 

[baychef]

I did them many years ago (started in 9th grade and I have been out of school now for...GULP...34 years now). Never had lessons but used Wilton books to learn. Also, once cakes became more than cake and frosting and I was in college, I no longer did them on a regular basis. I just marvel at The Cake Boss, Duff and so many more VERY talented cake decorators!:chef:

 

[Sheila]

Yes, the fondant is cool in appearance, but I have to say that I've never had one that tasted good. I'm a "butter cream" icing girl ... all the way! LOL