Idea for Getting November Bookings

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around a recipe for a quick chocolate cake made in the microwave, shared by a participant who received it from their upline. Various participants express their thoughts, experiences, and questions regarding the recipe and its execution at shows.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares a recipe for a microwave chocolate cake that uses a mix of dry ingredients and wet ingredients in small portions.
  • Several users express excitement about trying the recipe, noting its simplicity and potential to impress guests at shows.
  • Some participants mention testing the recipe with different bowls and report positive results, emphasizing the ease of preparation.
  • One participant raises a question about the number of servings and the use of eggs, seeking clarification on the recipe's instructions.
  • Another participant shares their experience of successfully making the cake and decorating it, highlighting its taste and presentation.
  • Some participants discuss variations, such as adding frosting or ice cream, and how they plan to incorporate the recipe into their upcoming shows.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the clarity of the recipe instructions, with some participants expressing confusion about the measurements and serving sizes. However, many participants agree on the recipe's appeal and potential for use in shows.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and experimentation with the recipe, with participants sharing their thoughts on how it can be utilized in a show setting.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for creative ideas to engage guests at shows may find this thread helpful, particularly those interested in quick and easy dessert options.

Alternate cake/pudding mixes for the Cake in a Cup recipe that would be great this time of year:

Spice cake and Cheesecake pudding. - great with creamcheese frosting.
 
Yellow cake and pumpkin spice pudding - also great with cream cheese frosting (and some caramel sprinkles mixed in!)
Lemon cake and lemon pudding
Cherry chip cake and cheesecake pudding
Yellow cake and butterscotch pudding
 
This sounds like a super simple demo~can't wait to try it!!
 
Maybe my microwave is off....one side of my cake wasn't quite done; I nuked it for a bit longer, but it was still gooey on top of that side. ???
 
I made these last night and by far the better recipe was with a scoop of frosting in the mix before you nuke it. When I turned it out it looked amazing. I am doing this at my show tonight in addition to my other recipes in the micro.

I'd love to hear ideas on word choices for Nov booking using this recipe!
 
It's my son's birthday today and we are going up to see him in a play tonight 9he's in college) so I am doing a carrot cake mix with cheesecake pudding. I'll add creamcheese frosting and some cinnamon sprinkles (and of course a candle)! I'm sure he'll be thrilled - only problem is he won't have any to share with the other guys in his dorm.

...hmmmm maybe I have to re-think that and do a whole cake so he can share after all! I know! (need a lightbulb smiley) I'll make the cake in the fluted pan but take out just enough to make him an individual one too!
 
How many cakes in the small square bowls do you make for a party?
 
chefjwr said:
How many cakes in the small square bowls do you make for a party?
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I just do one and pass it around for those who want to get a taste (everyone has their own (clean :eek: ) spoon).
 
Okay - I am SOOO not a microwave cake person, but I just tried this with a Duncan Hines Orange Supreme Cake Mix, White Chocolate Pudding, and Dark Chocolate Fudge frosting......Yummy! I'm doing it in my intro for my show tonight.:thumbup:
 
I have done this for 3 shows this month.
I make them in the Dot's Coffee & More SA cups and then invert them onto the SA Small Squares w/ Cranberry Accent.
They have been a HUGE rave.
No bookings for it, but HUGE raves!
 
If you are using a Supermoist Cake mix...do you still add the pudding mix?
 
ok~you got my attention...I'm having a chocolate craving so I'm off to the kitchen to see what kind of cake mixes I have & give it a try!! :D My microwave is an old junky one though~so should I up the time a bit?? :confused: Wish me luck!!
 
sarahlegare said:
ok~you got my attention...I'm having a chocolate craving so I'm off to the kitchen to see what kind of cake mixes I have & give it a try!! :D My microwave is an old junky one though~so should I up the time a bit?? :confused: Wish me luck!!
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I did this last night at a show - the microwave was older & lower wattage. It took about 90 seconds.
 
What size square bowl did you use?
 
I used the Dots Coffee & More Cup.
 
I did this at my show last nite and it was a great hit!! Sold 3 prep bowl sets. Plus the cake was yummmmmmmmyyyyyyyy!!
 
roxylady said:
What size square bowl did you use?
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I tried it in the small square bowl & the coffee & more cups. To eat out of the bowl, I liked the coffee & more cups better. But it might be easier to turn it out onto a small square with the small bowl.
 
Can somebody please tell me what you mean by a package of instant chocolate pudding????? Being in England, I'm not always sure of what you're talking about!!! This sounds brilliant and I would love to try it so please let me know!! Many many thanks..... Jean
 
That's a tough one. :) Pudding in this sense is a very American dessert. It's a soft, sweet, spoonable item, like custard but without the eggs. Instant pudding is a powdered mix that, when combined with milk and whipped, makes pudding in a few minutes. The most common name brand here in the states is Jello brand.
 
I'm presenting these at a meeting tomorrow, as a gift idea (especially with the SA on sale). Has anyone sold a "kit" done up (mug with a bag of mix and instructions, wrapped)? If so, what did you charge? I was thinking $15, if it included a mini bamboo spoon tied into the bow. $10 is a nice even amount, but it barely covers cellophane and ribbon on top of the cup.
 
chefann said:
I'm presenting these at a meeting tomorrow, as a gift idea (especially with the SA on sale). Has anyone sold a "kit" done up (mug with a bag of mix and instructions, wrapped)? If so, what did you charge? I was thinking $15, if it included a mini bamboo spoon tied into the bow. $10 is a nice even amount, but it barely covers cellophane and ribbon on top of the cup.
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I would pay $15 for that! Can I place an order? ;)
 
giggle... I like $15, because there's still profit in that number, to cover my time to combine and measure out the mix, bag it, and wrap the whole thing. Not to mention ribbon, cello, baggie, cake mix, pudding mix... And if I get a roll of nice fabric ribbon, it will look really classy.
 
$15 sounds fair.
 
Did you use the small or big box of instant pudding?
Andrea
 
I mixed the 4-serving size instant pudding with a standard cake mix. And got 8 baggies of mix from that (1/2 cup each). So I put 2 bags of mix into the mug and wrapped it in cellophane. It's so cute!
 
It just occured to me that this single-serving approach could also be used with fat free "No Pudge" brownie mix. Not sure if it's available everywhere, but I get it at Trader Joe's. There's instructions right on the pink box for single-serv microwaving. :)
 
chefann said:
I mixed the 4-serving size instant pudding with a standard cake mix. And got 8 baggies of mix from that (1/2 cup each). So I put 2 bags of mix into the mug and wrapped it in cellophane. It's so cute!
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Ann, what else could you use besides the mug?
 
Denarella said:
Ann, what else could you use besides the mug?
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Not Ann - but I do know you can also use the small square bowls, or the small dots bowls, too.
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Not Ann - but I do know you can also use the small square bowls, or the small dots bowls, too.
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Thank you!
 
I printed the flyer posted on another thread here on post cards and told my guests at my show last night about the great gift idea. They loved it. Only one bought the bowls though.
I am doing a gift bazzar soon and I might do up a couple of these because they are easier than the batter bowl mixes.

Ann do you use the fabric like you would use the celephane?
 
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