Use an Offset Spatula

If there’s one thing that will make your life easier when frosting a cake that is worth investing a few dollars in, it’s an offset spatula. This tool is nearly indispensable when frosting cakes, so go ahead and get one.

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Never Frost a Hot Cake

There is no bigger frosting mistake you can make than frosting a hot or warm cake. So let your cakes cool completely before you even think about putting a dollop of frosting on them.

Use a Crumb Coat

You know how when you frost a cake, crumbs get all up in the frosting and it doesn’t look too good? Yeah, do that on purpose with a thin layer of frosting, chill, and then do another layer of frosting over that will actually be visible. It’s called a crumb coat and it’s a very important frosting step.

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The post Tips for Frosting Cakes at Home appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Cupcakes

Since Carry Bradshaw made them famous on Sex and the City, they have never gone out of style. Beautifully made, eye-catching, and fancy, these bite-sized sweets will get your attention and win your hearts.

Cake-Pop

These candy inspired desserts are all over the internet these days. Use your left-over cake batter to make these round treats for your loved ones. Decorated with chocolate and rainbow color sprinkles, they are every girls best friends.  

Blondies

Yummy, chocolatey, brownies are made with caramelized white chocolates. They’re easy to make and they will melt your hearts and revive your souls every time. Kept them in the freezer for a sweet cool down on a hot day or as an evening snack on the balcony.

Drip Cake

These beautiful cakes are all over Instagram and they’re almost too beautiful to eat. They’re not the easiest to make at home, but we guarantee that they will be the center of attention at every party.

The post Let’s Talk About Cakes Baby! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Check out these three almond cakes from different places around the world that are perfect examples of how to make a tasty treat using this nut.

Tarta de Santiago (Galicia, Spain)

The Tarta de Santiago is a simple cake that is made with a mix of ground almonds, sugar, and eggs. Orange and lemon zest are used as well as cinnamon to flavor the cake, which is topped with powdered sugar and decorated with the Cross of Santiago before being served.

Misérable Cake (Belgium)

Belgium’s Miserable Cake is an almond sponge cake that is filled with a delicious buttercream frosting. Despite its misleading name, this cake is delicious and moist, with an airy texture that goes great as a light dessert.

Sfouf (Lebanon)

Semolina flour is the base of this popular and light Lebanese cake, which is infused with a large quantity of slivered almonds. Its unique yellow color comes from the turmeric which is used in its batter.

The post Almond Cakes From Around the Globe That You Must Try appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1 2/3 all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

For the Lemon Glaze:

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• grated lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Set the oven to 350 F degrees and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with spray.
2. Combine the baking powder, salt, and flour together in a bowl.
3. Get a second bowl to mix the eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer. Use low speed, then include the 1 tablespoon lemon peel, olive oil, and yogurt.
4. Continue beating until you get a smooth mixture. Transfer the mixture into the springform pan.
5. Place the pan in the oven and let it bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
6. Take out the pan and let the lemon olive oil cake cool down for 15 minutes.
7. Poke holes at every inch of the cake before you prepare the topping.
8. Mix the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and olive oil together until combined. Add it on top of the cake.
9. Finish off with the grated lemon peel.

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Substitutions

If you’re not following the recipe closely, but improvising by substituting certain ingredients, don’t be surprised if the recipe fails. If you want to experiment, only substitute one ingredient at a time so you know precisely which ones work and which don’t.

Measurements

If a recipe calls for cups of flour instead of precise weight, it can be challenging to get the amount right. Make sure your recipe states precise measurements and follow them using a kitchen scale.

Expired Baking Powder

If you use old baking powder or baking soda, they may be less effective than when they were fresh. They’re typically good for around six months, so keep that in mind when shopping for cake ingredients.

The post The Biggest Cake Mistakes You Should Avoid appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 5 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1 cup softened unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup champagne, room temperature

For the Frosting:

• 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup champagne
• 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• fresh strawberries

Instructions:

1. Turn on the oven to 350 F degrees, prepare 2 8-inch cake pans and add round parchment paper to both pans.
2. Combine the baking powder, salt, and flour together.
3. In a second bowl mix the champagne, oil, egg whites, and vanilla together.
4. Next, include the egg white mix and flour mix in the third bowl with the butter and sugar.
5. Transfer one half of the batter in one cake pan and the other half in the second pan.
6. Leave the pans in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, then let the cake cool down for 10 minutes.
7. Use a bowl to beat the butter with a mixer, then include the 4 tablespoons champagne, 6 cups powdered sugar, and vanilla.
8. Beat again, and if you need to you can add more sugar or champagne depending on the consistency.
9. Assemble the champagne cake. Add one cake layer on the bottom, top it off with the frosting, and do the same procedure once again.

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The phrase “tres leches” means “three milks” in Spanish and refers to three of the key ingredients in the dessert. Tres leches cake is prepared and made unique with the use of three different milk varieties that add moisture, sweetness, and depth to a simple cake base.

Tres leches cake takes advantage of milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream in making a rich and creamy sponge cake that people around the world love. Instead of leaving a boring vanilla cake to be topped with frosting and nothing more, this dessert becomes especially decadent due to the addition of these dairy products.

While the traditional tres leches cake is topped only with a simple milk and vanilla-based frosting, I like to add fruits on top to add a bit of a twist to the dessert. For example, topping a tres leches cake with a berry mix that includes raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries adds a bit of welcome tartness to what can be an overwhelmingly sweet option.

So, don’t be afraid to try tres leches cake and add your own twist to it! You’ll probably say “hola” to this cake on a regular basis at your dinner if you know how to perfect it.

The post Tres Leches Cake is a Mexican Favorite appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups blueberries
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 2/3 cup sugar
• 8 oz sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 12 teaspoons softened butter
• 1 teaspoon salt

Vanilla icing:

• 1 tablespoon soft butter
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• dash salt
• 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Set the oven to 350 F degrees.
2. Mix the baking powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda together.
3. In a mixing bowl combine the granulated sugar with 12 tablespoons butter. Start mixing with an electric mixer, then add the eggs one by one. Beat again.
4. Include 2 tablespoons of vanilla and beat again.
5. Start adding the flour and sour cream slowly while also beating.
6. Finish off by including the blueberries.
7. Prepare a 10 or 12″ Bundt pan. Fill it with the batter and bake it in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
8. Let it cool down for 10 minutes.
9. In the meantime prepare the vanilla icing. Mix the salt, 1 tablespoon salted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together.
10. Add the milk slowly and mix it again. Cover the blueberry bundt cake with the icing.

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Ingredients

The ingredients you need are:
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

For the crumb topping, you need:
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

Set the oven to 350 F degrees and prepare an 8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Mix the sugar, flour, salt, baking powder. Combine them very well.

Get a second bowl and stir the milk, melted butter, and the egg.

Now, combine it with the first mixture. Beat everything together for 2 minutes.

When you’re done, pour the batter in the baking pan. Add the strawberries on top of it.

You can now start making the topping. Mix the sugar, flour, and butter together. Finish off with the walnuts and pecans. Add it on top of the strawberries.

Bake the strawberry coffee cake for 30 to 35 minutes.

The post The Strawberry Coffee Cake You Didn’t Know You Needed In Your Life appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Kang opened the shop in 2015. Besides baking, she also organizes courses and workshops where she teaches other people how to bake and decorate desserts. Even though pretty cakes are not exactly a new thing, Kang’s work really stands out. For her, each cupcake is so much more than just a dessert. “It’s an edible art for each individual,” as she told Vogue.

As you may have assumed, Kang loves plants and is always excited when she discovers a new species she hasn’t seen before. It gives her a chance to recreate it for her cakes and it’s that passion and devotion that helps her work be extraordinary.

Scroll down for some of the most beautiful cakes and cupcakes you’ve ever seen.

The post Wonderful Succulent Cakes and Cupcakes by Brooklyn Floral Delight appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Use an Offset Spatula

If there’s one thing that will make your life easier when frosting a cake that is worth investing a few dollars in, it’s an offset spatula. This tool is nearly indispensable when frosting cakes, so go ahead and get one.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Yoya’s Yummies (@yoyasyummies)

Never Frost a Hot Cake

There is no bigger frosting mistake you can make than frosting a hot or warm cake. So let your cakes cool completely before you even think about putting a dollop of frosting on them.

Use a Crumb Coat

You know how when you frost a cake, crumbs get all up in the frosting and it doesn’t look too good? Yeah, do that on purpose with a thin layer of frosting, chill, and then do another layer of frosting over that will actually be visible. It’s called a crumb coat and it’s a very important frosting step.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Jonny Wilson (@jonnywilson1981)

The post Tips for Frosting Cakes at Home appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Cupcakes

Since Carry Bradshaw made them famous on Sex and the City, they have never gone out of style. Beautifully made, eye-catching, and fancy, these bite-sized sweets will get your attention and win your hearts.

Cake-Pop

These candy inspired desserts are all over the internet these days. Use your left-over cake batter to make these round treats for your loved ones. Decorated with chocolate and rainbow color sprinkles, they are every girls best friends.  

Blondies

Yummy, chocolatey, brownies are made with caramelized white chocolates. They’re easy to make and they will melt your hearts and revive your souls every time. Kept them in the freezer for a sweet cool down on a hot day or as an evening snack on the balcony.

Drip Cake

These beautiful cakes are all over Instagram and they’re almost too beautiful to eat. They’re not the easiest to make at home, but we guarantee that they will be the center of attention at every party.

The post Let’s Talk About Cakes Baby! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Check out these three almond cakes from different places around the world that are perfect examples of how to make a tasty treat using this nut.

Tarta de Santiago (Galicia, Spain)

The Tarta de Santiago is a simple cake that is made with a mix of ground almonds, sugar, and eggs. Orange and lemon zest are used as well as cinnamon to flavor the cake, which is topped with powdered sugar and decorated with the Cross of Santiago before being served.

Misérable Cake (Belgium)

Belgium’s Miserable Cake is an almond sponge cake that is filled with a delicious buttercream frosting. Despite its misleading name, this cake is delicious and moist, with an airy texture that goes great as a light dessert.

Sfouf (Lebanon)

Semolina flour is the base of this popular and light Lebanese cake, which is infused with a large quantity of slivered almonds. Its unique yellow color comes from the turmeric which is used in its batter.

The post Almond Cakes From Around the Globe That You Must Try appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1 2/3 all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

For the Lemon Glaze:

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• grated lemon peel
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Set the oven to 350 F degrees and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with spray.
2. Combine the baking powder, salt, and flour together in a bowl.
3. Get a second bowl to mix the eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer. Use low speed, then include the 1 tablespoon lemon peel, olive oil, and yogurt.
4. Continue beating until you get a smooth mixture. Transfer the mixture into the springform pan.
5. Place the pan in the oven and let it bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
6. Take out the pan and let the lemon olive oil cake cool down for 15 minutes.
7. Poke holes at every inch of the cake before you prepare the topping.
8. Mix the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and olive oil together until combined. Add it on top of the cake.
9. Finish off with the grated lemon peel.

The post Lemon Olive Oil Cake is Perfection appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Substitutions

If you’re not following the recipe closely, but improvising by substituting certain ingredients, don’t be surprised if the recipe fails. If you want to experiment, only substitute one ingredient at a time so you know precisely which ones work and which don’t.

Measurements

If a recipe calls for cups of flour instead of precise weight, it can be challenging to get the amount right. Make sure your recipe states precise measurements and follow them using a kitchen scale.

Expired Baking Powder

If you use old baking powder or baking soda, they may be less effective than when they were fresh. They’re typically good for around six months, so keep that in mind when shopping for cake ingredients.

The post The Biggest Cake Mistakes You Should Avoid appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 5 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1 cup softened unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup champagne, room temperature

For the Frosting:

• 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup champagne
• 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh strawberries
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• fresh strawberries

Instructions:

1. Turn on the oven to 350 F degrees, prepare 2 8-inch cake pans and add round parchment paper to both pans.
2. Combine the baking powder, salt, and flour together.
3. In a second bowl mix the champagne, oil, egg whites, and vanilla together.
4. Next, include the egg white mix and flour mix in the third bowl with the butter and sugar.
5. Transfer one half of the batter in one cake pan and the other half in the second pan.
6. Leave the pans in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, then let the cake cool down for 10 minutes.
7. Use a bowl to beat the butter with a mixer, then include the 4 tablespoons champagne, 6 cups powdered sugar, and vanilla.
8. Beat again, and if you need to you can add more sugar or champagne depending on the consistency.
9. Assemble the champagne cake. Add one cake layer on the bottom, top it off with the frosting, and do the same procedure once again.

The post You Need To Make This Champagne Cake appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

The phrase “tres leches” means “three milks” in Spanish and refers to three of the key ingredients in the dessert. Tres leches cake is prepared and made unique with the use of three different milk varieties that add moisture, sweetness, and depth to a simple cake base.

Tres leches cake takes advantage of milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream in making a rich and creamy sponge cake that people around the world love. Instead of leaving a boring vanilla cake to be topped with frosting and nothing more, this dessert becomes especially decadent due to the addition of these dairy products.

While the traditional tres leches cake is topped only with a simple milk and vanilla-based frosting, I like to add fruits on top to add a bit of a twist to the dessert. For example, topping a tres leches cake with a berry mix that includes raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries adds a bit of welcome tartness to what can be an overwhelmingly sweet option.

So, don’t be afraid to try tres leches cake and add your own twist to it! You’ll probably say “hola” to this cake on a regular basis at your dinner if you know how to perfect it.

The post Tres Leches Cake is a Mexican Favorite appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups blueberries
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 2/3 cup sugar
• 8 oz sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 12 teaspoons softened butter
• 1 teaspoon salt

Vanilla icing:

• 1 tablespoon soft butter
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• dash salt
• 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Set the oven to 350 F degrees.
2. Mix the baking powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda together.
3. In a mixing bowl combine the granulated sugar with 12 tablespoons butter. Start mixing with an electric mixer, then add the eggs one by one. Beat again.
4. Include 2 tablespoons of vanilla and beat again.
5. Start adding the flour and sour cream slowly while also beating.
6. Finish off by including the blueberries.
7. Prepare a 10 or 12″ Bundt pan. Fill it with the batter and bake it in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes.
8. Let it cool down for 10 minutes.
9. In the meantime prepare the vanilla icing. Mix the salt, 1 tablespoon salted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together.
10. Add the milk slowly and mix it again. Cover the blueberry bundt cake with the icing.

The post You Have to Try This Blueberry Bundt Cake appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients

The ingredients you need are:
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

For the crumb topping, you need:
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

Set the oven to 350 F degrees and prepare an 8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Mix the sugar, flour, salt, baking powder. Combine them very well.

Get a second bowl and stir the milk, melted butter, and the egg.

Now, combine it with the first mixture. Beat everything together for 2 minutes.

When you’re done, pour the batter in the baking pan. Add the strawberries on top of it.

You can now start making the topping. Mix the sugar, flour, and butter together. Finish off with the walnuts and pecans. Add it on top of the strawberries.

Bake the strawberry coffee cake for 30 to 35 minutes.

The post The Strawberry Coffee Cake You Didn’t Know You Needed In Your Life appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Kang opened the shop in 2015. Besides baking, she also organizes courses and workshops where she teaches other people how to bake and decorate desserts. Even though pretty cakes are not exactly a new thing, Kang’s work really stands out. For her, each cupcake is so much more than just a dessert. “It’s an edible art for each individual,” as she told Vogue.

As you may have assumed, Kang loves plants and is always excited when she discovers a new species she hasn’t seen before. It gives her a chance to recreate it for her cakes and it’s that passion and devotion that helps her work be extraordinary.

Scroll down for some of the most beautiful cakes and cupcakes you’ve ever seen.

The post Wonderful Succulent Cakes and Cupcakes by Brooklyn Floral Delight appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.