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-Sweetheart-
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Location: Spruce Grove, Alberta
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:40 am |
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thanks for the input, seems ive been making them WAY too big! |
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gourmetsharon
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:05 am |
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First, thanks for all the great advice.
Second, question...
for those that use the food processor to make the crumbs, do you also use the processor for mixing in the binder? or would that make it too gooey?
Thanks! |
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all4cake
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Location: NC
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:15 am |
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I reckon my balls are too big...I've been using the lavendar handled disher (#40) |
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-Sweetheart-
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Location: Spruce Grove, Alberta
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 2:28 pm |
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ok im making blackforest cake balls today, and carrot cake ones!!!!
Will post pictures when im done!! First day to try out my new scoop! |
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Kerrym
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Joined: Oct 02, 2009
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Location: Cape Cod, Ma
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:16 pm |
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Ok...I made some Oreo ones with Candy Cane Joe Joe's form Trader Joes.....YUMMY!! The reason why I made them was to test out all of the tips from this thread.
I cut down on my time by at least half using the toothpick dipping technique! I am so excited!! Thanks to all of you that have posted your tips!! Keep them coming!! |
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dandelion56602
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:14 pm |
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ESQ I used the spoon method last time & while they came out smooth on top I had problems w/ them coming off the spoon. then I ended up w/ thin spots in the chocolate where the spoon dragged acrsoss the chocolate as I lifted the spoon
I tried melting milk chocolate chips tonight. they turned out smooth, but the chocolate in the bowl set up WAY too quick. I'm about to go back into the kitchen & see how it'll work w/ the double boiler method & chips. |
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auntginn
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 8:27 pm |
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Cake diva, Will you post the recipe for the black forest cake balls as well, if you don't mind. I would love to try that one. Sounds delish!!!! |
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dandelion56602
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:15 pm |
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All4cake, my scoop is a #40. I think #60 is too big. The #40 fits nicely in the mini cupcake liners too.
Auntginn, I don't know how cakediva did hers, but I would do a Devil's Food w/ Cherry Pie filling (or cherry buttercream if you don't like the pie fillings) & dip in White Chocolate.
I don't know how many people would go for it, but I may try fruit cake cake balls or jam cake cake balls closer to Christmas. I love both of those cakes & they are tradition here in the south |
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auntginn
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:19 pm |
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Oh Wow! myDF would love the fruit cake ones. He cannot have Christmas without fruitcake. Thank you Dandelion for the idea. Would you dip those in dark or white chocolate? |
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-Sweetheart-
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:44 pm |
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auntginn- yea i used chocolate cake, cherry pie filling, and milk chocolate, then i put shavings on top (like the cake would have been)
will have pictures soon |
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auntginn
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:48 pm |
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I can see that this holiday is going to be like all the others. Everyone I know will put on another 10 - 12 pounds and lovin it. So many flavors coming up. Forget all that other stuff, give me cake balls. |
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dandelion56602
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 9:50 pm |
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Auntginn, I think I'll end up going w/ white chocolate. A lot of times I'll pour a simple confectioners glaze over my fruit cake. It kinda balances the bitterness that can sometimes come w/ candied fruit. I think I'll probably finely chop the fruit so it'll be easier to roll & I don't think binder will be needed. But......if I can find a way to make a traditional cake that tastes like fruit cake.... I'll do some recipes analysis & think on that one. |
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dandelion56602
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Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:21 pm |
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bobwonderbuns
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Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:05 am |
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Okay everyone I've updated the recipe links! Click on the link in my signature and go to page 6 for the updates!  |
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FullHouse
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Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:26 am |
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| gourmetsharon wrote: | First, thanks for all the great advice.
Second, question...
for those that use the food processor to make the crumbs, do you also use the processor for mixing in the binder? or would that make it too gooey?
Thanks! |
I used a food processor for the crumbs then just dropped some icing in the processor, processed on high, it worked great. So easy to add a tbs or 2 at a time and check as you go. |
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