Posts by thems_my_kids

Quote:Originally Posted by k8memphisMeringue powder has a lot of other stuff in it besides egg whites, lots of sugar. So there is a powdered egg white product--that might work a lot better--but you might need to add the water and...

Quote:Originally Posted by k8memphisOooo, that's so pretty.What exact recipe did you use? I have found that fresh bake cake crumbles--how fresh was it.When did you turn it out of the pan?They were pretty fresh. I baked on Wed for a Sat...

Quote:Originally Posted by jammjenksI have never had a WASC (or any form of it) be crumbly. I actually find it to be quite firm. I use the version that calls for 8 egg whites.Ok, so here's a question....is it better to use actual egg...

Quote:Originally Posted by kakeladiWhich recipe did you use? I have never had my *original* WASC cake crumble.Could you have overbaked it - dried it out? (Please don't be offended - just trying to help).Nope, not offended at all. The...

I love this recipe, but it seems to crumble really easily when serving. Or is it just me? I made this wedding cake: http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-photo_1290749.html and it was delicious, but it was a tremendous mess to serve. I...

Quote:Originally Posted by CakeWhizzI found this on the web at http://www.hersheys.com/recipes/baking-hints-tips/info/cakes.aspI hope it helps.If a homemade cake shrinks excessively around the edges, the following problems may have...

I'm doing a wedding cake. 14", 10", 8" and 5" tiers and the 3 larger cakes all shrunk by ½ an inch. Why and how can I prevent it next time?

Is the cornstarch to keep it from sticking?

Quote:Originally Posted by yayadesignsOk, I am soooo in on this. That sounds absolutely divine...would you mind sharing the recipe for the PB chocolate?oh, sorry. I meant they were peanut butter filled oreos covered in chocolate.

Quote:Originally Posted by GeminiRJQuote:Originally Posted by mlharvellOreo molds? Never heard of them. Where can I find them?Spinningleaf (sp?) has a tremendous selection of high quality molds, a video to show you how to do the...