Posts by erinalicia

I think the buttermilk is the most important in the recipe anyway. That is what helps give the red velvet cake it's flavor, the cocoa is a minor contributor. If I made them again, I would decrease the amount of cocoa or eliminate it...

I tried making blue velvet cupcakes for my son's birthday and they turned out this really weird shade of dark green once they were baked. I followed a recipe that I use for a scratch red velvet cake and just substituted the royal blue...

love the popcorn eating picture... that's exactly what I was thinking. LOL

WTH? I don't know any hospital that would allow that kind of circus for anyone having a baby. And who in the world has balloon arches and all the works for a party in the hospital? Now if it was for a hospital event, then that's...

I've used the CK high ratio shortening and it worked really well for me. I didn't need to order 50lbs. and I wanted to try the high ratio. I've been meaning to get to Crawford's Creations since we don't have much in the way of supply...

Thanks so much for the info. I bought the store brand ricotta cheese. I guess I'll dump this batch and try the sargento brand. I was going to use the recipe that called for cream cheese as well. It's supposed to be the filling for an...

okay, I guess it's just me... I hate things with curd texture. Can't stand cottage cheese or tapioca pudding. LOL I just can't imagine putting this in a cake for someone, but it's what they requested.

I'm trying to make a cannoli cream filling for a cake and my ricotta mixture is still lumpy with tiny curds in it. How am I supposed to get it smooth and creamy? Right now it just looks nasty and there is no way I'd use it in a cake....

Thank you so much for the insight! I don't think it has to be edible, personally, I don't care since it's going to have to be removed regardless to serve the cake. My cousin didn't specify that it be edible. I'll see if I can find the...

It didn't attach. I guess they haven't gotten that fixed yet. I uploaded it to my photos. I appreciate any insight on how to accomplish the vine. Thanks!http://cakecentral.com//gallery/1970221