Posts by bakechef

I much prefer the new videos, the cameraman asks much fewer questions, so the information comes through.   Her vanilla sponge cake, and red velvet are now standard recipes of mine.  The swiss buttercream is the best that...

I have a Samsung 3 fan convection oven and have never had a problem with the crumb changing.  Mixing method is usually the culprit.  In scratch cakes, I cream the butter and sugar for at least 5 minutes with the Kitchenaid...

Quote:Originally Posted by Spooky_789This is one gal who does not like the whipped cream icings. Blech. But I'm not a fan of straight up Cool Whip either, and that's what those icings taste like to me. I don't mind CW used in recipes,...

For future cream cheese icings, don't over work the butter and cream cheese. When you beat or whip cream cheese and butter it causes them to break down and release their water, making a soupy icing that needs a ton of powdered sugar.Get...

Quote:Originally Posted by milkmaid42As bakechef stated, Aldi usually does have white chocolate bars in the imported candy section around holiday times. Sometimes I even find it in the section usually found in the front by the entrance....

Quote:Originally Posted by atudor4Quote:Originally Posted by bakechefI've used Nestle chips, store brand as well as good chocolate, and never had issues making ganache. I adjust the cream/chocolate ratio depending on the use.Ganache...

I've used Nestle chips, store brand as well as good chocolate, and never had issues making ganache. I adjust the cream/chocolate ratio depending on the use.Ganache made with dark chocolate or semi sweet will have an intense chocolate...

As someone else said, you won't be able to create this at home, there is nothing natural in it. I use this stuff at work and can see the ingredient label on the bucket (ours is the pre-whipped).The closest in flavor is cool whip, which...

I've made the crumboss' vanilla cake a few times and it has always been perfect. I have used unbleached all purpose flour, no issues. You need to make sure that you whip the eggs until they look like soft whipped cream, at least 5...

I've made the crumboss' vanilla cake a few times and it has always been perfect. I have used unbleached all purpose flour, no issues. You need to make sure that you whip the eggs until they look like soft whipped cream, at least 5...