The Wedding Cakes

Fruit Cookies

wedding-cake-lady — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 07:06:38 +0000

Ingredients: * 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, stir before measuring * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda * 1 teaspoon nutmeg * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/2 cup shortening * 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1 egg * 2 tablespoons milk * 1/2 cup chopped nuts * 1/3 cup chopped candied cherries * 2 tablespoons chopped candied fruits * 2 tablespoons chopped [...]

Fruitcake with a Twist

wedding-cake-lady — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 06:59:57 +0000

Ingredients; * 1 pound diced citron and candied orange and lemon peels * 2 pounds candied cherries, halved, red and green * 2 pounds candied pineapple * 1 pound chopped pitted dates * 1 pound raisins * 1 can (16 ounces) pitted sour cherries, drained * 1 pound chopped pecans * 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons brandy * 1 tablespoon vanilla * 1/2 cup molasses * [...]

Special Lemon Cake

wedding-cake-lady — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 05:45:04 +0000

Ingredients; 16 eggs separated 3 cups sugar (sifted) 12 tbsp fresh lemon juice 8 tsp fresh lemon zest 2 tsp real vanilla extract 6 cups whipping cream 12 tbsp sugar (sifted) Instructions; Beat whipping cream with electric mixer until it becomes whipped cream. Set aside. Mix together egg yolks, 3 cups of sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice in a medium bowl. [...]

Vanilla Cake

wedding-cake-lady — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 04:56:30 +0000

Ingredients; 2 2/3 cups cake flour (sifted) 1 tbsp baking powder 1/3 tsp salt 4 ½ egg whites 1 cup plus 2 tbsp milk ¾ cup unsalted butter cut into tablespoon pieces 1 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract Instructions; Preheat oven to 350. Spray cake pans with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper; spray parchment. Sift baking [...]

White Whip Frosting

wedding-cake-lady — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:48:08 +0000

Ingredients; 1 1/2 cups cold milk 1 envelope Dream Whip® 1 small box instant pudding, desired flavor Directions;. Beat all on low speed until well blended. Increase to high speed and whip until soft peaks form — 4 to 6 minutes. Copyright: The Wedding Cakes

Curls Choco

wedding-cake-lady — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 04:17:55 +0000

Ingredients; 1 package (8 ounces) chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening Directions; Place chocolate and shortening in 2-cup glass measure. Microwave on HIGH about 1-1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring after every 30 seconds. Pour melted chocolate onto back of baking sheet, marble slab, or other heat-resistant flat surface. Quickly spread chocolate into very thin layer with metal spatula. [...]

Syrup

wedding-cake-lady — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:14:06 +0000

Ingredients; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups water Directions; Place sugar and water in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil gently for five minutes or until all sugar is completely dissolved. Transfer to a container to cool. Can be refrigerated for up to 6 weeks. Serving Ideas: Brush on Cake layers to really have a moist cake, [...]

Italian Wedding Cake

wedding-cake-lady — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:01:54 +0000

Ingredients; • 2 fluid ounces vanilla vodka • 1 fluid ounce cranberry juice • 1 fluid ounce pineapple juice • 1/2 fluid ounce amaretto (almond flavored liqueur) • 1/2 fluid ounce white creme de cacao Directions; Pour the vodka, cranberry juice, pineapple juice, amaretto, and creme de cacao into a cocktail shaker [...]

White Berry Chocolate Cake

wedding-cake-lady — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 03:37:20 +0000

Ingredients; White Chocolate Icing • 2 cups (500 mL) unsalted butter at room temperature • 16 ounces (450 g) good quality white chocolate, melted and cooled to room temperature • 2 cups (500 mL) icing sugar, sifted • 2 teaspoons (10 mL) vanilla extract • 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) salt White Chocolate Berry Wedding Cake • 2/3 cup (175 mL) unsalted butter at room temperature • 1 1/3 cups (325 mL) [...]

Sweet Syrup

wedding-cake-lady — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 03:04:47 +0000

Ingredients; 1 lb. icing sugar 3 tsp. gum tragacanth or gum arabic - warmed to 97° F (optional, see note above) 5 tsp. water 3 tsp. powdered gelatine Sprinkle gelatine onto water, leave to ’sponge’, gently dissolve over hot water 2 tsp. white fat 2 tsp. liquid glucose melt with the above 1 egg white Directions; Place warmed ingredients into warmed mixer bowl, add liquids and [...]

Trinidad Dark Cake

wedding-cake-lady — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 02:29:58 +0000

Ingredients; 1 lb butter (use margarine for pareve) 1 lb sugar 8 eggs 1 tsp lemon essence 2 tsp lime rind (zested) 2 tsp almond essence 2 tsp vanilla 1 lb all-purpose flour (use 1/2 cassava flour + 1/2 lb rice flour for gluten-free) 4 tsp baking powder 2 tsp mixed spice 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg 1 lb pitted prunes 1 lb raisins 1 lb currants 1 bottle cherry brandy 1 [...]

Special Tofu Cheese Cake

wedding-cake-lady — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 02:26:36 +0000

Ingredients; 4 ounces whole wheet honey graham crackers 3 tablespoons olive oil(preferable) or margarine at room temperature 1 cup pineapple juice 2 tablespoons gelatin or agar-agar 1 pound soft tofu 5 tablespoons honey 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon candied ginger, minced Directions; Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie pan plate with margarine. [...]

Buttery Sweets

wedding-cake-lady — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 02:16:15 +0000

Ingredients; 1/4 cup butter, just softened 1/4 cup shortening 1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups sifted cake flour, sift into a bowl, then lightly spoon into the measure and level off 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 2 teaspoon vanilla Directions; Preheat the oven to 350° degrees. Lightly grease the bottom and sides of [...]

Coffee Cake

wedding-cake-lady — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 02:10:18 +0000

Ingredients; 2 1/4 cups flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 large egg 1 cup buttermilk Directions; Adjust rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 x 2-inch [...]