It is no longer strange for a kid to come to a birthday party and ask for home-made cakes. From the very beginning, a cake was an essential part of the occasion. Even if it was just a piece of sugar and flour, it was a big deal. Home-made cakes served as the symbol of the birth of the celebrant. From that day on, cakes have been the choice of not just birthday parties but almost every other gathering. It is a fact that people have turned to home-made cakes more than others.
Home-Made Cakes
Some people believe that home-made cakes are more tasty than those bought in the shops. Some even compare them to their own home-made pastries. These are mostly kids who would do this activity with their fathers or grandfathers. In fact, home-made cakes have really flourished during the past decades.
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With the rising costs in weddings and with the growing popularity of weddings cake decorating has also been one of the hottest hobbies. One great way to be creative and have fun in the process is to make wedding cakes. It might seem easy, but for the professionals involved in this type of cake decoration, each layer is quite a challenge.
Professional home-made cakes can be beautifully decorated. However, the price of such cakes is a bit much for most individuals who want to experience this wedding treat. On the other hand, you can make your own wedding cake and have fun at the same time. Here are some tips on how to make a beautiful yet practical wedding cake.
Necessary Tools And Materials
First off, you must gather the necessary tools and materials. You will need a mixer to mix the batter properly. You may also want to use a non-stick spray when spreading the batter onto the cake pan so that the cake does not stick to the pans. If you do not have these, then you may use hot water and a non-stick spray instead. Some people even prefer to use applesauce to stop the cakes from sticking.
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Start Baking
Once you have all the necessary tools, you can now start baking the home-made cakes. You will first need to preheat the oven,. While the oven is heating up, you should already pre-determine the measurements of the ingredients that you are going to use for the cakes. The rest of the process will now depend on what design you are creating.
In addition to that, you should also be aware that cakes take around 30 minutes before you can remove them from the oven. So if you want to bake a big cake, then you should be prepared for it to take longer. It will also depend on the size of the cake. For example, a two-tier cake will take a longer time to bake.
After baking
After baking the home-made cakes, you can now decorate them. However, this will also depend on the type of design that you have applied to the cake. You can paint it with icing or even strawberries. When your wedding is over, the cakes can be sent to your guests as souvenirs of your wedding celebration.
Aside From These
There are also other benefits that you can get from home-made wedding favors. For example, these wedding favors are usually made at home using ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen. This makes it more convenient and practical since you will be able to save a lot of time from running around from store to store looking for the ingredients that you need. In addition to this, home-made wedding favors can also be personalized with the names or even initials of the wedding couple. This can be done by using your own special paints and colors. There are also some who prefer to have the wedding favors engraved.
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Some couples also prefer to have a custom made wedding favors. When doing so, they can have the names or even initials of their wedding day engraved on them. These can then be given as keepsakes or gifts after the wedding party. Other couples, however, prefer to choose something that can be used as wedding decorations.
One example is a homemade wedding cake that has a simple message on it like "It's my day" or "Congratulations". It can be decorated with homemade cookies that have the same message on each piece. The cookies used here can be purchased from a baking store or even online. The wedding cookies used here should be slightly thicker than usual, since they are meant to be eaten while still hot. To enhance the beauty of the cake, icing can be sprinkled all over it or even on the top layer of the cake.