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Kiddie Soirée: Gingerbread Man Cakelets

lilsugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 10:00:37 -0800

Some moms have the time and patience to carefully plan out elaborate holiday desserts for upcoming parties and events, for everyone else there is the Gingerbread Man Cakelet Pan ($20). This handy little non-stick pan creates perfect lil gingerbread man desserts in a snap. Create your own recipe, or just use the pre-made kind that comes in a box from the grocery store. Add a touch of frosting, and voila, you're done! If you're up for it, have your children decorate the cakes with you. But if you're short on time they look cute plain too. These little guys are a tasty treat perfect for passing out to neighbors, your tot's holiday party at school, or the family friendly fête you throw every year.

Do You Know Your Classic Christmas Desserts?

YumSugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:30:38 -0800

Now that we've put Thanksgiving behind us, it's time to get excited for Christmas! To get you in the holiday spirit, I've put together a few pictures of your favorite classic yuletide desserts. Can you identify them? There's only one way to find out!

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Chocolate Gingerbread Two Ways — Beginner and Expert

YumSugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:00:56 -0800

If you're looking to wow a crowd, a decadent chocolate dessert will never disappoint. And 'round this time of year, gingerbread is the fastest way to touch the holiday spirit. Why not combine the two and make a chocolate gingerbread cake? Gift these basic and satisfying chocolate gingerbread bars, or pull out a showstopping gingerbread cake that's topped with chocolate ganache and crystallized ginger. Either way, you're sure to bring loads of merriment and joy. To see both recipes,

Definition: Bûche de Noël

YumSugar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:15:33 -0800

Bûche de Noël
A Christmas cake native to France. Also known as a yule log, it is a filled, rolled sponge cake. To resemble a genuine yule log, the cake is then frosted on the outside with buttercream and finished with fresh berries, marzipan or meringue details, and powdered sugar to resemble snow. Originally, the yule log symbolized the hearth that families gathered around to celebrate the holidays.

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John Mayer Wants You to Get Your Holiday Bake On

partysugar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:30:38 -0800

Pop singer John Mayer, a guy whose not afraid to say what he needs to say, wants everyone to get in the holiday spirit. How should they show their seasonal cheer? By baking a cake. On his personal blog, Mayer has announced his holiday cake contest:

I will debut my first of several festive holiday cakes this Saturday night. I invite everyone reading this to join me in the simple joy of expression through baking, and to send me photos of your delicious creations. You think I'm crazy now, but once you apply the last dollop of frosting, or that finishing touch of icing, you'll understand that there's just no hiding from the feeling.

Mayer will choose the most beautiful cake and reward the baker with an autographed guitar. It's always fun to see a high profile celebrity show an interest in the culinary world and he's right: baking is a great way to get in the holiday spirit!

What do you think of Mayer's promotion of baking? Will you enter the cake contest?

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Turkey/Cake/Brownie Gives You a Piece of Its Mind

GiggleSugar — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0800

If I were responsible for Thanksgiving dessert, I'm sure this is how it would turn out.

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Pumpkin Cake = Perfect Alternative to Pumpkin Pie

partysugar — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:15:43 -0800

Last week I was asked to make a sweet contribution to BabySugar's baby shower. Since the shower was a surprise, I decided what kind of cake to make. Filled with Fall flavors, this pumpkin cake with pecan brittle and whipped cream-cheese frosting is to die for. The cake is moist, rich, and delicious. The crisp pecan brittle provides a snappy texture while the creamy frosting is not overly sugary. This cake was a huge success at the party and it was devoured in mere minutes. On a Thanksgiving table it would be a festive alternative to the classic pumpkin pie. To look at the recipe,

Come Party With Me: Halloween Dinner — Dessert

partysugar — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:00:34 -0700

A ghoulishly good dinner requires an equally devilish dessert. Your guests will be stunned when they see this graveyard cake. Complete with bleeding chocolate glaze and espresso shortbread headstones, it's practically a masterpiece!

There are quite a few steps involved, so get started a couple of days before the dinner. To simplify the procedure, consider substituting store-bought cookies for the headstones. For the recipe,

Have Your Cake and Beet It Too

YumSugar — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:00:06 -0700

While looking through Gorgeous Cakes over the weekend, I found the perfect Fall cake recipe that included one of my favorite root vegetables, beets. I love roasted beets in a salads, so why not experiment with them in baking?The uncooked batter has a stunning magenta color that's unfortunately lost once baked. However, it turns to a lovely, golden-colored cake with delicious red speckles throughout.

The combination of beets and roasted hazelnuts results in a hearty cake with a delightfully light and airy texture. For extra zip, I added ruby red grapefruit zest to the luscious cream cheese frosting. To see the spectacular color of the batter and start baking your own cupcakes with this vegetable,

Yummy Links: From Beard Blog Awards to Sticky Apple Cake

partysugar — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:45:35 -0700

The James Beard Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2009 awards and they've announced a new category for food blogs. — Eater SF
This year make your own Halloween candy bars. — Chow
Learn how to properly pair beer with food. — Beer Utopia
Two hundred reasons to eat pizza. — Epi-Log
Enter the Serious Eats pumpkin-carving contest! — Serious Eats
Sticky Spiked Double-Apple Cake With a Brown Sugar-Brandy Sauce. Need I say more? — The Kitchn
Get creative and throw a portrait party. — Hostess With the Mostess

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