The Art of Baking

sumiyia · #**346** (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by foozball

Those are my favorite. I hear cream cheese instead of cream cheese frosting works well. Probably better b/c it cuts down on the sweetness.

German choc. with pecan & coconut frosting is my favorite. The frosting gives the cakeballs more texture.

hmmmm... i think i'll give that first one a try... cuz last time everyone thought they were way too sweet. how long do i have to leave the cream cheese out/microwave it for it to be soft enough to work with?

foozball · #**347** (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sumiyia

hmmmm... i think i'll give that first one a try... cuz last time everyone thought they were way too sweet. how long do i have to leave the cream cheese out/microwave it for it to be soft enough to work with?

i'd have it at room temp and have the cake a bit cooled too so it doesnt melt too much or too fast. i havent actually used it though so farah may know better.

also, if you add semi sweet choc chips to the melted choc, it helps cut down on the sweetness. almond bark is just too sweet.

silvermalaikah · #**348** (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mademoiselle

ooo sounds yummy

how do I fold the mixture into the cool whip? any pictures on how to put strawberries on top nicely? i feel like experimenting. what size/brand of cream cheese packages?

it'll be easier if you fold the cool whip into the mixture. I use one of those rubber spatulas. I looked it up, it's an 8 oz package of Philadelphia cream cheese. and for the strawberries, I just slice them and make somewhat of a flower in the middle. hehe, nothing too fancy.

iSHi · #**349** (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 04:55 PM

Hmmm I think I'm going to make some cake balls either tonight or this weekend definately. I've had the recipie for years but had no one to make them for.

jaani · #**350** (**permalink**) 03-11-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by iSHi

Hmmm I think I'm going to make some cake balls either tonight or this weekend definately. I've had the recipie for years but had no one to make them for.

Awwww shes such a sweetheart, shes making it for me!!

~j

sumiyia · #**351** (**permalink**) 03-12-2008, 06:01 PM

woooooot! cake balls tonight!

i made lemon cake with lemon frosting and white chocolate outside... i feel like since its non-milk-chocolatey... that its healthier..

PhDGirl · #**352** (**permalink**) 03-12-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zzze

asslamau alaykum

my sister makes a DELICIOUS orange cheesecake. When the mil came around for the first time pre-wedding she asked if i made it. i was stupid and said no.

You were smart to say no - what if she asked you to make it sometime? Hee

jaani · #**353** (**permalink**) 03-12-2008, 07:49 PM

I'm in the mood to make some cakes, but it would all go to waste. There's no one around to eat

~j

zzze · #**354** (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 02:12 AM

assalamu alaykum

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Originally Posted by PhDGirl

You were smart to say no - what if she asked you to make it sometime? Hee

i only make it for special occasions?

PhDGirl · #**355** (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 05:25 AM

Well now you know you weren't chosen for your cheesecake!

Speaking of cheesecake, we're having people over tonight so I guess I should make some.

sumiyia · #**356** (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 06:41 PM

hefty · #**357** (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sumiyia

MMMMMMMMMMM

they look so pretty!! mashaAllah!

how do they taste? Did you use vanilla almond bark? Did you crumble the cake while it was warm and mix w/frosting?

I just made german chocolate ones- german chocolate cake mix, coconut-pecan frosting, and chocolate almond bark to coat with- tasted AMAAAZING.. Now i'm trying to figure out a combination for a baby shower- was thinking funfetti cake mix with vanilla frosting and dipping them in blue and pink candy melts

just hoping it tastes ok...

sumiyia · #**358** (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hefty

MMMMMMMMMMM

they look so pretty!! mashaAllah!

how do they taste? Did you use vanilla almond bark? Did you crumble the cake while it was warm and mix w/frosting?

I just made german chocolate ones- german chocolate cake mix, coconut-pecan frosting, and chocolate almond bark to coat with- tasted AMAAAZING.. Now i'm trying to figure out a combination for a baby shower- was thinking funfetti cake mix with vanilla frosting and dipping them in blue and pink candy melts

just hoping it tastes ok...

they're so good!! i used regular white chocolate chips, melted. i couldn't find any other white chocolate candy coating. i crumbled it while it was still hot and mixed the frosting in while it was still warm. i put it in the fridge for a while because it was too soft to hold its shape. then after i rolled them into balls, i left them in the fridge overnight. they were still too soft to dip like i did last time so i had to use a butter knife to put the white chocolate on it. worked out fine.

i'm making the german chocolate ones next!!

shadha · #**359** (**permalink**) 03-13-2008, 09:19 PM

This book is a MUST have.

shadha-

iSHi · #**360** (**permalink**) 03-14-2008, 10:40 PM

white cake mix..no frosting. what to do?!