Nexis wrote:
> "kilikini" > wrote in message
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>> Nexis wrote:
>>> "kilikini" > wrote in message
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>>>
>>> kili,
>>>
>>> Not understanding why they can't buy the ingredients at least, as I
>>> know you're not exactly rolling in dough (look it's not OT! lol),
>>> but that's none of my concern so I'll just stick to the cake.
> <snip>>
>>> Let us know what you end up doing! I love follow-up! lol
>>>
>>> Good luck
>>>
>>> kimberly
>>
>> Thanks, Kimberly! The cake is going to be my birthday present for
>> Amanda, since I can't afford to buy her anything, nor would I know
>> what she wants. I just figured I'd make the darn cake and then she
>> got really specific about details. I keep trying to tell her that I
>> can make a cake. A *simple* cake! I have no idea how to make a
>> presentation out of it. She just assumes that because I like to
>> cook, I know how to prepare a beautiful design with icing and stuff.
>> Um, no. What she's looking for is something akin to a fancy wedding
>> cake. I don't even have the cake pans for it.
>>
>> That's why I'm looking for help from the group. It sounds like I
>> may just go with boxed cake, but I like your idea of adding pudding.
>> It will add moisture and it will add additional flavor. (To be
>> honest, though, I've never made a cake from a box before!!!!!!)
>>
>> kili
>>
>
> Ah, kili, makes sense to me now
>
> OK to make this easy, here's what you could do. If you have a square
> and an oblong cake pan, you can make a 9"x13" and two 9"x9" cakes.
> Once they're all cool, you can layer them by trimming to size and
> frosting. Square layers are tiers too
> Really, you can do the same with round layers, if you want to, but
> there'll be more cut edges and more chances to get lots of crumbs in
> the frosting! lol Do a crumb coat and you'll be fine.
>
> I was also thinking, are you filling with frosting? Because if you
> were going to use raspberry puree to color/flavor the frosting, you
> can make an easy raspberry filling with the remaining puree by
> whisking some cornstarch or arrowroot with a couple tablespoons of
> water and adding to the puree, then bringing to a boil. Cool, add a
> touch of butter and you have a delicious filling that suits the color
> scheme
>
> Good luck!
>
> kimberly

Oooooooh, that's a great idea for the filling! I like it! I'm sure my
phone will start ringing soon and I'll pass that by them. She may want
strawberry instead of raspberry, but the same principle would apply.

You folks are being such a huge help in what's turning out to be a carnival!
LOL

kili