Dense, Heavy Cake Help-Part 2

Anthea asks: How can I fix dense heavy cakes such as fruit (i.e. carrot or apple) or yogurt or sour cream-based cakes? My cakes have a lovely crust, but the main part inside is like play dough. Thank you.

Baking S.O.S. says: Since you are asking specifically about cakes made with fruit and yogurt or [...]

February 21st, 2010 | Category: cakes | Leave a comment

How to Keep Sugar Cookies From Spreading

Cut-out sugar cookies

Andrea asks: I am looking for any tips or advice on sugar cookie cut-outs. Whenever I make these, the cookies spread so much in the oven that the shapes become puffy-looking. Is there anything I can do to keep the shapes cleaner?

Baking S.O.S. says: There are a number of [...]

February 17th, 2010 | Category: cookies, recipes, techniques | 3 comments

Truffles for Valentine’s Day

This year, I will again be making my traditional dark chocolate truffles for Valentine’s Day. They come in 2 varieties: rolled in bittersweet chocolate cocoa (the traditional method) or rolled in finely chopped and toasted almonds.

Dark Chocolate Truffles

A gift box of 1 dozen truffles costs $12.00.

I am also offering a new [...]

February 1st, 2010 | Category: cakes, desserts, food photos | Leave a comment