How to Fix a Broken Buttercream

Joy says: I made an Italian Meringue Buttercream last Saturday. I refrigerated it and used again today. I noticed while I was pressing the decorating bag while making a flower that the water was coming out. It looks like the water was not mixed well in my IMBC. What should I do?

Just want to [...]

September 26th, 2010 | Category: frostings, techniques | Leave a comment

Why Do Cupcake Liners Always Look Dark & Brown After Baking?

Samantha says: I keep experiencing the same problem when I make cupcakes: When I take them out of the oven, the papers that you are supposed to put them in to keep them from sticking always look brown or burnt. I like the colors that are on the papers. How can I keep them from [...]

September 26th, 2010 | Category: cakes, equipment & supplies, pies | Leave a comment

Baking Challenge: Finish the Recipe!

Kathy asks: Here’s my situation: I was getting ingredients together for a baking project but couldn’t complete it because I didn’t have the proper ingredients. I mixed together:

2 c flour 1 c sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 tsp baking soda

And stopped.

My question is: What can I put with this mixture to create [...]

September 25th, 2010 | Category: cookies, recipes | Leave a comment

Can I Bake a Cake in a Convection Oven?

Joy asks: I just started to bake. I tried baking vanilla and chocolate cake, but I am not satisfied with the result. It is a little moist but dense and heavy. One more thing, I am using my DeLonghi convection/roteserie oven. Can I bake a cake in that kind of oven? Please help!

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September 25th, 2010 | Category: cakes, equipment & supplies | 26 comments