Comments on: How to Make the Perfect Birthday Cake

By: E.M.W.

E.M.W. — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:14:18 +0000

In reply to Stefani Tolson. Just my two cents worth but STEFANI TOLSON- I keep my powdered sugar in Fridge or Freezer. I always over-buy at holiday time and then it’s awhile before I want to even see a oven again for awhile. :)

By: Lolli

Lolli — Fri, 02 May 2014 03:26:14 +0000

In reply to Stefani Tolson.

That is so funny! It’s all about taste – I know that some people think I’m crazy because I strongly prefer the “fake” pancake syrup over “real” maple syrup any day. Also….laughing because we go through powdered sugar so fast in our house I’m always running out. Sad but true!

By: Stefani Tolson

Stefani Tolson — Fri, 02 May 2014 03:00:19 +0000

I have tried to make homemade frosting but for some reason my family prefers it from a can. I think I need to use a new bag of powdered sugar the next time I try to make it instead of sugar I have had in the pantry.

By: Blessie Nelson

Blessie Nelson — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 07:11:16 +0000

I agree! Everyone’s first taste is the frosting! If the frosting is terrible – the cake is impossible!

By: Suzan

Suzan — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:23:17 +0000

My 13 yr. old grandaughter always says, “Grammy, did you make YOUR frosting?”. She’s asked this question for years. She loves my buttercream frosting that is just like yours I detest canned frosting & so does she.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:57:30 +0000

I have a secret that makes the boxed cake mix even better! Substitute half of the water with vanilla (or whatever flavor you want) yogurt. The mixture will be thick, but the cake turns out AMAZING! People are always asking me for my “recipe.” :)

I’ve also substituted some of the water with pureed strawberries, pureed blueberries in white/yellow cakes and coffee in chocolate cakes.

By: Lolli

Lolli — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:45:57 +0000

In reply to By Word of Mouth Musings. Yep - I've substituted apple sauce before, but I love the idea of ground nuts. YUM!

By: Annie~SavorThisMoment

Annie~SavorThisMoment — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:12:32 +0000

I’m a total frosting snob. I would rather do without than have blech-y frosting. Actually, give me cake with milk instead of frosting any day! I love fruit basket cake with a stabilized whipped cream frosting. Your buttercream sounds rich and delish!

By: By Word of Mouth Musings

By Word of Mouth Musings — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:01:19 +0000

So had to share.
At my girlfriends on Sunday, she took a box mix, added apple sauce instead of oil. Then in her grinder did a cup of walnuts ground to granular size and added it in.
OMGawsh !!!