Tried the cake again--this time I used a Dark Chocolate Fudge mix instead of the Devil's Food. (I called Mom and asked if she thought it would matter, and she said, "How could it be bad?" Hooray!) So, darker cake. Also, I apparently use a larger cake pan than she does, so she had taller cakes. (Boy seems to think that hers had three layers...?) Frosting did the same thing as last time, although I was prepared and kept the water simmering. I'm not any better at frosting cakes, however...although I suppose it tastes the same even if it's a little messy. I don't have one of those bendy frosting knife things, so it's a butter knife for me.
We may or may not have dipped pretzels in the leftover frosting.....
Haven't tried it yet--it's for later this evening. Will see how the different cake mix goes!
EDIT UPDATE: Ok, Boy said he couldn't tell a difference in the cake mix, but I think I could. More fudgy, I thought, but it could have just been me. Frosting did what it was supposed to (ended up like a ganache, more solid) and I thought it was yummy. The other four did as well. Have a little left over, too!
Mom's was only two layers for my birthday. I think one time she did cut one in half.. Hey, I have two of those bendy frosting thing-eys. I will give one to you. I mean, how many cakes do I frost anyway? !!!
ReplyDeleteHow did you end up with two? I would be afraid to try and cut them in half. I think I have the 9 inch pans, she said she has 8 inch ones. Mine are thin compared to hers. BUT--it was tasty nonetheless. I still think her frosting comes out darker for some reason.
ReplyDeleteI think I got some kitchen utensils at an auction. and there were two spreaders! You will like them cause they are pyrex. it has a white handle with those blue flowers on it. I also have a masher, slotted spoon, and one of the fork thingeys. oh, and a dipper.
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