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]]>New York-style cheesecake is different from others. It uses cream cheese, but there’s also sour or heavy cream in the recipes. The extra richness is provided by adding extra egg yolks, with the result being light, delicious, and thick. The graham cracker crust provides the finishing touch that makes this famous dessert what it is.
Known as käsekuchen, the German cheesecake is made with quark instead of cream cheese, in addition to eggs, milk, and sugar. It’s baked in a dough crust, traditionally, and sometimes in a shortbread crust. There’s a version with cream and gelatin that doesn’t require baking.
Japanese desserts are famously fluffy, and that’s exactly the case with Japanese cheesecake. The process of making it involves whipping egg whites and yolks separately, cooking in a bain-marie, and adding the typical ingredients: cream cheese, butter, sugar, and whipped cream.
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]]>The post Your Complete Guide to the Most Popular Types of Cake appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Baked goods typically require some form of fat to provide moisture and flavor, with butter and oil being the most popular options. Because butter contains water in addition to fat, using butter in the cake will lead to greater gluten development, resulting in a dense crumb with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The flavor of butter also tends to be more detectable than oil in the finished product—common examples include pound cake and yellow cake.
Oil-based cakes are most often prepared using neutral vegetable oils that can provide moisture without imparting any overpowering flavors. These cakes have a lighter, more tender texture than butter-based cakes and make an excellent canvas for a wide variety of flavors and mix-ins. Carrot cake is one of the more decadent examples, though oil is usually the go-to for classics such as vanilla white cake as well.
Unlike butter and oil-based cakes, sponge cakes are usually made without added fats, instead relying on egg whites to provide structure and moisture for the other ingredients. Whipping the egg whites creates volume and causes them to become stiff, which, when combined with flour and caster sugar, results in a delicate cake with a light-as-air texture. Victoria Sponge and angel food cake are classic examples.
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]]>The post Your Guide to Making the Perfect Sheet Cake appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Take your refrigerated items like eggs, butter, milk, or yogurt out of the fridge and let them reach room temperature. This will make it easier to mix the batter, resulting in a lighter, fluffier cake.
Before you start the batter, preheat the oven and measure out all of your ingredients. Line or butter your bake pans. When your oven is preheated and the ingredients and pan are ready, start mixing the batter.
Sure, there’s a time written on the recipe for how long the cake should be in the oven, but every oven is different, so keep an eye on your cake. Check the cake a few minutes before the recipe suggest to see if it’s done. To be sure the cake is done, poke it with a toothpick and if it comes out clean, it’s ready. You may have to leave the cake in the oven a bit longer than the recipe says.
We can’t stress this point enough. The cake needs to be completely cool before you frost it to avoid melting the frosting. Plan for at least 30-minutes for cooling time.
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]]>The post Sprinkle Some Joy Onto Your Next Celebration With These Confetti Recipes appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>The jury’s still out on exactly what a whoopie pie is. Some say it’s a cake, while others maintain it’s more of an oversized cookie. Wherever you stand, you’re sure to enjoy this homemade confetti version. The outside is flavored with vanilla and almond and dotted with plenty of rainbow sprinkles, while the buttercream frosting inside makes it feel just like a slice of birthday cake.
This recipe by Ginger Snap’s Baking Affairs puts a colorful twist on traditional cheesecake by incorporating rainbow sprinkles into a creamy vanilla batter. It’s easy to whip up and requires less baking time than full-sized cheesecakes, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating.
These fluffy, moist donuts by Barley & Sage have a cake-like texture and are baked, not fried, making them a healthier alternative to traditional donuts. They’re packed with rainbow sprinkles and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, which can be left white or colored pink for even an extra-festive appearance.
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]]>The post Getting Married? Here’s How to Choose a Cake Flavor appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>While you should certainly take your guests’ tastes into your account, prioritizing you and your partner’s preferences will give your cake a personal, meaningful touch. Discuss whether you lean towards rich, fruity, or unconventional flavors, and consider any foods you associate with special memories. For example, see if you can incorporate ingredients inspired by childhood favorites or cultural traditions important to your relationship.
Be sure to take into account the location and style of your wedding when choosing your cake. For a rustic outdoor affair, opt for earthier tastes like lemon berry or lavender vanilla. For an elegant fall or winter wedding, you can’t go wrong with richer flavors like chocolate hazelnut or red velvet to add a bit of warmth. Any time of year, consider incorporating local ingredients for a fresh, seasonal twist.
The best way to decide what kind of wedding cake you’d like is by tasting as many as possible. Schedule cake-tasting sessions with reputable bakeries to try flavors and combinations until you find one that you both love. Ask the bakers you meet with for advice based on your preferences, guest count, and budget. They’ll be able to recommend options based on your vision and may offer ideas you hadn’t considered.
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]]>The post A Baker’s Guide to Frosting Types: Exploring the Sweet World of Cake Decorations appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Buttercream is the classic go-to frosting for many bakers. Its smooth and creamy texture, made from butter, powdered sugar, and flavorings, is a crowd-pleaser. Whether you opt for a traditional vanilla buttercream or experiment with different flavors like chocolate or raspberry, buttercream is versatile and easy to work with.
Cream cheese frosting is a tangy and luscious option that pairs perfectly with carrot cake, red velvet, or pumpkin-flavored treats. The combination of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla creates a rich and slightly tangy frosting that adds a delightful twist to your baked goods.
For a lighter and airy option, whipped cream frosting is the way to go. Made by whipping heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, this delicate frosting is perfect for topping pies, cupcakes, or even as a filling for layer cakes. Be sure to stabilize the whipped cream with gelatin or cream of tartar to help it hold its shape.
Indulge in the decadent world of chocolate with ganache. Made by combining melted chocolate and cream, ganache can be used as a glaze, frosting, or filling for cakes, cupcakes, or even truffles. Depending on the ratio of chocolate to cream, ganache can vary in thickness, allowing for different applications and textures.
If you’re looking for a frosting that hardens to create intricate designs, royal icing is your best friend. Made from powdered sugar, egg whites, and lemon juice, this icing dries to a firm consistency, making it ideal for creating beautiful decorations, piping intricate designs, or flooding cookies with a smooth finish.
Fondant is a pliable and versatile frosting that can be rolled out and draped over cakes for a flawless, smooth finish. While it may take some practice to work with, fondant allows for endless creative possibilities. From elegant wedding cakes to playful birthday designs, fondant gives your creations a professional and polished look.
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]]>The post Honey Cake is a Spiced Twist on the Average Cake appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>The blend of spices can be adjusted to your taste, but don’t hold back, because this cake gets better the more flavors you add. If you can resist eating it straight away, it’ll taste even more delicious if you cover it and leave it for about a week. The flavors will develop, and the texture becomes even more moist, spongy, and gooey.
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]]>The post The Best Boxed Cake Mixes for When You’re Short on Time appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Annie’s take on this birthday classic is made with organic ingredients including sprinkles colored with natural fruit and vegetable juices. It’s free of artificial flavors and sweeteners but still contains all of that funfetti taste we know and love.
We love Simple Mills for all things gluten-free, so we were psyched to discover their lineup includes boxed cake mixes. A blend of almond and coconut flour makes the perfect base for classics like chocolate and vanilla as well as seasonal flavors like pumpkin.
King Arthur makes great flour for from-scratch baking, but did you know they also have a line of cake and cupcake mixes? Their classic Golden Yellow cake is one of our favorites, although the line also includes gluten-free and even keto mix options for those with dietary restrictions.
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]]>The post These Red Velvet Desserts are Sure to Please at Any Holiday Party appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Crumbl is a bakery franchise with locations all over the US, and their red velvet chocolate chip cookie is our absolute favorite. Unfortunately, it’s not always available as they work with a rotating menu. This recipe by Lifestyle of a Foodie is a perfect dupe that you can make at home with a few simple ingredients.
Vegans deserve treats, too. This cake by Loving it Vegan features the rich, chocolate red velvet flavor we know and love made with all plant-based ingredients. Top it with some lemon buttercream frosting and you’ve got a dessert that’s sure to please at any holiday party.
If you love the idea of red velvet but using artificial food coloring isn’t your cup of tea, might we suggest these no-bake cake balls by Minimalist Baker. They use beetroot powder, which adds a subtle reddish color to a chocolatey base and are also 100% vegan and refined sugar-free. Don’t worry—you won’t taste the beets at all.
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]]>The post The 3 Best Cheesecake Styles to Try Out appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>New York-style cheesecake is different from others. It uses cream cheese, but there’s also sour or heavy cream in the recipes. The extra richness is provided by adding extra egg yolks, with the result being light, delicious, and thick. The graham cracker crust provides the finishing touch that makes this famous dessert what it is.
Known as käsekuchen, the German cheesecake is made with quark instead of cream cheese, in addition to eggs, milk, and sugar. It’s baked in a dough crust, traditionally, and sometimes in a shortbread crust. There’s a version with cream and gelatin that doesn’t require baking.
Japanese desserts are famously fluffy, and that’s exactly the case with Japanese cheesecake. The process of making it involves whipping egg whites and yolks separately, cooking in a bain-marie, and adding the typical ingredients: cream cheese, butter, sugar, and whipped cream.
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]]>The post Your Complete Guide to the Most Popular Types of Cake appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Baked goods typically require some form of fat to provide moisture and flavor, with butter and oil being the most popular options. Because butter contains water in addition to fat, using butter in the cake will lead to greater gluten development, resulting in a dense crumb with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The flavor of butter also tends to be more detectable than oil in the finished product—common examples include pound cake and yellow cake.
Oil-based cakes are most often prepared using neutral vegetable oils that can provide moisture without imparting any overpowering flavors. These cakes have a lighter, more tender texture than butter-based cakes and make an excellent canvas for a wide variety of flavors and mix-ins. Carrot cake is one of the more decadent examples, though oil is usually the go-to for classics such as vanilla white cake as well.
Unlike butter and oil-based cakes, sponge cakes are usually made without added fats, instead relying on egg whites to provide structure and moisture for the other ingredients. Whipping the egg whites creates volume and causes them to become stiff, which, when combined with flour and caster sugar, results in a delicate cake with a light-as-air texture. Victoria Sponge and angel food cake are classic examples.
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]]>The post Your Guide to Making the Perfect Sheet Cake appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Take your refrigerated items like eggs, butter, milk, or yogurt out of the fridge and let them reach room temperature. This will make it easier to mix the batter, resulting in a lighter, fluffier cake.
Before you start the batter, preheat the oven and measure out all of your ingredients. Line or butter your bake pans. When your oven is preheated and the ingredients and pan are ready, start mixing the batter.
Sure, there’s a time written on the recipe for how long the cake should be in the oven, but every oven is different, so keep an eye on your cake. Check the cake a few minutes before the recipe suggest to see if it’s done. To be sure the cake is done, poke it with a toothpick and if it comes out clean, it’s ready. You may have to leave the cake in the oven a bit longer than the recipe says.
We can’t stress this point enough. The cake needs to be completely cool before you frost it to avoid melting the frosting. Plan for at least 30-minutes for cooling time.
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]]>The post Irresistibly Delicious Homemade Cake Pops appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>The post Irresistibly Delicious Homemade Cake Pops appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>The post Sprinkle Some Joy Onto Your Next Celebration With These Confetti Recipes appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>The jury’s still out on exactly what a whoopie pie is. Some say it’s a cake, while others maintain it’s more of an oversized cookie. Wherever you stand, you’re sure to enjoy this homemade confetti version. The outside is flavored with vanilla and almond and dotted with plenty of rainbow sprinkles, while the buttercream frosting inside makes it feel just like a slice of birthday cake.
This recipe by Ginger Snap’s Baking Affairs puts a colorful twist on traditional cheesecake by incorporating rainbow sprinkles into a creamy vanilla batter. It’s easy to whip up and requires less baking time than full-sized cheesecakes, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating.
These fluffy, moist donuts by Barley & Sage have a cake-like texture and are baked, not fried, making them a healthier alternative to traditional donuts. They’re packed with rainbow sprinkles and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, which can be left white or colored pink for even an extra-festive appearance.
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]]>The post Getting Married? Here’s How to Choose a Cake Flavor appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>While you should certainly take your guests’ tastes into your account, prioritizing you and your partner’s preferences will give your cake a personal, meaningful touch. Discuss whether you lean towards rich, fruity, or unconventional flavors, and consider any foods you associate with special memories. For example, see if you can incorporate ingredients inspired by childhood favorites or cultural traditions important to your relationship.
Be sure to take into account the location and style of your wedding when choosing your cake. For a rustic outdoor affair, opt for earthier tastes like lemon berry or lavender vanilla. For an elegant fall or winter wedding, you can’t go wrong with richer flavors like chocolate hazelnut or red velvet to add a bit of warmth. Any time of year, consider incorporating local ingredients for a fresh, seasonal twist.
The best way to decide what kind of wedding cake you’d like is by tasting as many as possible. Schedule cake-tasting sessions with reputable bakeries to try flavors and combinations until you find one that you both love. Ask the bakers you meet with for advice based on your preferences, guest count, and budget. They’ll be able to recommend options based on your vision and may offer ideas you hadn’t considered.
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]]>The post A Baker’s Guide to Frosting Types: Exploring the Sweet World of Cake Decorations appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Buttercream is the classic go-to frosting for many bakers. Its smooth and creamy texture, made from butter, powdered sugar, and flavorings, is a crowd-pleaser. Whether you opt for a traditional vanilla buttercream or experiment with different flavors like chocolate or raspberry, buttercream is versatile and easy to work with.
Cream cheese frosting is a tangy and luscious option that pairs perfectly with carrot cake, red velvet, or pumpkin-flavored treats. The combination of cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla creates a rich and slightly tangy frosting that adds a delightful twist to your baked goods.
For a lighter and airy option, whipped cream frosting is the way to go. Made by whipping heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, this delicate frosting is perfect for topping pies, cupcakes, or even as a filling for layer cakes. Be sure to stabilize the whipped cream with gelatin or cream of tartar to help it hold its shape.
Indulge in the decadent world of chocolate with ganache. Made by combining melted chocolate and cream, ganache can be used as a glaze, frosting, or filling for cakes, cupcakes, or even truffles. Depending on the ratio of chocolate to cream, ganache can vary in thickness, allowing for different applications and textures.
If you’re looking for a frosting that hardens to create intricate designs, royal icing is your best friend. Made from powdered sugar, egg whites, and lemon juice, this icing dries to a firm consistency, making it ideal for creating beautiful decorations, piping intricate designs, or flooding cookies with a smooth finish.
Fondant is a pliable and versatile frosting that can be rolled out and draped over cakes for a flawless, smooth finish. While it may take some practice to work with, fondant allows for endless creative possibilities. From elegant wedding cakes to playful birthday designs, fondant gives your creations a professional and polished look.
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]]>The post Honey Cake is a Spiced Twist on the Average Cake appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>The blend of spices can be adjusted to your taste, but don’t hold back, because this cake gets better the more flavors you add. If you can resist eating it straight away, it’ll taste even more delicious if you cover it and leave it for about a week. The flavors will develop, and the texture becomes even more moist, spongy, and gooey.
The post Honey Cake is a Spiced Twist on the Average Cake appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>The post The Best Boxed Cake Mixes for When You’re Short on Time appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Annie’s take on this birthday classic is made with organic ingredients including sprinkles colored with natural fruit and vegetable juices. It’s free of artificial flavors and sweeteners but still contains all of that funfetti taste we know and love.
We love Simple Mills for all things gluten-free, so we were psyched to discover their lineup includes boxed cake mixes. A blend of almond and coconut flour makes the perfect base for classics like chocolate and vanilla as well as seasonal flavors like pumpkin.
King Arthur makes great flour for from-scratch baking, but did you know they also have a line of cake and cupcake mixes? Their classic Golden Yellow cake is one of our favorites, although the line also includes gluten-free and even keto mix options for those with dietary restrictions.
The post The Best Boxed Cake Mixes for When You’re Short on Time appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>The post These Red Velvet Desserts are Sure to Please at Any Holiday Party appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Crumbl is a bakery franchise with locations all over the US, and their red velvet chocolate chip cookie is our absolute favorite. Unfortunately, it’s not always available as they work with a rotating menu. This recipe by Lifestyle of a Foodie is a perfect dupe that you can make at home with a few simple ingredients.
Vegans deserve treats, too. This cake by Loving it Vegan features the rich, chocolate red velvet flavor we know and love made with all plant-based ingredients. Top it with some lemon buttercream frosting and you’ve got a dessert that’s sure to please at any holiday party.
If you love the idea of red velvet but using artificial food coloring isn’t your cup of tea, might we suggest these no-bake cake balls by Minimalist Baker. They use beetroot powder, which adds a subtle reddish color to a chocolatey base and are also 100% vegan and refined sugar-free. Don’t worry—you won’t taste the beets at all.
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