It can be difficult to work with cake layers, especially when you are handing a cake that is quite large. Cake layers tend to be fragile and it doesn’t take much to accidentally break them when you are trying to move them around in the kitchen or stack them up as you assemble your layer cake. I can’t count the number of times I’ve accidentally ... Read More »
Batters come in many thicknesses, from thin and runny crepe batters to muffin batters that are so thick that you can dish them out with an ice cream scoop. The thick batters are usually easy to work with, but thin batters have a tendency to spill and splash all over the place as you dry to distribute them – especially if you’re trying to direct ... Read More »
Popsicles are a refreshing treat during the summer, no matter what flavor you make. Wilton’s Popsicle Cake Pan definitely captures the look of this summer favorite – but in a form that you can bake with. The cake pan has six large cavities that are each shaped like a popsicle with a big bite taken out of it, which gives the popsicles a lot of character ... Read More »
Bright and colorful muffin wrappers are fun to work with because they can completely change the look of a cupcake or muffin from something ordinary into something that draws you in – especially if you are baking for a party or celebration. And anyone who has baked for kids knows that they have even greater appreciation for brightly colored baked goods (no matter how elegant ... Read More »
If you ever ate a push up pop as a kid (or as an adult, for that matter), then you would instantly know what to do if someone handed you a treat pop. Treat pops are a variation on a cupcake, where layers of cake and frosting are packed together in a small plastic container and you simply push up on the stick at the ... Read More »
The corner piece from a batch of brownies is a sought-after piece. The edges are firmer and chewier than the center of the brownies, so they not only have a good texture to them, but they present a welcome contrast to a very fudgy brownie. Not everyone likes the corner pieces, just as not everyone likes the center pieces, but those who do often lament ... Read More »
A large cake can make an impressive centerpiece at any party, and a shaped cake can even be more attention-getting. Scuplting a cake into a centerpiece is not a project that most of us want to take on at home, since it is a messy project that requires quite a lot of cake. Fortunately, there are easier ways and Wilton makes some cake pans that ... Read More »
Checkerboard cake pan sets have been around for quite some time now. The sets typically include a plastic insert that allows you to add multiple colors of cake batter into one pan without the colors running together, so you end up with a geometric design instead of a marbled one. Wilton took this idea to a smaller format and came up with Two Tone Cupcake Inserts. ... Read More »
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