Baking cake??

WoazieBabiK · Oct 29th, 2006, 09:10 PM

Ok. My bf's birthday is coming up. I never bake cake b4. I want to make the best chocolate cake for him (he loves chocolate), but seem like it won't going well since I dont know where to start. Do you have any suggestion? Any website?

Irishgal · Oct 29th, 2006, 09:49 PM

If I were you I would use a mix, like Betty Crocker Butter in the Mix, then use the icing. Making one from scratch is too hard.

WoazieBabiK · Oct 29th, 2006, 11:15 PM

I know :( but I want to make it special tho. I never done anything like this b4. :(

twinkle.tink · Oct 30th, 2006, 03:11 PM

Go with a mix for your first time, that's the best way.

gymangel812 · Nov 1st, 2006, 10:40 PM

yeah i second the mix, to add a personal touch, by some different coloring icings and sprinkles :). i think mixes taste better than most recipes i've tried. they're pretty fool-proof too, just follow the instructions on the back. i'm sure your boyfriend will just appreciate the thought.

coachwife6 · Nov 2nd, 2006, 03:50 PM

Try a Dr. Pepper Chocolate cake. It's good.
Mixes are pretty tough to beat these days. Some of the best cakes I've made are from mixes.
I always use a box of Dream Whip for frosting. It's awesome. Good luck.

chloehandbags · Nov 6th, 2006, 10:57 AM

I think making a cake from scratch is relatively easy. You just need a good, straightforward recipe.

Delia Smith is a really good cook and her recipes are always very clear and easy to follow; even if you've never cooked before.

I can honestly say that I've never had a disaster after following one of her recipes:

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Oct 29th, 2006, 09:10 PM	#1
WoazieBabiK Member	Baking cake?? Ok. My bf's birthday is coming up. I never bake cake b4. I want to make the best chocolate cake for him (he loves chocolate), but seem like it won't going well since I dont know where to start. Do you have any suggestion? Any website?

Oct 29th, 2006, 09:49 PM	#2
Irishgal I run with scissors Location: In a Bell Jet Ranger	Re: Baking cake?? If I were you I would use a mix, like Betty Crocker Butter in the Mix, then use the icing. Making one from scratch is too hard. __________________ Ten thousand blessings to all of our furry friends who are in need of prayers. May they be comfortable, healthy, and blessed with joy and companionship. May their eyes shine brightly and may they know that they are loved.

Oct 29th, 2006, 11:15 PM	#3
WoazieBabiK Member	Re: Baking cake?? I know :( but I want to make it special tho. I never done anything like this b4. :(

Oct 30th, 2006, 03:11 PM	#4
twinkle.tink Pixie Duster Location: Just call me Tink ;)	Re: Baking cake?? Go with a mix for your first time, that's the best way. __________________

Nov 1st, 2006, 10:40 PM	#5
gymangel812 <3OOO~~~ Location: Ohio	Re: Baking cake?? yeah i second the mix, to add a personal touch, by some different coloring icings and sprinkles :). i think mixes taste better than most recipes i've tried. they're pretty fool-proof too, just follow the instructions on the back. i'm sure your boyfriend will just appreciate the thought. __________________ wants: Rouge Theatre, Apple Green, 05 Turquoise, Vert Gazon firsts Chanel Black Luxe Ligne, & Violet Lady Braid flaps LV Panda Pouchette

Nov 2nd, 2006, 03:50 PM	#6
coachwife6 Member Location: In the gym	Re: Baking cake?? Try a Dr. Pepper Chocolate cake. It's good. Mixes are pretty tough to beat these days. Some of the best cakes I've made are from mixes. I always use a box of Dream Whip for frosting. It's awesome. Good luck. __________________ "A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life." Proverbs 31:10-12

Nov 6th, 2006, 10:57 AM	#7
chloehandbags Sofa King Sherlock Location: Hertfordshire, UK.	Re: Baking cake?? I think making a cake from scratch is relatively easy. You just need a good, straightforward recipe. Delia Smith is a really good cook and her recipes are always very clear and easy to follow; even if you've never cooked before. I can honestly say that I've never had a disaster after following one of her recipes: Site search from Delia Online __________________ Still missing Phoebe... 'My boss, Ralph Toledano [president of Chloé], always says to me that people come to buy at Chloé for what it is, so it does not make sense to order a Chinese and get delivered an Indian!' - Phoebe Philo, May 2005.