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How To Make Baby Shower Cakes

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Baby showers are organized by a mom-to-be's friends and relatives to express and extend their moral support to the expected mom. A whole lot of somewhat tedious preparations would be there behind every well-to-do baby shower. But proper planning can make even the preparations pleasant. Preparing the guest list, conceptualizing the theme, printing and sending invitations, decorations, games to be carried out? all these are of primary importance. Baby shower dish is yet another aspect which deserve due consideration; precisely a baby shower cake which is supposed to be the main showpiece on the table during the baby shower party. Don't think that it can be any cake bought from any local bake house. After all, you are about to welcome a new member!! So let it be a bit yummier and luxurious than the usual one.

Won't it be nice if the table centerpiece can be in accordance with the conceptualized theme of the baby shower? So it would be better if you or some guests baked the cake. But if you can give the baker a clear idea regarding your concept and if there's enough time with you, preordering will be fine then. Quality bake houses that specialize in designing cakes is definitely a nice option.

But it would be advantageous and somewhat satisfactory if you can prepare the cake by yourself. It is less expensive too. Creativity is all that you need to prepare homemade cakes. A wide variety of special baking pans with different designs that suit the baby shower cakes are there in the baking supply stores. Designs of popular cartoon characters are sure to suit the occasion.

When it comes to the designing of baby shower cake, nursery items like flowers, butterflies, toys, birds and such kid stuff are used. The most common icing colors are yellow, pink, green, blue and white. Various ideas can be put into the preparation of a baby shower cakes such as

1. All-in-together - this is done by placing the dry ingredients in a food processor (together with the shortening) before gradually adding the liquid ingredients.

2. Rubbing method - this is done by 'rubbing' the butter into the dry ingredients before adding the liquid ones.

3. Creaming method - this is done by 'creaming' butter and sugar together before gradually adding the rest of the ingredients.

4. Sponge-making - this is done by whipping the eggs and sugar into a froth, with the flour carefully mixed in. Making a light sponge requires great skill, as it does not use any raising agent or fat.

5. Melt-and-mix - this is done by first mixing the dry ingredients together, adding the melted butter and the other liquid ingredients afterwards to complete the cake.

Frostings or icings are usually added to enhance the finishing of the cakes. There are different varieties of baby shower cakes to choose from. Some of them are listed below:

? Butterfly cake

? Angelfood cake

? Butter cake

? Cheesecake

? Chocolate cake

? Cupcake

? Carrot cake

? Devil's food cake

? Pineapple upside down cake

? Fruit cake

? Gingerbread

? Ice cream cake

? Mooncake

? Pound cake

? Spice cake

? Chiffon cake

? Sponge cake

Some special cakes are there. They deserve special mention

1. Belly Cake: the idea which molds the cake in the shape of a pregnant belly. This can be done by placing a circular cake in front of a rectangular cake and frosting them together to resemble that of a pregnant belly.

2. Toy Blocks Cake: making the cake look like children's toy block is yet another superb idea. Surrounding the cake with little toy cars or candies adds to the charm of the cake.

A diaper cake can also be placed as a table centerpiece. 'Diaper cakes' are baby shower basket cakes that include different baby items. This kind of cake is sure to please the expected mom. Rolled diapers are to be carefully stacked into several levels to prepare a diaper cake. Laces and ribbons can be used to keep the diapers in place. Besides these your creative ideas can make ?never before? baby shower cakes that every one would appreciate. If you have conducted the baby shower after the baby was born, it would really be nice to design the cake with the baby's picture.

When the cake is ready, other dishes to be served like snacks, tea, punches and desserts are to be decided. Barbecues and grilled foods will do for the male guests, if at all invited. Whether home made or store bought, baby shower cakes should add to the total grandeur and theme of the party.

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How To Make Baby Shower Cakes

Bring home the newest member of the family is usually done by hosting a baby shower party for a friend or relative. Although baby showers were originally meant only for first-born baby, trendsetting practices now allow baby shower parties for each baby that comes in to the house.

The organizing and planning of the baby shower is usually handled by close friends or a family member of the mother-to-be. They are a nice way to help parents-to-be get started with the items that they want for the baby. Take Note, however, that there are some cultures and spiritual notions that do not regard it proper and that it is considered ill luck to have a party and bring baby things in the house before the baby is born.

It is popular for a baby shower to have a theme, to which the entire party focuses on. Baby shower essentials typically include games, presents, and food and a cake! A party is not complete without the well decorated and yummy cake, and this also applies to most baby showers today.

Cakes are one of the essential things about baby showers, and they can be easily made using assorted standard techniques, such as the following:

1. All-in-together - this is done by placing the dry ingredients in a food mixer (together with the shortening) before gradually adding the liquid ingredients.

2. Creaming technique - this is by 'creaming' butter and sugar together before gradually adding the remaining ingredients.

3. Rubbing technique - this is achieved by 'rubbing' the soft butter into the dry ingredients before adding the liquid ones.

4. Melt-and-mix - this is done by first mixing the dry ingredients together, adding the liquefied butter and the different liquid ingredients afterward to complete the cake.

5.Making your Sponge Cake is accomplished by mixing in your eggs and sugar as well as the flour until it turns into a froth carefully mixed in. Producing a light sponge cake requires good skill, as it does not use any raising agent or fat. Finished cakes are usually heightened with the aid of icing or toppings such as sprinkles or chocolate pieces.

There are diverse varieties of baby shower cakes to choose from. Many of them are named here such as Angel food Cake, Butter Cake, Butterfly Cake, Carrot Cake, Pound Cake, Spice Cake, Sponge Cake, Cheesecake, Chocolate Cake these are just some of the traditional cakes that can be found at a baby shower party. With some extra inquiry online you will be able to find some very amazing baby shower cakes that are not included here.

Apart from the cake assortments above-mentioned, there are also a lot of baby shower cake ideas that can make a baby shower festivity more special for all the guests and the parents to be:

1. Belly Cake Theme. One super theme is to plan a baby shower cake and make it appear like a pregnant belly. This can be achieved by putting a circular cake in front of a square-shaped cake and frosting them together to resemble that of a expectant stomach.

2. Toy Blocks Baby Shower Cake. A different thought is to pattern a baby shower cake and make it look like babies toy cubes (either one big block or 3 to 4 smaller blocks). Toy block cakes can be even more exaggerated by fencing them with candies or small toy cars.

In saying this, you can also experiment and endeavor to come up with constructive themes of your own. Remember that the 'goal' is not simply to make a delicious dessert, but as well a special centerpiece for the table that will stand out in the memories of the parents.

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