birthday cake

[Tasu52]

My daughter is turning 2 in 2 weeks and i was thinking of baking a cake. I need
advice to what kind of cake should i bake + the main thing is the icing. What
type should i use coz i want to do the easiest. i am aware of 3 type of
frosting so far egg whites, whipped cream and butter creme. now..what r these 3
type f frosting.
thanks

[ariz...@my-deja.com]

There are actually more than three types of frosting. Buttercream,
whipped cream, cream cheese, and rolled fondant come to mind
immediately, and I'm sure I'm forgetting others. Try the Wilton site
for recipes and decorating ideas - http://www.wilton.com

What is easiest is doubtless a matter of personal taste...however, with
a two year old (or several) I would choose the simplest and least
sugar. Whipped cream and cream cheese frosting are both less rich than
buttercream, and easier than rolled fondant. As for cake, if you want
easy, get a box mix. It's not as though you're contending with
discriminating palates! =)

arizmendi

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Before you buy.

[Irish Red]

Buttercream is our favorite. It's easy, very versatile and doesn't
need refrigeration like a whipped cream icing or cream cheese icing
cake. And you don't have to roll it like fondant.

Here is my recipe:

2 lbs. powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups shortening
1 tsp. extract (I prefer almond, vanilla or butter)
3/4 cup of water (more if needed)

Combine sugar and shortening in mixing bowl. Whip for 10 minutes. Add
extract and 1/2 cup water. Beat, adding more water as needed to make a
light spreading consistency.
To color, divide into smaller bowls the amount you need to color. Add
liquid coloring a couple drops at a time til desired color. If you use
paste, add tiny amounts with a toothpick until ALMOST the desired color.
Paste colored icings will darken.

As for the cake, a yellow or white cake is a good choice. Most people
can eat it without worrying about allergies, like with chocolate. Add
your favorite flavoring to customize. I like orange or lemon : )

[Irish Red]

Oops! I forgot to add 1 tbsp. meringue powder to sugar. And if you
want, 1.4 tsp. salt. sheesh!

[JoAnn Lauricello]

Hi,
When you say shortening in this recipe do you mean Crisco?
Thanks, Jo Ann

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