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HarleyDee
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Joined: Aug 17, 2009
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:03 am |
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I think it looks great! I tell my hubby, frosting and flowers can hide a multitude of flaws  Hate that it was so much trouble, but it turned out great. Glad they loved it! |
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Win
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Joined: Mar 10, 2007
Posts: 1202
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:25 am |
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I love your cake --especially the tapered effect and the way your colors fade from dark to light. I totally know what you mean by the statement "thank goodness for cake muggles." The Harry Potter cake I posted this morning was my nemesis this past weekend! I see the flaws, but the family for whom I made it LOVED it and didn't want to cut into it. Go figure. |
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Margieluvstobake
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Joined: Jun 03, 2008
Posts: 81
Location: God's Country - Mississippi
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:44 am |
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Well, you must have had a magic camera, because I don't see any flaws. Great cake. |
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tinygoose
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Joined: Jan 04, 2008
Posts: 481
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:45 am |
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I think it looks fantastic!! I even see bumps and bubbles on the most high end decorators cakes. I think yours looks great, love the colors!! |
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saffronica
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Joined: Jun 10, 2009
Posts: 113
Birthday: Jul 03
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 11:45 am |
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Wow, you all know how to make a person feel better! I knew it wasn't a total wreck (or it would have been in the disasters forum!), but it was a surprise to have someone get so excited about something I had so much trouble with! And I guess you're right -- cracked fondant works for Halloween, but I'm glad it wasn't a traditional wedding.
Here is the recipe for the chocolate mint cake:
1 chocolate cake mix (I used BC's Triple Chocolate Fudge)
1 chocolate pudding mix
15 (or so) Keebler Grasshopper cookies, crushed
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 c. water
3 eggs
5 oz. chopped Andes mints (1/2 pkg. of the pre-chopped kind by the chocolate chips) |
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Win
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Joined: Mar 10, 2007
Posts: 1202
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:25 pm |
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Here is the recipe for the chocolate mint cake:
1 chocolate cake mix (I used BC's Triple Chocolate Fudge)
1 chocolate pudding mix
15 (or so) Keebler Grasshopper cookies, crushed
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 c. water
3 eggs
5 oz. chopped Andes mints (1/2 pkg. of the pre-chopped kind by the chocolate chips) |
I make one very similar, but have not thought to put the Grasshopper cookies in it... I use the Andes Mint package and a little (very little 'cause it's strong!) peppermint oil. After Girl Scout cookies come in, I make a buttercream and chop them up into bits and add it in. It makes for a yummy filling. |
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Peridot
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Joined: Feb 13, 2009
Posts: 563
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Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:53 pm |
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Thanks Saffronica for sharing your recipe. It sounds delicious and I have been thinking about making this kind of cake for a Christmas cake that I have to make. I am going to go with your recipe. Mmmmm
Win - thanks for the tip about being careful how much Andes Mints to use. |
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Win
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Joined: Mar 10, 2007
Posts: 1202
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:29 am |
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Win - thanks for the tip about being careful how much Andes Mints to use. |
Oops! ...Not the Andes Mints... they are wonderful and mild! I use half a package of those as well. I was referring to just a bit of peppermint oil as it is very strong. I just put a dab on the end of a toothpick and swipe it through the batter to enhance the mint. Otherwise, a measured amount of the oil is toooo much! Very potent! Sorry if I confused anyone! |
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Margieluvstobake
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Joined: Jun 03, 2008
Posts: 81
Location: God's Country - Mississippi
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Tue Nov 03, 2009 1:39 pm |
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Saffronica - The chocolate mint cake sounds delicious. I'm making a chocolate cake to take to my Sunday School Christmas party and I think I will try this.
Thanks for posting. |
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