When Do I Add.........

Decorating By asul Updated 2 Apr 2007 , 8:40pm by dolfin

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asul Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 9:34am
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the simple syrup to my cakes ? Is it right before I cover the cake or a few hours before? And how much would you add to it? icon_confused.gificon_confused.gificon_confused.gif
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bonniesido Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 11:32am
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I make my simple syrup while my cake is cooling. Once the cake, and the syrup is cool I use a pastry brush to give the cake a good coating.

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ShirleyW Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 11:43am
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I do the same thing. Although I do cut the tops off my cakes to level and then brush the cut surfaces with the syrup. Then I put them on a cake cardboard, wrap with plastic wrap and freeze.

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mommicakes Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 11:54am
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I was also wondering how and when to use this, thank you for asking the question, and to all who answered the how to. I need this info. THANKS!!! icon_lol.gif

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mlwideman Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 6:13pm
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I apply my simple syrup while it is hot and the cake is still warm. I use my cake tester and poke holes through the cake and then use a pastry brush to apply the syrup. The holes (which aren't evident when using the cake tester) allow the syrup to penetrate through the cake.

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asul Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 7:33pm
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Thanks so much!! Can youo also use a squirt bottle to do this? And how much should you put in?

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mlwideman Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 7:36pm
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Yes you can use a squirt bottle as well. I have never tried that method but I know I have heard others say they have. When I use a brush I go over the cake twice (once in the horizontal direction and then the second time vertically).

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Candy120 Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 7:41pm
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Is this for when you are putting fondant on it? Why do you want it to run down in the cake?? I don't use fondant, so I guess I don't need this, right???

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mlwideman Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 8:25pm
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Candy, simple syrups are used to make cakes more moist. They are used before a cake is frosted.

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SugarBakerz Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 8:36pm
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ok, so I used to bartend and we used a simple syrup of hot water and sugar, is the cake version the same?

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dolfin Posted 2 Apr 2007 , 8:40pm
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equal parts water and sugar, yes it is the same. I sometimes add a flavoring to it just to enchance the flavor of the cake.

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