Quick Response, Please........should I Redo?

Decorating By Cynita Updated 5 Jul 2007 , 7:07pm by tiptop57

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Cynita Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 6:09pm
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I have a chocolate cake order due today. When mixing I forgot to add in the vanilla flavor. The cake is baked and I'm wondering will the taste be o.k. or should I just make another cake.
Also, the icing will be chocolate buttercream with chocolate fudge drizzle on the top. So maybe that will hide the fact that there was no vanilla flavor added to the cake. I don't know.

TIA,
Cynita

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gmcakes Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 6:14pm
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If it were me, I would probably try to trim a small slice from the bottom (I usually have to level the tops before flipping out of the pan), and taste it. Most likely you will NOT have to rebake it.

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jadak Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 6:16pm
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I agree with gmcakes. You'd hate to bake another one if the one you have tastes fine, but you'd regret it if you didn't bake a fresh one and yours wasn't up to par. Try to get off a little sliver so you can decide if you're happy with the flavor.

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JoAnnB Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 6:18pm
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You could also brush it with a vanilla simple syrup.

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MacsMom Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 6:26pm
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Trying to taste a bit is always a good idea, but vanilla may not really make a big difference in a chocolate cake. I've never added vanilla to chocolate cake, though, so I guess I'll have to try it out for myself!

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keriskreations Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 6:28pm
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I agree with others here too - see if you can take a small sample. I bet with all the chocolate you are doing with it, you wouldn't even be able to notice the taste. I'm sure it will be just fine!

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Cynita Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 6:30pm
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I did level my tops and taste from there, but all I taste is CHOCOLATE!!(love chocolate). It taste like all of my previous choc. cakes but I wasn't sure for those cake critics who notice everything about homemade cakes. They look for and try to taste for every fault. So, I just wanted to be sure. I think I'll let it be.

Thanx,
Cynita

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gmcakes Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 6:36pm
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If you are concerned at all, you could always add a little extra splash of vanilla into your frosting, or do as JoAnnB said and brush with a vanilla simple syrup.

Whatever you do, remember what you have done differently! You never know when those cake critics will decide "This is the best chocolate cake ever!" So, you might need to recreate your mistake for next time. LOL!

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tiptop57 Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 6:44pm
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I always brush with a simple syrup. So I agree with Gmcakes and would just make it a vanilla simple syrup.

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vitomiriam Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 6:47pm
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I agree with the ladies -- just add it to your simple syrup and a little more to your frosting. I doubt anyone will notice.
PS: Where in Florida are you?

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Cynita Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 6:54pm
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Wow, vitomiriam, we are neighbors. I'm from Miramar

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vitomiriam Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 6:56pm
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I agree with the ladies -- just add it to your simple syrup and a little more to your frosting. I doubt anyone will notice.
PS: Where in Florida are you?

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Cynita Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 6:58pm
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I'm assuming that brushing with simple syrup helps to keep the cake moist. Is that correct? and is simple syrup diluted corn syrup?

Cynita

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miriel Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 7:01pm
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I make simple syrup with equal portions of water and sugar. Bring water to a boil, then add sugar. Once the sugar is fully dissolved, remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool. Add flavoring.

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tiptop57 Posted 5 Jul 2007 , 7:07pm
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Yes, Cynita it keeps it moist. I use 2 cups sugar to 1 cup water. It is a little thicker......

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