Adding Flavor Creamers...help!!

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kota77 Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 4:23am
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I remember reading a post about adding flavor creamers to cake mixes. I unfortunately did not write down any of the info...can anyone help me with this. I would really love to try this out. Thank you so much!!! icon_lol.gif

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TrinaH Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 4:24am
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Oooh, I'd be interested to know too!

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SuHwa Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 12:14pm
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I use the liquid creamers in place of the water/milk that the recipe calls for. I have tried a reconstituted powdered creamer, as well, but liked the taste of the premade better.

Example, in the WASC recipe it calls for 2 & 2/3 cup of water. I use 2 & 2/3 cup of white chocolate raspberry creamer instead. Yummilicious!

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HeatherMari Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 12:22pm
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When I use liquid creamer, I only replace 1/4 cup of the water with the creamer. For example, I make a Vanilla Caramel cake with vanilla cake mix and Vanilla Caramel creamer. The mix calls for 1 & 1/3 cup water so I put 1/4 cup creamer and the rest I use water. That creamer is very strong though so I can't imagine replacing all the water with it. The taste is strong enough with 1/4 cup.
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HeatherMari

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Tweedie Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 12:23pm
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Just as a warning.....I replaced ALL of the water with creamer and my cake sunk, but when I did half and half I had better results. Seems that some people have problems with this and some don't.

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diane Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 12:25pm
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Originally Posted by HeatherMari

When I use liquid creamer, I only replace 1/4 cup of the water with the creamer. For example, I make a Vanilla Caramel cake with vanilla cake mix and Vanilla Caramel creamer. The mix calls for 1 & 1/3 cup water so I put 1/4 cup creamer and the rest I use water. That creamer is very strong though so I can't imagine replacing all the water with it. The taste is strong enough with 1/4 cup.
HTH,
HeatherMari




that sounds so yummy...i think i just may have to try that. i love doctoring up cake mixes!! icon_biggrin.gif

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SuHwa Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 12:28pm
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Maybe for me, the flavors aren't as intense because I'm using the store brand cake mixes to start with and when I make them the way it states on the back of the box they don't turn out as rich as a normally prepared DH mix.

To get them not to fall, I fill the pan so that the cake cooks above the edge, use two flower nails for large pans, use bake even strips, cook at 325 for much longer than normal. I tend to start with the normal time and then keep adding time at 5 to 7 minute intervals, until the middle of the cake springs back instead of staying indented.

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diane Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 12:30pm
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lol!!!! sounds like an aerobic cake workout!!! icon_lol.gif

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cakesbyamym Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 12:32pm
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I haven't tried the liquid creamers yet, but have used the powdered religiously in the past 4-6 months. My BC is never made without the addition of french vanilla creamer mixed in with my vanilla extract. I love the richer, vanilla flavor. My customers have raved over it, as well. When I make all of my cakes, they get a touch of the french vanilla creamer, as well. I use the chocolate creamer in combination with my melted milk chocolate in my BC and milk chocolate cakes. I use the vanilla caramel for BC and vanilla caramel peanut butter cake, too. I've also found the powdered creamers (I've tried pretty much all of them) are fantastic little *additions* to my cakes, cookies, cupcakes and icings alike. Customers have commented on something that tastes *different* in my cakes from others, and how great it tastes. Little do they know...they probably use *my secret ingredient* every time they fix a cup of coffee. LOL.

Amy

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diane Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 12:45pm
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Originally Posted by cakesbyamym

I haven't tried the liquid creamers yet, but have used the powdered religiously in the past 4-6 months. My BC is never made without the addition of french vanilla creamer mixed in with my vanilla extract. I love the richer, vanilla flavor. My customers have raved over it, as well. When I make all of my cakes, they get a touch of the french vanilla creamer, as well. I use the chocolate creamer in combination with my melted milk chocolate in my BC and milk chocolate cakes. I use the vanilla caramel for BC and vanilla caramel peanut butter cake, too. I've also found the powdered creamers (I've tried pretty much all of them) are fantastic little *additions* to my cakes, cookies, cupcakes and icings alike. Customers have commented on something that tastes *different* in my cakes from others, and how great it tastes. Little do they know...they probably use *my secret ingredient* every time they fix a cup of coffee. LOL.

Amy




wow!...i never thought about the powdered version! icon_confused.gif

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cakesbyamym Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 12:48pm
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With the powdered versions, I don't have to worry about using it QUICKLY...they have a much longer shelf life. I just love them and can't imagine preparing any of my items without them as an addition into the mix.

Amy

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HeatherMari Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 2:23pm
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Amy - Do you dissolve the powder in your water for the cake mixes or just put it in on it's own? I never thought of using it in my bc! Sounds delish! I would love having a stronger vanilla flavor in my bc. I'll have to give that a try!
Ooh! Just thought...they had a peppermint mocha creamer out at Christmas time...added to chocolate bc...that would be heavenly!!

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cakesbyamym Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 2:28pm
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Nope, I don't dissolve it. Just add in when I add the milk and vanilla extract. I've had NO trouble at all with it.

HTH,
Amy

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ladyonzlake Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 2:46pm
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Does anyone use the creamers in scratch cakes and if you how do you add it?
Jacqui

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cakesbyamym Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 2:51pm
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Jacqui, I only scratch bake. I just add powdered creamer in with the milk and extract.

HTH,
Amy

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ladyonzlake Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 3:05pm
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Amy, how much creamer do you add to your cake recipe? I'll have to try the creamer in my IMBC!
Jacqui

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cakesbyamym Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 3:07pm
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Honestly, I don't measure it. I'd estimate perhaps 1-2 T., because I just LOVE the sweet taste that it adds! icon_lol.gif

Amy

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ladyonzlake Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 3:09pm
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Thanks so much Amy...I'll give it a try!
Jacqui

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cakesbyamym Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 3:16pm
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Anytime, Jacqui. thumbs_up.gif

HTH,
Amy

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kota77 Posted 14 Aug 2007 , 9:19pm
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I am so excited to try using the creamers in my cake mixes and now in my icing too! Thank you so much for sharing the information!!!
Happy baking! icon_biggrin.gif

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mocakes Posted 23 Aug 2007 , 4:59pm
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I wish I had read this BEFORE I baked my cakes!!!!

I opened the oven and found my cakes to be sunken in the middle! icon_surprised.gif

I will try the next batch with not quite as much liquid creamer.... icon_cry.gif

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randipanda Posted 23 Aug 2007 , 10:18pm
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I will ditto how much I like the powdered creamers. I had a horrible time with the liquid ones, very very fussy to use in a cake. The powdered ones seem fine. And I can take my time using it, that is of course a plus.

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Cookies4kids Posted 24 Aug 2007 , 1:12am
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I use both kinds of creamer--dry and liquid. The liquid does have a long shelf life, but to keep them longer, I freeze it in ice cube trays (2 Tbs. to each) and then put the cubes in freezer bags labeled with the flavor. I can pop one in a cup of coffee once in awhile for a little treat!!
Lilybird

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MissRobin Posted 24 Aug 2007 , 2:09pm
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I had problems with the liquid creamer causing my cake to sink! Be careful!

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bafishr Posted 24 Aug 2007 , 2:44pm
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Amy,
How much creamer do you add to the cake mix and how much to the BC?

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bafishr Posted 24 Aug 2007 , 2:46pm
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Oops, did'nt go to pg. 2 before I posted my question icon_redface.gif

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cookinqueen Posted 24 Aug 2007 , 2:53pm
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I have also used the liquid creamer to make fillings. I whip the heavy whipping cream and add the creamer a little at a time until i get the flavor I am looking for and whip a little more and you have an awesome fluffy filling.

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Melody25 Posted 24 Aug 2007 , 3:01pm
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I use the creamer to. I only do 1/4-1/3 of a cup of the creamer though, because the heaviness of the creamer does cause your cake to sink. Te same with Chocolate Syrup. If your gonna use chocolate syrup mix it with your liquid first.

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bafishr Posted 25 Aug 2007 , 1:35pm
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Does the cake have to be kept refreigerated, since you're using liquid creamer and whipping cream? If not how long can it stay out?

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cookinqueen Posted 27 Aug 2007 , 1:01pm
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It does need to be refrigerated, since it is a dairy product. I made one this weekend and it sat out for awhile and was just fine, but any long period may cause the whipping cream to breakdown or melt if it is warm.

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