Friday, October 27, 2006

Still eating left-overs

I'm posting another picture of the cake, since you asked (you didn't). At least Lydia noted the nature of the cake in her previous comment, though. It is indeed an angel food cake, made from scratch - Michael's favourite. I actually enjoy making this type of cake because it is so particular. Oh, and it smells divine as it's cooking. Oh, and it tastes divine too - we're talking melt-in-your-mouth action. However, I have yet to find a delicious and easy icing to make for this cake. This last attempt produced a beautiful classic butter cream icing (with a dash of kahlua) that took an hour to make and two sets of hands. That's not cool, especially when the second pair of hands belong to the birthday boy himself. No matter, the finished product was a success, with thanks to Ananda for help with the finishing touches. Sprinkles don't sprinkle themselves, friends.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

we need to make this cake together as i've never thought about attempting an angel food cake. but if you say it's easy, i'm there!

Lydia said...

We can all make it when I come next month. Because now I want some.

Anonymous said...

sign me up, i want some too! but, alas, my birthday cake will have to be wheat-free. do you think it's possible to make a spelt flour version? it probably wouldn't be nearly as fluffy...darn!

Anonymous said...

What about an egg-free and non-dairy icing version?

I've heard corn starch, soy powder, and bananas work as substitutes for eggs. And I suppose I could use an edible oil product like Cool Whip for icing. But it just isn't the same.

Forget it. I'll just have the sprinkles and a glass of water.

Erin Riley said...

imti - i don't think you can make an eggless version - there are twelve eggs in the cake!! and only one cup of flour. the joy of cooking really knows how to mix it up.

also robyn, it's only easy if you can follow the particular instructions without freaking out. are you really ready to get to know your electric mixer and its various speeds? call me when you are.

Erin Riley said...

ok everyone, it's 12 egg whites, not 12 eggs. just relax.