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Guidelines to make delicious baby shower cakes
Baby showers are organized by a mom-to-be’s friends and relatives to express and extend their moral support to the expected mom. A whole lot of somewhat tedious preparations would be there behind every well-to-do baby shower. But proper planning can make even the preparations pleasant. Preparing the guest list, conceptualizing the theme, printing and sending invitations, decorations, games to be carried out… all these are of primary importance. Baby shower dish is yet another aspect which deserve due consideration; precisely a baby shower cake which is supposed to be the main showpiece on the table during the baby shower party. Don’t think that it can be any cake bought from any local bake house. After all, you are about to welcome a new member!! So let it be a bit yummier and luxurious than the usual one.
Won’t it be nice if the table centerpiece can be in accordance with the conceptualized theme of the baby shower? So it would be better if you or some guests baked the cake. But if you can give the baker a clear idea regarding your concept and if there’s enough time with you, preordering will be fine then. Quality bake houses that specialize in designing cakes is definitely a nice option.
But it would be advantageous and somewhat satisfactory if you can prepare the cake by yourself. It is less expensive too. Creativity is all that you need to prepare homemade cakes. A wide variety of special baking pans with different designs that suit the baby shower cakes are there in the baking supply stores. Designs of popular cartoon characters are sure to suit the occasion.
When it comes to the designing of baby shower cake, nursery items like flowers, butterflies, toys, birds and such kid stuff are used. The most common icing colors are yellow, pink, green, blue and white. Various ideas can be put into the preparation of a baby shower cakes such as
1. All-in-together - this is done by placing the dry ingredients in a food processor (together with the shortening) before gradually adding the liquid ingredients.
2. Rubbing method - this is done by 'rubbing' the butter into the dry ingredients before adding the liquid ones.
3. Creaming method - this is done by 'creaming' butter and sugar together before gradually adding the rest of the ingredients.
4. Sponge-making - this is done by whipping the eggs and sugar into a froth, with the flour carefully mixed in. Making a light sponge requires great skill, as it does not use any raising agent or fat.
5. Melt-and-mix - this is done by first mixing the dry ingredients together, adding the melted butter and the other liquid ingredients afterwards to complete the cake.
Frostings or icings are usually added to enhance the finishing of the cakes. There are different varieties of baby shower cakes to choose from. Some of them are listed below:
• Butterfly cake
• Angelfood cake
• Butter cake
• Cheesecake
• Chocolate cake
• Cupcake
• Carrot cake
• Devil's food cake
• Pineapple upside down cake
• Fruit cake
• Gingerbread
• Ice cream cake
• Mooncake
• Pound cake
• Spice cake
• Chiffon cake
• Sponge cake
Some special cakes are there. They deserve special mention
1. Belly Cake: the idea which molds the cake in the shape of a pregnant belly. This can be done by placing a circular cake in front of a rectangular cake and frosting them together to resemble that of a pregnant belly.
2. Toy Blocks Cake: making the cake look like children’s toy block is yet another superb idea. Surrounding the cake with little toy cars or candies adds to the charm of the cake.
A diaper cake can also be placed as a table centerpiece. 'Diaper cakes' are baby shower basket cakes that include different baby items. This kind of cake is sure to please the expected mom. Rolled diapers are to be carefully stacked into several levels to prepare a diaper cake. Laces and ribbons can be used to keep the diapers in place. Besides these your creative ideas can make ‘never before’ baby shower cakes that every one would appreciate. If you have conducted the baby shower after the baby was born, it would really be nice to design the cake with the baby’s picture.
When the cake is ready, other dishes to be served like snacks, tea, punches and desserts are to be decided. Barbecues and grilled foods will do for the male guests, if at all invited. Whether home made or store bought, baby shower cakes should add to the total grandeur and theme of the party.
