My Googling skills are apparently insufficient. I remember once upon a time seeing on the web a picture of a woman's tombstone that said something like "I told you you could have my (coffee cake?) recipe over my dead body" and underneath followed the recipe. Does anyone know where on the net it is? Thanks!
posted by Daddy-O on Oct 25, 2009 - 6 answers

I recently started working with fondant and have made 2 practice cakes now in preparation for making my son's groom's cake for his wedding at the end of this month. I pretty much have the whole rolling it out and draping it over the cake part down, but I can't get it to look smooth & glossy like it does in the pictures and videos I have studied. [more inside]
posted by PrettyGeekAtx on Oct 19, 2009 - 8 answers

Please help me identify this snack cake! [more inside]
posted by blithecatpie on Oct 16, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm looking for a cake pan/mold in the shape of the traditional theater comedy/drama masks. [more inside]
posted by He Is Only The Imposter on Oct 1, 2009 - 4 answers

My lovely castle cake pan is sadly suffering from disuse. Help me out with your favorite bundt cake recipes and glazes. [more inside]
posted by misha on Sep 28, 2009 - 13 answers

What's the difference between good buttercream icing and old fashioned birthday cake icing? [more inside]
posted by kdern on Sep 10, 2009 - 19 answers

I just made a chocolate birthday cake that fell apart when I took it out of the pan. What now? [more inside]
posted by zinfandel on Sep 7, 2009 - 13 answers

In Jude the Obscure, Jude turns to creating and selling Christminster Cakes, pastry representations of Chrstminster, Hardy’s stand-in for Oxford. What would one of these cakes actually look like? How can I make one? [more inside]
posted by Doug on Aug 5, 2009 - 9 answers

Turn my plain-jane banana bread into a bombshell dessert thingy. [more inside]
posted by wowbobwow on Jul 27, 2009 - 21 answers

I'm looking for fat-free (or super low-fat, like under a gram per reasonably-sized serving) recipes for baked goods that you've personally made and enjoyed. Cookies, cakes, quick breads, etc. are all fair game. Bonus points for chocolate stuff. [more inside]
posted by vytae on Jul 9, 2009 - 17 answers

I have never baked in my entire life. Now I must bake an amazing cake. Halp plz n thnks! [more inside]
posted by DeltaForce on Jul 6, 2009 - 40 answers

Can anyone tell me when and how super-fancy, customized cakes became so popular, sought-after, and possible? [more inside]
posted by juniper on Jun 27, 2009 - 13 answers

I've made four cakes, and two of them have fallen. Enough with all the plates of beans -- please help me overthink (and correct) my cakes. [more inside]
posted by Ms. Saint on Jun 26, 2009 - 11 answers

How can I include Mountain Dew as an ingredient in baked goods? [more inside]
posted by santojulieta on Jun 13, 2009 - 15 answers

Party foul, or unforgivable etiquette breach? [more inside]
posted by dejah420 on Jun 8, 2009 - 173 answers

There's a recipe I love doing - chocolate eclair cake - it's pretty much graham crackers, frozen whipped topping mixed with prepared (with milk) instant pudding mix, and the chocolate top is cocoa, sugar, a little bit of milk, and butter. This weekend, I'll be taking an 8 hour train to NYC, then have about another 3 hours to kill, then I'll be at a fridge for the night, then the next day, I'll be walking around NYC for about 8 hours, and then delivered to the house of the person the cake is for, with another fridge. So aside from the pain in the ass of carrying it around... am I risking major major dairy spoilage? I've left this cake sitting out on a table at work all day, but this seems a bit different. Thank you!
posted by dithmer on May 24, 2009 - 18 answers

Help me throw the perfect baby shower! [more inside]
posted by Point n Click on Mar 11, 2009 - 17 answers

Cocktail bars in London that are cheap? And serve food (esp. cake)? [more inside]
posted by laumry on Mar 11, 2009 - 6 answers

Where to get (awesome) vanilla mousse cake in Houston? [more inside]
posted by thack3r on Mar 3, 2009 - 4 answers

Calling all bakers! On the look-out for fabulous, creative and complicated cake recipes. [more inside]
posted by nonmerci on Feb 20, 2009 - 31 answers

Coca-Cola Chocolate Cake recipes, please! [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Feb 13, 2009 - 7 answers

The best Apple Crisp/Cake dessert in the Twin Cities? [more inside]
posted by yellowbkpk on Feb 1, 2009 - 0 answers

Summer wedding logistics. Been there? Done that? [more inside]
posted by Atom12 on Jan 30, 2009 - 24 answers

What are some non-dairy alternatives to cake frosting? [more inside]
posted by messylissa on Jan 29, 2009 - 25 answers

Where can I purchase the best fake cake (and fake food in general) for a fake feast fit for queens and kings? [more inside]
posted by allisonrae on Jan 28, 2009 - 5 answers

Problem: Cakes on display that go a bit stale where they've been cut. Solution: Plastic, hinged, see-through inserts that can be placed inside missing wedges to keep edges fresh. [more inside]
posted by sarelicar on Jan 22, 2009 - 11 answers

Last minute Christmas dessert. Someone at my wife's work made this. It's a "cake" made by taking three pies (pecan, pumpkin, apple) and smashing them one on top of the other into a three-layer "Pie Cake". It was frosted with Pecan Coconut frosting. Apparently it was very very good. We can't get in touch with the guy who made it, so we were hoping the hive mind could help us out. If anyone has heard of this, please let us know if it is as simple as taking pies out of their tins, smashing them (gently) into three distinct layers, applying the frosting and VOILA, a weird but tasty dessert item!
posted by high0nfire on Dec 24, 2008 - 4 answers

Suggestions for making a Guitar Hero cake look like the guitar controller? The problem is all the black.... [more inside]
posted by gwenlister on Nov 25, 2008 - 11 answers

I need help coming up with a clever caption for a birthday cake for my sister-in-law's 50th birthday party. The cake will be based on this New Yorker cover. [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Nov 20, 2008 - 12 answers

Who pays for the groom's cake?
posted by warriorengineer on Nov 17, 2008 - 10 answers

I want to whip up an applesauce cake this afternoon for Rosh Hashanah (this recipe specifically). However, I don't have light rum. What can I use as a substitute that will make my cake just as yummy? [more inside]
posted by leesh on Sep 29, 2008 - 11 answers

Bakingfilter: Fridge to oven? No problemo or madness? I want to bake a cake tonight (a pflaumenkuchen) that's been sitting in the fridge all day. Do I need to let it warm up to room temp before I bake it (recipe says 350 F for 40-45 min) or can it go straight from the fridge into the oven? It's in a metal pan, so I'm not worried about anything breaking. Burning the cake would be a sad thing, however.
posted by longdaysjourney on Aug 25, 2008 - 6 answers

How to convert a chocolate cake to a yellow cake? [more inside]
posted by asras on Aug 20, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I modify a sponge cake recipe to make it lighter? Not in terms of fat content... i mean "air content"-wise. How do I make a cake as fluffy as possible? [more inside]
posted by cheemee on Aug 4, 2008 - 14 answers

Cake Decoration filter: What should the legs of my (rice krispy) flock of flamingos be made of? [more inside]
posted by julen on Jul 26, 2008 - 22 answers

Give me your best non-froofy Devil's Food Cake recipes, please. [more inside]
posted by Your Time Machine Sucks on Jul 26, 2008 - 7 answers

how safe are cakes baked in mason jars? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 13, 2008 - 13 answers

Recommend cheap, delicious/impressive, easy-in-large-batch (cup)cake recipes, methods, or mixes. [more inside]
posted by alpha_betty on Jun 18, 2008 - 15 answers

Can my batch of (sorta)buttercream frosting be saved? [more inside]
posted by tuff on May 29, 2008 - 14 answers

Where can I find a Barbie cake in Seattle? It would have to be a place that could make it by tomorrow....
posted by stilly on May 9, 2008 - 4 answers

After 50 years of success, my Mom's favorite chocolate cake recipe is now failing to meet expectations. Betty Crocker blames Crisco, and Crisco denies blame. Not only do the cakes not rise like before, they tend to sag in the middle. It's a devil's food recipe from the original BC Cookbook, and she has been using the same ingredients forever. I calibrated the oven, and even watched her make one to insure it wasn't due to an error by a sometimes forgetful 84 year old baking Ninja. Any ideas on how Mom can get her Mojo back?
posted by lobstah on Apr 8, 2008 - 18 answers

Where can I find a cheap (but not cheap looking) wedding cake in the Toronto area? [more inside]
posted by 20something on Feb 17, 2008 - 8 answers

ModFilter: I've been dating a gal for under a month. She's great! Her birthday's this weekend. What do I get her here in Chicago? Hint: She's really into '60s mod culture. [more inside]
posted by HeroZero on Jan 22, 2008 - 18 answers

Whenever I make a cake or pie in a baking dish, I always find that once it's done, I always wreck the first piece while trying to get the first piece out of the dish and onto a plate. After the first piece, getting subsequent pieces out is easy but that first piece is impossile. But there must be a way! Share your tips on how to get the first piece of pie/cake out of the baking dish and onto a plate without destroying it!
posted by Effigy2000 on Dec 24, 2007 - 15 answers

I would like to make some Halo (the video game) things for my husband's birthday (next week). I am thinking about a Halo-cake (any good ideas? I don't want to make a photo cake) but don't have any other ideas. I don't live in the US and cannot buy many special products here. I also don't want to spend a lot of money. It's the idea that counts. Any ideas?
posted by davar on Oct 7, 2007 - 11 answers

Your best red velvet cake recipe! The caveat: I want to make it the traditional way, with red sugar beets instead of red food coloring. I've heard the beets add a moistness that simple cakes with food coloring cannot hold up to. Does anyone, anywhere, have tried-and-true recipes? I have Googled a few but know not their reliability.
posted by schroedinger on Oct 6, 2007 - 11 answers

What kind of birthday cake should I make for my Brother-in Laws 24th birthday. [more inside]
posted by Snoogylips on Oct 4, 2007 - 4 answers

What are some Spanish-language idioms or expressions for "Goodbye" (or similar) to put on a going-away cake? [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 on Aug 27, 2007 - 17 answers

I'm looking for a place in Seattle or nearby that makes wacky and creative custom cakes similar to those featured on the Food TV program "Ace of Cakes". [more inside]
posted by matildaben on Aug 6, 2007 - 4 answers

Where do hip girls shop in NYC? And eat cake? [more inside]
posted by Flakypastry on May 23, 2007 - 18 answers