Cakes
(also known as gateau or gâteau , from French) is a form of sweet dessert that is typically baked.
In its oldest forms, cakes were modifications of breads, but cakes now cover a wide range of preparations that can be simple or elaborate, and that share features with other desserts such as pastries , meringues , custards , and pies.
Typical cake ingredients are flour, sugar, eggs, butter or oil or margarine , a liquid, and leavening agents, such as baking soda or baking powder.
Common additional ingredients and flavourings include dried , candied , or fresh fruit, nuts, cocoa , and extracts such as vanilla, with numerous substitutions for the primary ingredients.
Cakes can also be filled with fruit preserves ,nuts or dessert sauces (like pastry cream ), iced with buttercream or other icings, and decorated with
marzipan, piped borders, or candied fruit.
Cake is often served as a celebratory dish on ceremonial occasions, such as weddings,
anniversaries , and birthdays.
There are countless cake recipes; some are bread-like, some are rich and elaborate, and many are centuries old. Cake making is no longer a complicated procedure; while at one time considerable labor went into cake making (particularly the whisking of egg foams), baking equipment and directions have been simplified so that even the most amateur cook may bake a cake.
Because I love cakes so much, I am bringing to you
fun and amazing facts about cakes you never knew.
A little bit of history and statistics that we are certain will amuse cake lovers.
November 26th is National Cake Day.
. January 27th is National Chocolate Cake Day.
. The word ‘cake’ comes from Middle English kake, and is probably a borrowing from Old Norse.
The meaning of ‘cake’ has changed over time, and the first cake was: A comparatively small flattened sort of bread, round, oval, or otherwise regularly shaped, and usually baked hard on both sides by being turned during the process.
. The world’s largest wedding cake weighed 15,032 lb and was made by chefs at the Mohegan Sun Hotel and Casino, Uncasville, CT in February 2004.
.The world’s tallest cake stood 108 feet, 3 inches high. Students and staff members at the Hakasima-Nilasari Culinary School in Jakarta, Indonesia baked it for their annual Christmas celebration.
. The world’s most expensive cake, christened the “Pirates Fantasy,” cost a whopping $35 million..
. The first birthday cake was originally a cake given as an offering on a person’s birthday. The first reference to ‘birthday cake’ came in 1785..
. During the 17th century, in England, people believed that keeping fruitcakes under the pillow of those who are unmarried will give them sweet dreams about their fiancée..
. The largest cupcake weighs 1,176.6 kg(2,594 lb) and was achieved by Georgetown Cupcake (USA) at Georgetown Cupcake’s national shipping headquarters in Sterling, Virginia, USA, on 2 November 2011..
. The world record for cupcake eating is 72 in six minutes and was set by Patrick Bertoletti in 2012..
. Queen Victoria was one of the first to have pure white icing on her wedding cake. That’s why it’s called “royal icing.”.
. One of the first wedding cakes wasn’t actually cake at all — it was bread. In ancient Rome, bread was broken over the bride’s head to symbolize good fortune and fertility to the couple..
***Chocolate desserts that are a must-try****
Everybody is trying to eat healthily but that doesn’ t exclude the treats you deserve every now and then .
On the list of treats, it’s never a bad time to give yourself a chocolate treat. If you’ re looking for that lovely recipe for a romantic date or need to stimulate your taste buds , these chocolate recipes are to die for .
Chocolate Trifle
This mouthwatering delight is a beautiful combination of brownie and chocolate mixes with thawed , whipped toppings on different layers.
Also, add coffee or coffee-flavoured liquor and crushed toffee -flavoured candy bars to give it a smart edge . Variations to the recipe exist, but they all result in a burst of sugary goodness
Éclair cake
This easy -to-make dessert is a mouth-watering mix of vanilla pudding and milk with thawed, whipped toppings and chocolate syrup spread on the top. It is ready to eat after refrigeration for about an hour.
You can also enjoy the cake by using crackers as a base for each layer.
Hot fudge ice cream bar
This ice cream dessert is made by pouring a smooth mix of chocolate syrup and peanut butter on a layer of ice cream sandwich . An ice cream sandwich is a dessert made up of ice cream between two wafers or cookies. Sprinkle with salted peanuts and add another ice cream sandwich to start a new layer. Create as many layers as you desire , although four is ideal , refrigerate until firm and dig in.
White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake
This cheesecake is perfect for events where there are many mouths to feed. It is made with a mixture of softened cream cheese, all -purpose flour , vanilla extract , chunks of white chocolate , sour cream , sugar and seedless raspberry jam. Bake the mixture for about 80 minutes and leave to cool. Use a mixture of crackers or cookies , butter and sugar as the base for an extra touch.
Chocolate- covered strawberries
Of all the desserts on this list , this is the easiest to make . First off, melt chunks of chocolate in a microwave until it’ s a smooth paste. Dip half of the strawberries in the chocolate paste and leave open for the chocolate to set. For diversity , you can mix white chocolate with regular chocolate or create rings with the white chocolate around the chocolate -covered strawberry. An alternative for strawberries are cherries , which have almost the same effect .
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