Whenever I'm making cupcakes, (which I do quite often) I like to use fondant to fancy 'em up! Sometimes it's hard to make frosting look nice, but you can't go wrong with this recipe!
You will need:
1. 1 cup light corn syrup
2. 1 cup shortening
3. 1/2 tsp. salt
4. 1 tsp. clear vanilla extract
5. 2 pounds of confectioners sugar
OPTIONAL: Food colouring
To start:
1. In a large bowl, mix together the corn syrup and shortening using an electric mixer.
2. Next, mix in the vanilla and salt.
3. Now, gradually knead in the confectioners sugar.
NOTE: Don't use a mixer for step #3. It will get too thick and stuck in the mixer.
4. If desired, add a few drops of food colouring and knead.
5. Put the fondant away in the fridge for about 25 minutes before using.
To use:
1. On a clean surface, sprinkle confectioners sugar and roll out your fondant.
2. If your using it for a cake, cut the fondant to fit your cake and smooth it out around the edges.
3. For cupcakes, find a cup that fits your cupcakes and use it to cut out circles. Spread a thin layer of frosting on the cupcakes for the fondant to adhere to.
4. You can use leftover fondant to make shapes using small cookie cutters.
I hope you found this recipe helpful for the next time you make a cake or cupcakes! Happy Cooking!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The Best Banana Bread
I made this today and it was a huge hit! If you like banana bread, you're sure to love this!
You will need:
1. 3-4 ripe bananas
2. 1/3 cup melted butter
3. 1 cup sugar
4. 1 egg
5. 1 tsp. vanilla
6. 1 tsp. baking soda
7. A pinch of salt
8. 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
OPTIONAL: For a healthier alternative, can use Splenda instead of sugar. I did and it tastes heavenly.
To start:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
2. Mash up bananas in medium bowl and mix with butter.
3. Next, add in the sugar, egg, and vanilla.
4. Now, mix in the baking soda and salt.
5. Lastly, mix in the flour.
6. Grease a small loaf pan and pour contents of the bowl into it.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
This recipe makes one loaf, but you can double it for two. I definitely recommend using Splenda. It's light and sweet: total yum-fest! I hope you enjoy this recipe! Happy Cooking!
You will need:
1. 3-4 ripe bananas
2. 1/3 cup melted butter
3. 1 cup sugar
4. 1 egg
5. 1 tsp. vanilla
6. 1 tsp. baking soda
7. A pinch of salt
8. 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
OPTIONAL: For a healthier alternative, can use Splenda instead of sugar. I did and it tastes heavenly.
To start:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
2. Mash up bananas in medium bowl and mix with butter.
3. Next, add in the sugar, egg, and vanilla.
4. Now, mix in the baking soda and salt.
5. Lastly, mix in the flour.
6. Grease a small loaf pan and pour contents of the bowl into it.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
This recipe makes one loaf, but you can double it for two. I definitely recommend using Splenda. It's light and sweet: total yum-fest! I hope you enjoy this recipe! Happy Cooking!
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