Yes I finally went back to going to the Williams Sonoma Cooking Demos. I can cook a little, but without the funds or the time to do a cooking class I’ve been going to these demos since August. Most Williams Sonoma’s do a free cooking or baking demo on either Saturday or Sunday mornings, I try to go to as many as I can! This week’s demo has probably been one of my ultimate favorites. It was on Cakes & Cupcakes! Woohoo! And it was full of free samples of the icing & the cupcakes!
I did learn a few things that I thought I should share with you. Apparently there is TWO Essential things you must have in order to make a great cake:
2. Offset Icing Spatula: This is used to smooth the top of the cake with icing as well as the sides. You can use a regular knife but it's apparently a pain the ass. lol. You can find these icing spatulas cheap at Ac Moore or Michael's too!
Well I didn't even know what an Off-set spatula was! I'm glad I went. The lady demoed cupcake decorating too with the standard pastry bags & metal inserts that make the designs. I never realized how relaxing cake decorating looks. One of my favorite things to do is to make chocolate-covered Strawberries. I think I might have a new passion tho. hehe.
I also learned that the BEST way to tell if your cupcakes or cake is done you should do a TOOTHPICK Test. It's as simple as it sounds. If you stick a toothpick in the cupcake & it comes out clean then the yummy goodness is done!!
AND if you are using a mixer machine to make your cake, make sure you get all the ingredients off the sides of the bowl!! =) Oh & parchment paper. Make sure
I will definitely be making some more cupcakes this week! I'll post pics!! I would recommend these demos. They really are a lot of fun! Next weeks one is Pies & tarts. Can't Wait!
I'm listening to the rain fall right now...it sounds angry. I wonder what would piss off rain...hmmm....
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Oh, Cooking and I are on the rocks. We talk now and again, but it's always so strained. Now, Baking and I get along juuuust fine. I took a Wilson Cake Decorating Class a while back, and it was divine. Well, the class was a little boring, but the ladies were nice, and I learned how to make lots of adorable stuff. Cupcakes are my favorite. Can't wait to see your pics! I wanna make some monster ones soon. Squee!
sounds so lovely!
...used to work in WS, miss that place sometimes & the staff discount too!
xo*
I can't cook too, but I can bake. So that's the secret, go to cooking demos. If only they will allow my whole family to join me in the demos. Hahaha! xoxo
wow.. i always wanted to learn how to use all these thingies.. my baking is still super weak.. :(
I cant cook either, I burn myself getting this out of the oven even if I'm using two oven mits and a tea-towel
I love to cook and I think I'm pretty decent at it... baking on the other hand, not so much.
When I make cake I use no oil amd instead of frosting I put a can of fruit into the mix before baking. It cuts down about 2000 calories on the cake that way. Because I must eat cake every week!
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I've never been much of a baker. My daughter is, though. Maybe I should take her to some of these demos. I wonder if they have them around here. I'll have to check.
Practice makes perfect sweetie. Going to demos is a good start. I'm sure you'll be whipping up something yummy in no time. =)
I actually knew some of this already, not sure where I picked up the knowledge though.
I LOVE to cook.. Talking about it get me excited. :) Love the spatula. I'd be lost without mine. ;)
Xoxo.
Awesome, I love cooking and had no idea WS had these demos. I will have to check on our sometime!!
I love to cook...but baking is another story. It scares me.
I love baking :) I went and bought the icing bags and tips the other day. A grocery store or Michael's - definitely the way to go! Also I just found a couple websites that sell sprinkles and such in bulk. Not that you would need 2 lbs of sprinkles. But they are much cheaper than the ones in-store if you plan on getting snazzy with your decorating :)
Cooking is relaxing! And HELLO! They say a way to a man's heart is through his stomach :) so true.
I appreciate all cooking tools and things but I have a major phobia when attempting anything that has to be put into or on top of a stove...
This sounds great. I love to cook, but I don't bake much. I also love going to W-S. I should hit one of their demos one of these days. Thanks for the idea!
This is so cool! I so wish we lived near a WS so I could attend! Everything you baked sounds delicious! XO Katie
Yum! Now i want cupcakes (and an offset icing spatula!)
Argh, I am suddenly craving a cupcake so much right now!
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That looks fun! Thanks for the tips!
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So obviously I'm never going to be able to bake a great cake because I lack both the round basting brush and offset icing spatula. Thus the reason I stick to frosting! What a fun way to spend the afternoon though - I need to check out a cooking demo!! :)
My stomach is growling just thinking about your cooking demo. Lol. I'm glad you had a great time and learned more cool techniques.
I hope you're having a lovely week, Mel! xoxo
This sounds like so much fun! I'm a horrible cook so something like that would help me out, haha!
Oh nice. I suck at cooking, plus I have almost no kitchen but I'm kind of inspired!
What a delicious post!
ha! i have made a scrillion cakes, all without those two tools! but maybe mine would be even better with them! ;)
I've always wanted to go to their demos!!!!! I love my off set spatula, best thing EVER lol
when you bake something, post it up!
Sounds great, I find decorating cakes very relaxing, looking forward to seeing your cakes, Have a sweet day!
if you're out of toothpicks, you can use a piece of spaghetti!
looks like a great demo!
I freaking love cupcakes. And cake.
The cupcakes in the top picture look delicious!
this is so cool, I need to find some of these here in San Antonio, theres gott be some right? lol
YUMMY!!!
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