These were very yummy and lots of fun to make! Just a simple cake recipe can be transformed into whatever you want! I've used the high-ratio pound cake recipe from Bake! by Nick Malgieri. It's an amazing all around baking book! Lots of basic everyday recipes that are great as a base for creativity. It's exactly what the sub-title says 'essential techniques for perfect baking'! It shows how easy pastry is, which is something I have been nervous or reluctant to try. Anyhow back to the point! Valentine's Day is next week so I put the pound cake batter into little heart shaped silicone molds. The I layered them with whipped cream and fruit. One with raspberries and the other with strawberries. I used these fruits to decorate the top as well with some solid chocolate hearts!! A perfect Valentines treat!
Then because my mom's group were coming around I used the fun animal molds to use up the rest of the batter!
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| Two heart shaped pound cakes! |
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| Layer of strawberry jam. I used parchment paper around the sides to keep my plate clean! |
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| Layer of fresh whipped cream and strawberries! |
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| All layered up! Place the second cake on top with another layer of whipped cream and strawberries!! |
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| The raspberry one! I just topped it with the berries! |
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| Animal cakes: the frog didn't turn out so well so we ate him right away! |
Hope you have a delicious Valentine's Day!
Yes, I know it's not until Tuesday but why can't we celebrate a little earlier!
You don't need a holiday to tell someone you love them! Right?
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