Comments on: Halloween Mummy Cakes

By: Sharon Frisbie

Sharon Frisbie — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:02:21 +0000

This is probably a dumb question, but what is the half of icing with raspberry used for? Are there two layers of the cake with it in between, or is it used to shape the mummy that will be covered with the other white frosting? I’ve read the recipe multiple times and still can’t figure it out.
Love your recipes and seeing your boys.

By: Wales

Wales — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 01:35:50 +0000

Yes, you really did mean 1 tablespoon… Just made it and it looks fine. Great rise on it. Thanks again!

By: Wales

Wales — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 22:49:21 +0000

You’re welcome!
One more question…you did mean 1 “tablespoon” of baking powder, didn’t you?

By: zoe

zoe — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:03:12 +0000

In reply to Wales.

Hi Wales,

Thank you so much for bringing that to my attention. It is meant to be softened butter, not melted!

Cheers, Zoë

By: Wales

Wales — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 02:40:43 +0000

Thanks, that’s good to know.
Under the ingredients of the Vanilla Cake, you’ve stated that the butter quantity was to be “1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, melted”, however, in the method, you’ve stated,
“In a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until softened.”
Did you mean for the butter to be at room temperature, as opposed to “melted”?
Thanks!

By: zoe

zoe — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:05:10 +0000

In reply to Wales.

Hi Wales,

This cake will hold up well to the filling and fondant. Be aware that fondant will get tacky in humidity. If you can keep it in the airconditioning, it will be happiest.

Thanks, Zoë

By: Wales

Wales — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:58:58 +0000

Hey Zoe,
Between this vanilla cake and the Fourth of July cake (checkered) which would be the recipe to use for a fondant covered birthday cake? I thought to sandwich the cake layers with the raspberry frosting. Would that hold in humid weather? thanks as always for being my “go-to” site for help and tips!

By: Carlo/Carlo At Your Service Productions

Carlo/Carlo At Your Service Productions — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:38:05 +0000

These look divine… that’s all I can say is: plain ‘ol divine. I love ganache and raspberry ANYTHING. So this is right up my alley. Thank you for sharing your recipe. This one will definitely get filed away for next Halloween. Thanks Zöe!

By: Bob C.

Bob C. — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:37:58 +0000

Thanks! You’re the best!

By: zoe

zoe — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:29:28 +0000

In reply to Bob C..

Hi Bob,

I’m on it! not sure when I will get a chance to post it, but I now have a craving!

Cheers, Zoë