You've heard the expression that something "takes the cake?" Well today I'm talking about things that MAKE the cake!
Today, I'm putting the spotlight on gold sugar. I know, such a simple thing, but what a difference it made to my humble box mix coffee cake. I really like Pillsbury Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread & Muffin Mix and I make delicious coffee cakes all the time using 2 boxes of the mix (follow the directions on the box, adding oil, water and eggs) and a bake in a standard Bundt cake pan.
I like using Baking Spray with Flour and the cake will unmold easily if you allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before unmolding it onto a platter.
To make my glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup, then drizzle generously over cake. The crowning touch is tons of gold sugar. Doesn't it look beautiful? Presentation is everything.
Pssst...You don't have to get your cookie decorations at the grocery store or even at a giant craft superstore.
Live a little and plan a field trip to a local cake decorating supply store (Google : cake decorating store your city).
You will flip when you see the selection! I tagged along with a friend today and had so much fun. What did I buy?
Red sugar, white snowflake sprinkles, tiny pastel circle sprinkles, white jimmies, a Santa mold, almond paste (for my next Stollen) and a button-shaped lollipop mold. Seriously, you will love it.
Would you rather shop online? Check out Fancy Flours...and as you are clicking and happily baking in your mind, remember who sent you.
