All you need to know about those luscious layers of cake

May 11, 2018Cakesadmin

Did you know? The term ‘cake’ is derived from the word of a Viking origin, from the old Norse word ‘Kaka’. A sweet, delectable dessert, food historians believe that the Egyptians were excellent bakers known for their honey-sweetened dessert bread. During the ancient times, there was not much of a difference between a cake and a bread, as a bread was a fancy dessert, similar to our modern-day fruit cakes or plum cakes. As time passed, the dense cakes became more fluffy and gooey. The Romans started the trend where yeast was added to the dough to make it airy. However, during the 16th Century, the Italians excluded the yeast and started adding eggs.

For centuries now, this mouth-watering dessert has been tried out in various styles, resulting in several lip-smacking versions. So, what is a cake? It is nothing but a baked dessert. With a porous like texture, a cake is baked to perfection only when it rises while it bakes.

European countries and North America are basically the centres of cakes. However, there are a few cakes, which are popular throughout the world. The unique blend and the wholesome flavours make them our favourites. Curious to know about them? Scroll down to know more.

Angel Food Cake

A fluffy, soft, and spongy cake, Angel Food cake was baked using egg whites, flour, and sugar. For the porous texture, beat the egg whites to perfection were mandatory. They had to be whipped until they became a foamy liquid. The other ingredients were folded into it gently for a fluffy cake. According to food historians, this exotic dessert originated in the Afro-American regions. Some historians also believe that this exquisite cake was invented during the early 1800 A.D in South Eastern Pennsylvania, the same place which produces the maximum cake molds.

German Chocolate Cake

Fun fact – 11th of June is celebrated as the National German Chocolate Day in the USA. Maybe, we can all start this practice, can’t we? After all, how can one say no to some delicious chocolate cake?
Another fun fact? The German chocolate cake has no connection to Germany, was not invented by a German, and there is no brand of chocolate known as the German Chocolate. Your curiosity has been piqued, isn’t it? The German Chocolate cake was basically made of sweet chocolate, coconut, and pecans. And, the person who invented this chocolate goodness was Sam German. In 1852, he sold his recipe for the dark baking chocolate bar to a company known as Bakers. And, later on in 1957, a Texan Homemaker, Mrs. George Calay published her German Chocolate Cake recipe in the Dallas Morning Star newspaper as the ‘recipe of the day’.

Tiramisu

A popular Italian dessert, tiramisu is a crowd-pleaser. It is such rich and moist dessert, that it will leave you craving for more. When it first originated, it is said that loose custard was used for the creaminess. However, today, it has been replaced with mascarpone cheese. A tale attached to this delicious dessert is that once upon a time, in the North West Region of Tuscany Italy is a town named Sienna. One day, to honor the Grand Duke Cosimo Demideci III, a dessert similar to that of Tiramisu was prepared and named Duke’s soup. The Duke enjoyed the scrumptious dessert so much that he took the recipe from the bakers back to his hometown, Florence. The same thing happened to the English men who enjoy this lip-smacking dessert. They loved it so much that they also took the recipe back to their hometown, England. Since the dessert was exquisite, the popularity of it grew in England. And, so the love for Tiramisu spread

Best Gift Ideas for 18th Birthday

May 9, 2018Birthday Giftsadmin

18th birthdays are a rite of passage – from teenage to semi-adulthood! Most teenagers are eager to spend their birthdays their way with people of their choice. While they enjoy the brink of adulthood, it is also important to make your gift to them memorable and exciting! Here are some unique gifting ideas for 18 year olds!

18 gifts for 18th Birthday

18 for 18! Gift the birthday girl or boy 18 gifts to commemorate the important day. And you could do this in a number of exciting ways like a treasure hunt or hourly gifts on the birthday or a countdown to the b-day could be fun ways to build excitement. You could select small gifts or build up the gesture as you reach the final gift.

Song lyrics

Selecting the favorite songs of the birthday girl or boy and selecting the most epic line from them can be a great activity. You can customize these lines into posters with lights or calendars or even a dairy with one lyric line per page. Makes for a memorable gift and something they can treasure. You could even have them engraved onto frames or jewelery.

Newspaper clipping

By collecting the newspaper titles across 18 years from the same day as their birthday, one can make a collection of interesting things that happened on that day around the globe for 18 years. You could print the newspaper articles into a book and gift it to the birthday person.

Time capsule

This is where you can involve friends and family. Creating a time capsule involves identifying things which mean a lot to the birthday boy or girl and collecting it all and putting it together. You could use a box made of plastic or steel to keep everything in it and post an expiration date for the box. This is an amazing way to create excitement and a memory. Alternatively, you could make a memory box which they can access at any time they want to go through childhood memories or teenage memories and keep adding to it as they go through life.

Travel fund

Start a travel fund for them. Or for anything they love – a vehicle or a musical instrument or even an expensive bag or pair of shoes they want. It could be a tip jar or a piggy bank or a bank account for that matter. You could make it funny by having the birthday girl or guy go around collecting funds to put in their jar.

Get a hashtag trending

With social media being such an important part of everyone’s lives, it would be a great gesture if you could get the name and birthday wishes for them trending on twitter. For example, #Happy18thBirthdayAjay could be made into a trending hashtag by having all friends and family members tweet it out say 500-1000 times. It would be enough to create a city-wide trending hashtag. It would be a birthday gift which is not only memorable but gets many people involved.

Jigsaw puzzle

Select a picture or a set of pictures that means a lot to the birthday person and have it made into a jigsaw puzzle. The jigsaw can be as complicated as you want it to be – a 100 pieces or even a 1000 pieces!

How can you pamper your Mother on this Mother’s Day?

May 1, 2018Mothers Dayadmin

Mothers are most important and precious part of a home that makes a home looks a home. She makes our each day special, fill each day with full of happiness and keep your home and lives well organized. Whether you can make her every day special or not, but when it is the time to celebrate her birthday or mother’s day then you can pamper her with the gifts which make her day more special and filled with happiness.

Mothers never ask anything in return for the all the love they share, for all the care they do. Your one smile is everything for her. However don’t you think it’s time to realize that she also needs some pampering, some love and some care from your side?

And what is better than a Mother’s day or her birthday to show your feelings and emotions.
A gift is not just a gift it helps you to express all your love care towards someone whom you are gifting. A gift will add memories in your life for last longer. A gift will create memories, which will lasts for whole life.

Add fragrance in her life with a bouquet of flowers

If you don’t exactly know what your mother wants and if you don’t have that much time to shop for her then gifting her flowers bouquet is the perfect gift for you and if you gift her the flowers of her favorite color then this will bring a smile on face of your mother.

Gift her a piece of jewelry or cosmetic

Women have a special love with piece of jewel and cosmetic products and if you gift her either a jewel piece or cosmetic product, this will pamper her from her inner beauty to outer as well. If you don’t have an idea which brand she would like to use then you can take an idea from the product’s brand, she is using currently.

Bring smile on her face with chocolates

The first person you come to know in the world is your mother. Sending her a gift allows you to revive the feeling when you are just a 6-year-old kid, so get ready to bring a big smile on her face. Chocolates are something which is loved by everyone, no matter whether you don’t know the taste of your mother as you can gift her chocolates which will express your love, affection and care towards your mother and you don’t to say even a single word.

Gift her personalized pillow or mug

A pillow and a mug with customized picture of you with your mother are the best gifts for your mother to pamper her on this mother’s day. A customized gift with your lovely wording towards your mother makes it more special to your mother. A mother just wants your love and affection and with customized mug and pillow, you can show her the same.

So get ready to pamper your mother on this mother’s day

Looking for Best Online Cake? Here’s what you need to know

April 25, 2018Cakesadmin

Cakes are the gooey, delectable desserts that can make or break any event. These creamy, fluffy goodies are the center of attraction everywhere. Whether it is a birthday celebration or a wedding reception or even a farewell party, cakes add a special touch to any and every celebration. Today, finding the right cake is easy as you come across a plethora of variations, both in a physical store and an online Cake Shop. But, the most difficult part is choosing the winner amongst them all. When you go to an offline store, you can taste it to know if it truly suits your needs. However, with the online option that is out of the question. So, how do you select the best online cake? Read on to know more. These below tips will help you choose your perfect cake, making the occasion absolutely memorable.

Plan it Right

Always plan your event well in advance. Whether it is a small occasion or a big one, a proper plan leads to its success. When you are short on time, you will make hasty decisions and the party might not turn out the way you would’ve wanted. So, think it through, make a plan, and execute it perfectly.

Flavor, Flavor which flavor?

This is probably the most difficult part of choosing the cake because you need to get the flavor right. For example, you are choosing a cake for your partner, then it becomes simple, because you need to go as per your partner’s taste. But, what happens when it is for a large crowd? Maybe a birthday celebration? Here, the cake should be the birthday girl/boy’s favorite and even the people who have joined the celebrations must like it. So, what you can do is make a list of all the flavors that the concerned individual likes and choose a neutral flavor that most people like, such as a cake with vanilla and strawberry frosting, chocolate cake , red velvet cake, etc.

Design of the Cake

Today, from photo cakes to various designs, cakes are not just mouth-watering desserts, but they have become a piece of art. Whatever your preference is, you will find a cake that matches your description. But, how do you choose the perfect design? Because the design of the cake, holds the same spot as the flavor. A beautiful design will create an impact and leave its mark on the guests. Therefore, for example; if it is your kid’s birthday, go for his/her favorite cartoon character, toys, etc. If it is to celebrate love, then you can go for the obvious choices, i.e. the heart shaped cakes or red velvet cakes to add a special feel. For a reception, a tier-cake with floral work looks elegant and classy.

How much is too much?

Once you finalize the design and the flavor, you must next decide the weight of the cake. The leftover cake makes a delicious breakfast the next day, but a party with no cake might cause embarrassment. Therefore, talk to the baker and let him know about the number of guests you are having, for his suggestions. And, make a wise choice.

Finalize it

Once all the factors are decided, look at the online cake stores and choose the one with highest ratings or a start-up (because they will do their best to impress you). Talk to the baker and the customer service agent of the online store well in advance and let them know your preferences and your budget. This will help them design the perfect cake for you and have it delivered on time.

Low Calorie Cake Recipes That You Need To Try Now !!

April 21, 2018Sugar Free Cakesadmin

A special occasion coming up? A birthday or an anniversary? It is always a great gesture to make something yourself on such occasions and what better than a cake? The love, care and patience that goes into making a cake by one’s own hand is unparalleled. With ingredients available more easily now, baking a cake has never been so much fun or so versatile.

In all this fun and frolic, though, it is important to remember that ‘calories do count’. Just because you wish to stay healthy and are conscious of your calories consumption does not mean that you have to be cake-deprived.

There are a ton of recipes out there, which are low on calories and yet result in decadent cakes. Going one step further, it is also possible to make delicious cakes without flour in them. Here are some of our favorite flourless cake recipes, which do not adhere to the adage – a moment on the lips, forever on the hips –

Flourless Chocolate Cake

A sweet tooth satisfying recipe, which needs just 5 ingredients:

170 gms chocolate
¼ cup pumpkin puree
1 ½ tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 eggs
Salt, optional

Melt chocolate for about 1 minute in the microwave and let it cool for a few minutes. Mix the puree, vanilla, maple syrup and one egg into the melted chocolate. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites of the remaining two eggs till white. Add the whisked egg whites into the chocolate mixture and add salt. Bake for 15 minutes in pre-heated oven at 350 degrees and dig in!

Carrot Cake

A healthy, delicious alternative to the traditional chocolate cake.

• 2 cups oat flour (oats ground into a flour)

• 1/2 cup granulated sweetener

• 1 tbsp. baking powder

• A pinch sea salt

• 1 small carrot, grated finely

• 1 cup milk

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 6 tbsp. butter, melted

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Whisk the milk, vanilla and egg in a bowl. Mix the dry ingredients in. Add the carrots and butter and mix well till a batter is formed. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes and cool. You may frost the cake with homemade coconut frosting.

The no-oil, no-flour chocolate cake

This dessert takes about 25 minutes to be made and needs the following ingredients :

• 1 cup pastry flour (120g)

• 6 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder (30g)

• 1/2 tsp each: baking soda and salt

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar (140g)

• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, optional

• 1/4 cup yogurt of choice (60g)

• 3/4 cup water (180g)

• 1/4 cup butter,

• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (8g)

In a large bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, chocolate chips and sugar. In another bowl, mix melted butter, yoghurt, water and vanilla and whisk it together. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and combine it all. Pour into a greased tin and pop it into a pre-heated oven at 350 degrees. Bake for 25 minutes and viola – a rich, healthy cake!

How a mother’s strengths change one’s life?

April 17, 2018Mothers Dayadmin

If you listen the word “mother”, you will be flooded with thousands of feelings, emotions as it is not just a word, it is the combination of thousands of feelings. A mother is the one who have power to listen the words which you have never told to her, she will understand your feelings even when you don’t show her. She keeps hold of your entire family, she is a doctor for her family, she is entertainer to keep her kids busy and happy with her, she is a perfect cook for her family and work throughout the day to fulfill all her responsibilities.

Actually, it is impossible to describe a mother in words but here is a little about her strengths which can help you to understand her in better way. We all know that our mother is our first love who stays with us for the whole life. Even if we fight with her, get angry with her or grow old, she is always there.

So on this mother’s day let us celebrate the strengths of the mother which changes the way one live the way one think and will leave a great impact on one’s life.

She can handle most difficult situations with smile

Sometimes there are the situations and conditions which can break a person from the bottom of the heart but when we see our mother handling such situations then we realize that it can be solved with ease. We get our strength from our mother in its own unique way. Her patience and resilience make her a stronger woman who can be happy in the most-worst situations. Even she has the power to encourage her family even in the most difficult time. Whether your family is facing any financial issue or whatever problem is there, she never loses her hope as well encourage others.

She can fight against whole world for the happiness of her kids

A mother has the courage to fight against the whole world when it comes to the happiness of her kids. It is known fact that a mother loves her kids the most. She starts loving the baby when it is just a blip in her womb and keeps on loving till the end. While a mother looks really very soft in her appearance but when it comes to her kids then her mind become a powerhouse of strength and she gets courage to fight.

She has the ability to inspire others

A mother has the ability to inspire her kids as well as everyone in the family. She can give any face to her child, she can change the way her kids think. She is able to inspire others to do good things, to do best things. Whether people say that the leader qualities can’t be acquired as one come with these qualities from birth, but it is not the case when it comes to mother, because she is the one who can inspire her kids as well as others.

Make your partner swoon with these birthday ideas

April 13, 2018Birthday Giftsadmin

Looking to put an ear-to-ear smile on your beloved one’s face this year on their birthday? Are you tired of the same old ways of celebrating? Birthday planning can be a harrowing experience, especially when you are in-charge of your significant other’s birthday. An important tip to remember is that it is important to create a memory for them. So, you don’t need to ‘go big or go home’. Even small gestures or ways to make them feel special and loved will make their day! Here are some unique ways in which you can celebrate your soulmate’s birthday:

Birthday Treasure Hunt

A classic, engaging birthday idea – treasure hunts are not just fun to experience but also fun to plan! Make the treasure as intense as they would like it – if they’re athletic, make them run around from tree to tree hunting simple clues and if they’re fond of the indoors, make the clues challenging where they need to solve puzzles or play games at each point. Reward them periodically and lead up to a grand prize ensuring that they not only have a fun memory but something to hold onto as a prize.

Recreate childhood memories

If your soulmate’s grown up going to the circus, it might be a memorable way to celebrate one’s birthday by revisiting one. Similarly, zoos, childhood parks, drive-in movies and amusement parks are great places to have a birthday celebration and recreate some fun, silly childhood memory for your partner.

Book of love

An engaging birthday idea is to create a book – a novel or a picture book or even a graphic novel. Create a story around your partner and have their friends and family involved to have a personalized book published. This would be a great one for the book shelf as well as a great memorabilia for your partner.

Hourly surprises

24 well worded messages or small gifts delivered to them on their birthday throughout the day makes for an exciting day and a memorable celebration. You could even personally deliver some of them or have friends and family or even a person your partner looks up to, deliver these messages and gifts.

Birthday countdown

By planning tiny little gestures or notes or even gifts leading up to your partner’s birthday is a fun way to get the excitement going. They will get up each day looking forward to something and leading up to the birthday, these gestures or gifts could get grander and more precious.

Food trip

For those fond of food, a food walk or a dessert crawl are perfect ways of spending their birthdays. Pick places that serve great food or have special meaning to you like the place you had your first date or recreating the first meal you had together as a couple.

Picnic – potluck

An indoor or outdoor picnic with friends or family would be a unique way to celebrate a birthday. Pick a spot, set up the scene and have everyone bring in their favourite meal. Spend the day playing games, talking, napping under the sun or just clicking photos and having a great time!

6 Heart-Melting Cakes For The Love Season

February 3, 2018Valentines Dayadmin

There’s a sweeter version of gifts you can send this Love season – CAKES! Your beloved’s hearts will naturally melt when you send these tempting delights to that special someone. Presenting our 6 heart-melting Valentine cakes to give a gentle reminder of your love:

The Evergreen Red Velvet Cakes

No wonder Red is regarded as the true epitome of love. And when you wish to celebrate Valentine’s Day by sending a sweet and romantic gift, what better gift can you think of than a heart-melting Red Velvet cake. It is indeed the perfect option to go for. Get that special someone hooked with its rich, creamy flavor and appealing taste. Set their hearts pounding and make your language of love undisguised yet candid.

The Heavenly Chocolate Cakes

Who doesn’t love chocolate? Everybody surely does! A perfect love gift is created with a fascinating blend of Chocolate and Cake. You can never go wrong with this one indeed. Being the ultimate mood lifters, Chocolate cakes top the list of most preferred Valentine Cakes. Choose from among a variety of flavours viz. Black Forest, Chocolate Truffle, Dark Chocolate, Oreo, Chocolate Fudge, Mousse, Choco Chip, to name a few. Still don’t believe us? A study has shown that chocolate contains a chemical named Phenylethylamine (PEA), just like the one our brain creates when you feel like you are falling in love. Isn’t that surprising? With a couple of health benefits adding to their kitty, this one’s a sure shot charmer for your special someone.

The ‘Oh So Thoughtful’ Photo Cakes

A thoughtful gift is always appreciated. And when it comes from someone you love dearly, it becomes priceless. Send personalised Photo Cakes for a perfect token of love. Believe us, your efforts will not go in vain. Make a sweet gesture like this visible to them by choosing the most incredible picture or pictures to go on top of the cake, their favorite flavour – preferably chocolate or red velvet, and you are good to go!

The Yummilicious Strawberry Cakes

Having aphrodisiac elements, strawberry is a love fruit and known as the symbol of Venus – the Roman goddess of love and beauty. Turn the love mode on with Valentine special Strawberry cakes.

The Subtle Yet Refreshing Coffee Cakes

Start off a new relationship with a lip-smacking coffee cake. It is sweet, subtle and rejuvenating to the heart. Rekindle your romance with a simple or caramel-infused version of the cake.

The Classic Black Forest Cake

Rich chocolaty sponge, Whipped cream and Cherry frostings is all that you can expect from an irresistible Black Forest Cake. For a classic tale of love just like yours, Black Forest is the perfect love cake you can opt for. Just as your admiration and love for your special ones never fades, this sweet gift is something to be cherished. Moreover, nothing defines romance better than a classic Black Forest cake.

Chocolaty is celebrating the fiesta of Love with special Valentine’s Day cakes online. Take your love to the next level with these sweet delights!