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A Perfect Happy Birthday Mirror Gold Cake Topper

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Birthdays are exciting celebrations that happen only once a year. Having a cake for a special person is the best item on the “to-do” list! In celebration of another year, everyone gathers around the special cake at each birthday party. We celebrate the past year and look forward to the coming year by reflecting on its challenges and fun times. You can also take advantage of a birthday to express how much you appreciate someone. A birthday is a great way to celebrate a powerful, fun day. After decorating the cake, all you need is the perfect topping. Is there a process for choosing the final item to announce the day? Here are all the details you’ll need to select the perfect  Birthday Cake Toppers  and   Anniversary Cake toppers ! Cake toppers typically consist of what? The toppers you choose for your birthday party will depend on your party theme, budget, and style.  Acrylic  – Solid or transparent plastic cake toppers are of a sturdy, durable material that can ...

How Do I Select The Best Cocoa Powder? Is There A Difference

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Why a cake recipe does calls for cocoa powder, yet not dutch processed cocoa powder? There is no good reason for that, so let’s answer the question, “Which cocoa powder should I use and why?” So let’s talk about “Why is it not a good idea to use Dutch cocoa powder?” It’s because regular natural cocoa powders and Dutch-processed cocoa powders don’t have the same properties. In terms of how one reacts with other ingredients, acidity versus alkalinity matter. This post will discuss how  Dark Cocoa Powder   works in cake baking. Below are a few basics. HOW DOES COCOA POWDER WORK? Firstly, let’s clarify what it isn’t. The two are not the same thing. A drink mix is what it is. A grocery store will have unsweetened cocoa powder on the baking aisle. The first time I took a big spoonful out of the pantry, I thought it is the hot cocoa mix. Wow! You cannot eat it on its own despite its strength and unsweetened nature. The end product of cocoa powder is cocoa powder. As a result of remov...