3D Stand Mixer Cake & GIVEAWAY!!
The dream cake for every baker, a 3D stand mixer cake! If you’re a baking enthusiast then I know you’ll love making this one for yourself. But how amazing would it be to WIN the real mixer to go with it! Simply fill out the entry form below for your chance to win one of 5 beautiful Breville mixers.
COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS: Nicolette Bahr, Juhi Mehta, Rhiannon Golik, Mayeve Leigh and Gemma Beatton
terms and conditions
To make the 3D stand mixer cake you will need:
Template for cutting the cake and fondant pieces
1 1/2 x chocolate cake recipe
baked in two trays
Caramel mud cake recipe
600 white chocolate
400g (14.11 ounces) or 1 ¾ cups plus 1 Tbsp margarine or butter
500millilitres (16.91 fluid ounces) milk (4% fat)
330g (11.64 ounces) or 1 1/3 cups plus 1 Tbsp and 1 tsp brown sugar
4 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
500g (17.64 ounces) or 3 cups plus 2 Tbsp plain/all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
Melt the chocolate and margarine in a bowl. Mix in the milk, sugar, vanilla and eggs. Sift in the flours and baking powder and and mix well.
Bake at 180C (356 degrees Fahrenheit) in a heat proof bowl (mine is 15.5cm (6.1 inches) at the top) and an 18cm (7.09 inches) round tin.
White Chocolate Ganache
700g (24.69 ounces) chocolate
130g (4.59 ounces) or 1/2 cup plus 2 tsp cream (35% fat)
Heat the cream and pour over the chocolate. Let stand for a minute then stir until smooth. Cool overnight at room temperature.
Milk chocolate ganache
400g (14.11 ounces) milk chocolate
130g (4.59 ounces) or 1/2 cup plus 2 tsp cream (35% fat)
Heat the cream and pour over the chocolate. Let stand for a minute then stir until smooth. Cool overnight at room temperature.
Buttercream
1 batch chocolate buttercream
Whip together with the milk chocolate ganache
Rice Krispies
50g (1.76 ounces) or 1 ½ cups of rice bubbles (rice krispies)
50g (1.76 ounces) or 1/2 cups of marshmallows
Melt the marshmallows in the microwave then stir though the rice bubbles. Rub your hands with a little vegetable oil to allow you to handle the mixture, or dip your hands in water.
Simple Syrup
1/4 or 55g (1.94 ounces) cup sugar
1/4 or 63g (2.22 ounces) cup water
Heat the sugar and water together until the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.
500g (17.64 ounces) Pale blue fondant
200g (7.05 ounces) black fondant
200g (7.05 ounces) red fondant to cover the board
1 white easter egg
1 quantity of italian meringue or your favorite frosting recipe for in the mixer bowl
silver and white luster dust
square cake board
round cake board
3 dowels and cake pop sticks
reusable molding gel for the logo I got it here
My Cookbook
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All recipe quantities in the book are in grams, ounces and cups.
5 colors of mixers
First video published in April 2011
Ever since I was little I always loved to bake but it seemed as if every time I baked it was the same thing which got boring after a while. When I found your channel it inspired me to bake again and your videos are so creative I try to try every recipe!
Q1 : 5 colors
Q2 : April 2011
Q3 : Because it presents a creative , professional, simple and delicious recipes.
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From KSA
Q1: there are 6 colours
Q2: first vid was april 2011
Q3:Ann simplifies dessert/cakes and shows us a way that everybody understands. Which has helped my baking immensely as I’ve improved over the years !!
my name is Asmaa:
im originally Australian but moved to Malaysia
1) 5
2) April 2011
3) i enjoy watching the creativity of people and one day want to become like them. also i like Ann because she is an extraordinary person;)
1. There is 1 color mixer.
2. April, 2011
3. I love How To Cook That so much because as an aspiring baker I have learned many tips and techniques to perfect my craft. I find myself returning to the channel often whenever I am in need of some help. I have learned so much and am so grateful for the channel.
The answers:
– 5 colours
– April 2011
– Because Ann’s tips are amazing and I just love how creative and talented she is.
1. 6 colors
2. April 16, 2011
3. I love it because Ann gives back to those who do good in their community by giving them giant desserts and it’s very thoughtful.
Country – Kyrgyzstan
1. 5 colours
2. First video april 2011
3. Ann inspires me to cook and do it in a creative way. She is a true inspiration not only because she’s best at cooking but she has the kindest heart that contributes to society.
your first video: April 2011
how many stand mixer colours was in your video: 6
You not only do you do cakes but you do dessert and sweets and your very good at it.
I’m from the US.
There are 5 different colored mixers in the video.
The first uploaded video was April 2011.
I love How to Cook That because:
She’s truly passionate and creative about what she does and it inspires me to go out and be just as passionate and creative in life.
Hi! I am living in London. The answers are
1) 5 colors
2) April 2011
3) because Ann makes each recipe look like telling a story about the ingredients. It boosts my creativity and it lifts my spirits!
1. 5
2. April 2011
3. Inspirational, informative, creative. As fun as it is educational.
i enjoy watching the creativety of people and one day want to become like them. also i like Ann because she is an extraodinary person;)
Question 1: 6
Question 2: April 2011
Question 3: I love How To Cook That because it inspires me to be a baker and also I learn a lot of things just by watching her videos.
Hey Ann!!
I’m from India.
The answers to your questions are:
1) There are 5 colours (blue, peach, black, red and grey) of the Bakery Boss mixer shown.
2) Ann uploaded her first video (How To Make Pokemon Pichu Cake Decorating Lesson How To Cook That Ann Reardon) on the 16th of April, 2011.
3) After watching Ann’s video’s I have developed a passion for baking. I now want to study food science and do something like what she does.
Thank you for inspiring me…..
From Malaysia
1. 5 colours
2. April 2011
3. I enjoy watching your videos every week. Your bombastic ideas in creating new dessert really inspire me. Keep it up! Love you!
There are 5 colors.
Started in April 2011.
Ann is very inspirational and she is the reason I got in the kitchen.
How to cook that opened a whole new world to me!
i enjoy watching the creativity of people and one day want to become like them. also i like Ann because she is an extraordinary person;)
i guess the server is busy hence i cant enter the competition so i hope my comment is noticed
1) 5
2) April 2011
3) My daughter loves to bake and Ann has always inspired her but she is always limited because we cannot afford a stand mixer.
Country: United States
1. 5 Colors
2. April 2011
3. The videos are easy to follow and the cakes are so fun and creative! My favorite thing about How to Cook That is how it makes beautiful baking creations easy to make for people with little experience! Love this channel.