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
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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 colours, april 2011
5 colors. April 2011. I love how to cook that because it taught me many great tricks & tips & how to perfect my baking!
Country: USA
I enjoy watching the creativity, originality, and work put into making every single creation and love your calm, joyful personality and tone in every video
also
1. 5
2. April 2011
And USA…
There are 5 colours.
The first How to Cook That video was uploaded in April 2011.
Ann is very detailed and clear in the steps,recipes, quantities, tips etc. which makes an awesome dish so easy for everyone to recreate. An amazing channel and baker.
((have subscribed to howtocookthat on email))
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1. 5 colors
2. April 2011
3. Ann’s cakes are really amazing! And she gives very usefull tips (like “Chocolate secrets” that helped me so many times!). Her explanations are detailed and it’s easy to reproduce her techniques. Her videos saved me many times for birthday parties and it always been a sucess! (Sorry if my English is not correct I’m French ^.^)
Thank you for this giveway!!
Question 1: How many colours of the Bakery Boss mixer are in the stand mixer cake video?
Answer: 5 colours
Question 2: When did Ann upload her first How To Cook That video?
Answer: April 2011
Question 3: Why do you love How To Cook That? (must be 25 words or less).
Answer: Because it never fails to amaze me, sometimes I think have seen everything, and then Ann uploads the video where she makes an extraordinary dessert and absolutely blows my mind! I am super super big fan of her channel, I have been subscribed for at least three years. I love her creativity and lovely personality. How To Cook That channel is the one that I absolutely recommend to all of my friends. Because of my recommendations Ann now has at least 10 new subscribers from Lithuania!
5
April 2011
I love how to cook that because it has recipes that are easy to make and use ingredients that everyone has at home and because you inspired me to be a baker because of your themed recipes like your Mother’s Day one i love you recipes ❤️❤️
question 1 : 7
question 2 : April 2011
question 3 : I love the how to cook that videos because of the simple step by step explanations and the great template that comes with it.
Country: The Netherlands
Answer number 1: 6
Answer number 2: April 2011
Answer number 3: i love it because it give new fresh ideas to make deserts and easy tip to use for decoration. also i love the way you explain each recipe
from uae (united arab emirates)
U.S.A.
1. 5
2. April 2011
3. I enjoy watching the creativity, originality, and work put into making every single creation and love your calm, joyful personality and tone in every video
from uae (united arab emirates)
1.6
2. April 2011
3. Its a great way for me and my daughter to bond. we try making the cakes we see and spend a lot of time together
Country: Spain
How many colours of the Bakery Boss mixer are in the stand mixer cake video? 5
When did Ann upload her first How To Cook That video? April 2011
Why do you love How To Cook That? (must be 25 words or less): Because it inspires me and helps me disconnect from my busy academic environment. Cooking is one of my passions, and Ann rules it!
I love How to Cook That because it is very informative and very creative. When I make a dessert I don’t just want to give them a very common one, I want them something not just yummy but appealing. And as a beginner I want to learn more about baking, and How to Cook That is just the perfect channel to learn.
Answer number 1: 6
Answer number 2: April 2011
Answer number 3: i love it because it give new fresh ideas to make deserts and easy tip to use for decoration. also i love the way you explain each recipe
1.) 5 colours
2.) April 2011
I absolutely love baking so when I discovered this channel I knew it was for me. All your videos have increased my knowledge and skill!
Country: England
1. 5
2. April 2011
3. Because it’s an amazing channel filled with deliciousness, THE best tips, tons of fun and creativity, family oriented and it gives back to the community.
I’m also from Britain
1. five colours
2. April 2011
3. I love watching your creative videos, from basics to more difficult recipes. It’s shown me that there is so much you can do with baking.
(also, you are awesome, Ann 🙂 )
Submit button is not working so I’ll comment my answers here 🙂
Name: Queenie M. Manejero
Email: [email protected]
Country: Philippines
Answers to the questions:
1. 5 colors
2. April 2011
3. I love How To Cook That because it has been my baking buddy since I started my baking career. This is my To-go site for all my cake dilemmas, instructions are very helpful and I never get lost as they’re very detailed and precise. I always go to your website and Youtube page for inspiration and ideas. How To Cook that will always be my best friend.