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Making Cake Pops with The Babycakes Cake Pop Maker

February 6, 2013 by Jenn

In a previous post, I explained how I magically came across a Babycakes Cupcake Maker and a Babycakes Cake Pop Maker while searching amongst screwdrivers, bathroom faucets and TV’s!

The joys of small town Canadian shopping. Gosh, I HAVE to move. I’m going stir crazy lately, and remembering that I’m stuck shopping at a tire store aggravates me!!

Anyway. . . so while I grabbed a Babycakes Cupcake maker on a great sale, I also picked up a Babycakes Cake Pop maker. Making cake pops is not strenuous- it just tends to be a time consuming process. When I was using this maker, I quickly learned that using the maker cuts time in half!

One thing though . . . when using this cake pop maker, you risk people claiming that you aren’t making a “real” cake pop. According to smart people on the internet, a REAL cake pop must include the icing that is mixed in with the cake. But as long as you have a thick skin and the ability to make something from scratch that the smart people don’t, then I totally recommend that you buy and use this machine! Time is important people.

Have you tried any of the Babycakes products? I know there is a donut one and a mini loaf one too . . . but I think I should stop my shopping-for-mini-makers-problem right now.

You can buy the Babycakes Cake Pop Maker Here

Filed Under: Tutorials, Videos Tagged With: Babycakes Cake Pop Maker, cake pops

Babycakes Cupcake Maker Review & Demo

February 4, 2013 by Jenn

With my obsessive need to go shopping all the time, I love a good sale! Unfortunately, where I live the “good” sales tend to be at large *Canadian* box stores, not Nordstrom or Christian Louboutin! One thursday night I excitedly ran down to the local Canadian Tire (yes we have a store called that in Canada) and found TWO Babycakes products- a cupcake and a cake pop maker- on sale . . . amongst the wrenches, fishing rods and road salt. One has to love a “one-stop-shop”!

My first video that I did was a review of the Babycakes Cupcake Maker . . . I don’t think I would have bought one of these for full price, but at a sale of $15 CDN, I figured it was worth it to check it out and give a review.

The maker is CUTE (and pink!), which makes me love it . . . and of course it is rather small, so it conveniently can fit pretty much anywhere you need it to.

I was really impressed that the instruction guide came with recipes, because my recipes are quite large, and I was already worrying about scaling them down. I whipped up a batch of their chocolate cake, then followed the easy instructions on how to work the cupcake maker (preheating etc). . . and I waited for it to fail! I don’t know why, but I was convinced it wouldn’t work.

Surprisingly, it worked fabulously! Honestly, I found making the mini cupcakes in the Babycakes maker so much easier than using a mini cupcake tin that goes in the oven! The cupcakes domed up perfectly (but you have to put enough batter in the cup to do so) and came out rather easily. I’m sure you need to keep the metal plates and wells oiled after uses though, as I imagine the batter would stick to everything if not!

I wanted to make sure I could use the maker with cupcake liners too, so in some of the wells I put mini-cupcake liners, and though they appeared to not fit at first, once they were filled with batter and cooked in the maker, the liners filled the wells perfectly.

I wouldn’t buy this machine if you’re looking to do production work, but it would be a great tool to use with kids (watch out as the handles get hot) or if you’re just craving a small batch of cupcakes 🙂

I hope my video and blog review of Babycakes Cupcake Maker is helpful for you, and if you have any more questions, just let me know!

You can buy the Babycakes Cupcake Maker Here

Filed Under: Cupcakes, Tutorials, Videos Tagged With: Babycakes, Babycakes Cupcake Maker

Blueberry Bran Muffin Recipe (Healthy & Tasty)

February 2, 2013 by Jenn

During the Christmas holidays, I was on the look out for a “healthy” muffin that I could make for P and I to snack on. I had a couple of rules the the muffins had to follow.

1. The apples freezing in the garage had to be incorporated.

2. The bananas freezing the in freezer had to be incorporated.

3. The huge box of bran flakes I purchase because it was on “SALE”, needed to be used.

My final demand . . .

4. The pints of blueberries need to be used up!

So I went about searching for recipes that used all of the these things . . . and I couldn’t find one that satisfied all of the rules. I had to make a number of recipes up!

63 muffins later, I had done it!

The best one out of the bunch, which incorporates the blueberries and bran, is the one I have decided to share with you! It comes from a low fat cookbook, from the Looneyspoons series, and I have made some alterations shown in the recipe.

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Filed Under: Cupcakes, Tutorials, Videos Tagged With: Blueberry Bran Muffins, Blueberry Muffin Recipe, Blueberry Muffins

Snowshoeing in The Canadian Rockies (Kimberley BC)

February 1, 2013 by Jenn

As much as I complained about winter and the cold in my last post, and I do have some moments when I’m not cursing and hating winter. These moments are few . . . and far between . . . but they have happened! This video is proof for all of you nay-sayers (aka my close friends who love my complaining ways).

In this cardio video P and I made our way from Cranbrook (BC, Canada), to Kimberley (BC Canada) about a 20 minute drive, to the south end of the Kimberley Nature Park. For those who know the area, we were actually closer to Marysville than we were to Kimberley. About five minutes along St Mary’s lake road, there is a small pull out and it was from here where we started our snowshoe, destined for Sunflower Hill.

At first we doubted whether or not we even wanted to bring the snowshoes along, as it looked like the path had been well travelled, but thankfully we did, because as soon as we were off the main branch of the trail, we needed them for the climbing! The hike is not particularly difficult . . . there is only one part that is a longish hill climb, the rest of the trail is a steady low grade climb. Once we got to the top of the hill, the views out into the St Mary’s Lake valley, and the Purcell mountains were amazing! We were up later in the day, (as we had a dinner date with my parents at the ski hill and didn’t want to have to drive back and forth to Kimberley for it) and while we were at the top, we were treated to the start of a sunset. It was beautiful!

If you ever get close to this area, visiting Sunflower Hill is a must! I can’t wait to check it out in the spring, and fall! I’m looking forward to seeing all of the flowers that I’m told carpet the hills.

Filed Under: Cardio, Hiking, Videos Tagged With: Kimberley BC, Snowshoeing

Green Tea Cupcakes (Matcha Cupcakes)

January 31, 2013 by Jenn

It is freezing cold here in B.C. and I am trying to dream of hot summer days spent laying at the lake, basking in the heat! Oh, how I wish it was warmer, so when I willingly go (am drug by my touque) outside I don’t need to put four layers of insulated clothing on! But, alas, this is not the case. It is cold. It is Canada. It is winter. Suck it up self! Or maybe I’ll move to Mexico . . . it has to be warm there all the time! I’m sure my Mexican YouTube viewers would let me couch surf for a while! I should stop complaining . . . but I can’t! It’s in my DNA. Thanks a lot Dad.

When the hot summer sun is poking through, one of the most delicious drinks I use to cool myself down with is a Matcha Frappachino from our local coffee shop. You can get them regular, or flavoured with lemon, peach, or strawberry. The lemon is my favourite, and that is why I chose to top the Matcha cupcake with the lemon buttercream. It is a nice, refreshing top!

You have to be a Green Tea/Matcha lover to like these cupcakes! The matcha powder has a very unique taste, and I’ve found that you’re either a lover or hater of the flavour. You can find matcha powder at many health food stores, or do an online search. Just make sure that you are buying the matcha powder, for use in baking. There are a couple of different varieties available.

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Filed Under: Cupcakes, Tutorials, Videos Tagged With: Green Tea Cupcakes, Matcha Cupcakes

How to Make Cake Flour: Baking Quick Tip

January 29, 2013 by Jenn

Cake flour is a lighter, fluffier version of all purpose (AP) flour that is regularly used in cakes, cupcakes and cookies! It is not as common a kitchen ingredient as AP flour, but it is easy to make if you don’t want to go to the store.

If you’re looking to make your own cake flour, all you’re going to need is all purpose flour and cornstarch! I told you it would be easy!

Ingredients:

3/4 cup All Purpose Flour

2 tbsp Cornstarch

Procedure:

Whisk or sift them together and use for recipes calling for cake flour.

*This recipe is the equivalent for a recipe calling for one cup of cake flour.

Filed Under: Tutorials, Videos Tagged With: Cake Flour, Make Cake Flour

Making Chocolate Lace Bowls

January 27, 2013 by Jenn

Previously, I posted about making chocolate bowls, and this post is along those same lines. Except this time, I am using a piping bag to create a delicate lace bowl. Obviously the gaps needed to create the lace affect will limit what you can put into the bowl, but this bowl is a great display piece. When my students at school hosted a sundae bar, we used the bowls to hold the toppings for the sundaes! They looked great, and the kids loved eating them when they were finished their “job”!

Filed Under: Tutorials, Videos Tagged With: Chocolate Bowls, Chocolate Lace Bowls

Making Cake Pops with The Babycakes Cake Pop Maker

Babycakes Cupcake Maker Review & Demo

Blueberry Bran Muffin Recipe (Healthy & Tasty)

Snowshoeing in The Canadian Rockies (Kimberley BC)

Green Tea Cupcakes (Matcha Cupcakes)

How to Make Cake Flour: Baking Quick Tip

Making Chocolate Lace Bowls

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