Saturday, October 20, 2007

Red Velvet Cake For Your Wedding Cake ... Not So Strange : )

What's one of the hottest wedding cake flavors today? Red Velvet cake -- an old Southern specialty that has had a resurgence of popularity. Couples love the color (Red) created by blemding cocoa powder and red food coloring and they crave the "not-too-sweet" batter and
cream cheese frosting. Red velvet is also a creative way to personalize your wedding -- it tastes great, looks great and makes a good conversation piece at the table : ) And, don't forget ... you can also make red velvet cupcakes! Need a recipe? Here is the easy version:

The Cake

1 pkg. (18.25 oz.) German Chocolate cake Mix

1 pkg (3.4 oz) Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix

2 Tbs. cocoa Powder

1 Cup sour cream

1/3 cup oil

3 eggs

1 oz. liquid red food coloring

Frosting:

8 oz. cream cheese

1/2 cup butter softened

4 cups confectioner's sugar

1 Tbs. milk

3/4 tsp. vanilla

  • Preheat oven to 350oF. Grease 2 (9") round cake pans. Combine cake mix, pudding mix and cocoa. Stir in sour cream, 1/2 cup water, oil, eggs and fool coloring. On medium speed beat 2 minutes. Divide batter between pans. Bake 30 minutes or until pick instead into centers comes out clean. Cool.
  • Frosting: on medium beat cream cheese, and butter. Slowly beat in sugar, then milk and vanilla until fluffy. Fill and frost cake.

Want more recipes? Check out Smitten Kitten; Cake Man Raven; Epicurious; Martha Stewart's recipe or simply put a request in the search engine under "Red Velvet."

Easier still; buy one : ) at Amazon.com or Bake Me a Wish's Red Velvet Chocolate Anniversary Cake

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Celebrity Style Wedding Gowns at Discount Prices

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Winter White Evening Gown by Interlude lovely evening gown by Interlude features wide straps with a high-back. The bodice is adorned with rhinestones, beading and silver threaded flowers. The skirt is completed with the same stunning design at the hem and a slight train. Shawl. Silk Chiffon. Available at Shop Dress (Free Shipping)

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Keira Knightly satin dress by Faviana
Keira Knightly Golden Globe design by Faviana makes an exceptional evening gown. With a strapless cut and a sequin braided detail at the waist that forms a bow, the gown is perfect
if you're going for that red carpet look! Strapless and Satin. Free Shipping.


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Kate Winslet Golden Globes Inspired Gown

Gorgeous design by Faviana features a fully ruched bodice with v-shape detail and is completed with spaghetti straps and a classic floor length skirt! Silk Chiffon.dry clean only. Free Shipping and available at Shop Dress.


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