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BABY SHOWER CAKE IDEAS: FOR A GREAT CENTERPIECE AND DESSERT

A baby shower is a form of celebration that aims to welcome the newest member of the family. Despite baby showers were originally intended only for the firstborn, modern practices now allow baby shower parties for every baby that comes in the family.

Baby showers are usually organized and arranged by family and close friends of parents-to-be. They are a good way to help parents to start with the things they need for the baby. Note, however, that there are some cultures and religious beliefs do not consider it appropriate and it is considered bad luck to have a party and bring baby things in the house before the baby is born.

Over the years, baby showers have evolved into various names, such as:

"Dad's Bathroom" · - a party of men-only Parent-to-be

"Grandma Shower" · - a party where guests bring baby items (such as collapsible cribs and changing pads) that grandparents can keep at home.

· "Diaper showers" or "baby sprinkles" - a party on a small scale which takes place for children to be successful, and is ideal for parents who do not need as many items (or gifts).

It is common for a baby shower to have a theme, which centers entire match. Essential Baby shower typically include games, gifts and food ... and a cake!

A party is not complete without a cake, and this also applies to baby showers.

Cakes are one of the best things about baby showers, and can be made using various basic techniques, such as:

1. All-in-together - this is done by placing the dry ingredients in a food processor (together with the shortening) before gradually adding the liquid ingredients.

2. creaming method - this is "creaming" butter and sugar slowly before adding the remaining ingredients.

3. Rubbing method - this is done by 'rubbing' the butter into the dry ingredients before adding liquids.

4. Melt and mix - this is first mixed the dry ingredients, add melted butter and other liquid ingredients to complete the cake.

5. Sponge-making - this is to beat the eggs and sugar into a froth, with the flour carefully mixed in Making a light sponge requires great skill, as it does not use any raising agent and fat.

final cakes are usually enhanced with the use of frosting (icing) or ingredients (eg, sprayed.

There are different varieties of baby shower cakes to choose from. Some of them are listed below:

· Angelfood cake
· Butter Cake
· Butterfly cake
· Carrot Cake
· Cheesecake
· Chocolate cake
· Chiffon Cake
· Magdalena
Devil's food cake ·
· Fruit pies
· Pan
· Ice cream cake
· Mooncake
Pineapple upside down cake ·
· Free Cake
· Spice Cake
· Cake

Apart from above the cake varieties, there are also plenty of ideas baby shower cake that can make a baby shower more special:

1. Belly Cake. A great idea is to design a cake for baby shower and make it look like a pregnant belly. This can be done by placing a circular cake in front of a rectangular cake and frosting them together to resemble a pregnant belly.

2. Toy Blocks Cake. Another idea is to design a cake for baby shower and make it look like toy blocks children (either a large block of 3 to 4 smaller blocks). Toy block cakes can be enhanced by surrounding them with candy or small toy cars.

Of course, you can also experiment and try to reach their own creative ideas.Remember that the "goal" is not just to make a delicious dessert, but also a great center that stand out in memory of the parents-to-be.

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