Joyce Gourmet

Whether you are hosting a standard or wedding party, the goal is to cut clean, attractive and uniform cake  slices: - Have the right size cake based on the number of guests: when in doubt go w/ extra cake. - Use a hot knife: dip it in hot water, dry it w/ paper towel, then cut the cake (repeat for every cutting) Party Slices Round cakes 8” and smaller Cut the cake into wedges, without a center circle. For example, cut the cake in half, then quarters, then eighths, then sixteenths. Stop cutting when you reach the desired size slice. Round cakes 9” and larger To cut cakes 9” or larger, place the knife approximately two inches from the cake's outer edge and cut a circle using the cake’s outer edge as a guideline – effectively carving an outer cake ring (see picture below). Then slice the outer cake ring (approximately 1.5” thick depending on personal preference). When you finish cutting/serving the outer cake ring, repeat until you are left w/ a 8” or smaller round c...

One of my favorite party desserts to share, everyone loves these cute mini cheesecakes.  Dare you to only eat one of these!

My first daughter, Claire, turned 3 this year!  I can still remember her birth, arriving 17 days early and the best Mother's Day gift ever! When trying to decide what theme to choose for this year's birthday, we were debating over several characters.  She was so excited every time she watched Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, we decided it would be perfect for both genders as it included all the characters.  She found a cute Minnie Mouse outfit at walmart and so it was decided and the planning began! Claire has been my sweet sunshine and mommy's little helper when it comes to baking.  She helped to measure and mix the ingredients to make her chocolate Minnie Mouse Cake and her Mickey & Minnie Mouse Cake Pops!  She may not be the best decorator, but she is the best at making sure every crumb is accounted for.  I love you, my Claire Bear! Mickey Cake Pops Mickey Cake Pops Minnie Mouse Cake...