Birthdays are yearly reminders that life is a precious gift that we must celebrate annually. It is the time of the year when our friends and family gather around us so that we can count our blessings. It is the time of the year when we can get to show gratitude for all the lovely things that surround our life.
Birthdays become all the more special when friends go out of their way to make your day special. If your friends are doing this for you, it’s now your turn to return the favor. In this blog, we shall talk about some ways on how to plan a birthday party that will surprise your girl’s best friend.
How You Plan a Surprise for Your Girl Best Friend’s Birthday
Though it is exciting to surprise your friend on her birthday, it can be difficult to plan something unique and memorable. It could become more difficult if your best friend outdid herself while planning for your birthday. If that’s the case, then the pressure is really on you! Today we shall share some tips on how you can plan a surprise birthday for your BFF. We shall be sharing tips on how to make this birthday the most memorable one ever for her.
#Tip 1 –Pretend You Forgot
One of the classic ways to surprise your BFF on her birthday is to pretend that you forgot her special day. If she is the kind who loves celebrating her birthday and looks forward to spending the day with her special friends, then she would indeed be in for a surprise because you would have ‘forgotten’ the day.
Talk to her normally, share your problems and worries and pretend as if you have a lot on your plate. Force her to think that you don’t have time for her. While she gets all miserable and laments the loss of her friendship, surprises her with a Unicorn Theme Hammer Cake. Now, relish that smile you brought to her face forever.
#Tip 2 –Take Her Down Memory Lane
Another way to surprise her is by taking her down memory lane. Cakes are our all-time favorite way of celebrating birthdays. Photo cakes have in the recent past become very popular. You can print her favorite picture from her school days on a delicious chocolate truffle cake and make her emotional. You can also get a picture of the two of you or your group of friends on her birthday cake. She will surely remember this surprise forever.
Conclusion
Don’t worry about how to plan a birthday party anymore. There are so many ways you can celebrate your girl best friend’s born day by ordering in a delicious and sumptuous cake and ensuring that she remembers the day for the rest of her life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I order a Midnight Cake from Bakers’ Fun?
Yes, you can order a birthday cake to be delivered at midnight. We have delivered over 10,000 birthday cakes at midnight over the years. We have a wide range of birthday cakes for you to choose from. Just order online and give us the address. We shall deliver.
Can I Get a Custom Cake for My Best friend’s Birthday?
You can order a custom cake from Bakers’ Fun. We take orders for all kinds of designs. From fondant cakes to hammer cakes, eggless cakes to designer cakes – you can order anything. You can also get personalized photo cakes for your best friend’s birthday.
Be it a birthday or an anniversary, celebrations without cakes are almost unthinkable. The bigger the celebrations, the better the cake is. From its decorations to its flavors everything is well planned and designed. But what happens when you forget to order that all-so-important cake? The only thing you can do is to order at the last moment. And when you do that you can’t get the cake as per your wish. You must compromise. In the case of last-minute cake ordering, there are a few DON’T’S that you must remember. We shall we talking about them in this blog today.
How to Order Cakes at The Last Minute
While all of us understand how important cakes are for celebrations, it can often happen that we forget to order them in time. When you don’t give the baker enough time to prepare your cake, you may have to compromise a little bit. Call your nearest bakery or Bakers’ Fun to know what’s available for ordering at the last moment. Simple chocolate cakes or birthday cakes are almost always available which you can easily order.
Things NOT to Do When Ordering Last Minute
You must remember that bakers need time for every cake. They must consider many factors – like the ingredients to be used, to the decorations that must go in and so on. These things cannot be done in a hurry. So, DO NOT do the following things when ordering online.
- Avoid Customized Cakes –
In a customized cake, you may want an edible photo of your choice printed. Sometimes you may also want the cake to look a certain way. But making a customized cake takes time. If you are ordering at the last minute, remember that your baker will not be able to meet your requirements. Instead, go for pre-designed cakes as it takes less time for bakers to prepare them.
- Don’t Have Specific Flavors in Mind – When visiting the bakery or ordering online, don’t think you can get anything you want. At the last minute, you should be willing to order anything that’s available. So don’t think you will get a Blueberry cake any time you want. Instead, be ready to order the classic black forest cake for the occasion.
- Don’t Rush the Baker – Even if your baker agrees to make a customized cake, don’t push them to deliver before time. Icing and other decorations need time and you must allow your baker to do their job patiently. Cake decorations take time. Don’t rush too much.
Choose From the Shelf
When you don’t have time to order according to your choice, always choose from the shelf. If you go to a well-known bakery, you will find many choices displayed on their shelves. Moreover, a popular baker will always have fresh items, so you need not worry about that account. At Bakers Fun we ensure that some types of cakes are always available for last-minute buyers. So, you will always get the best of the lot. Alternatively, you can also order online and you can be sure that only the best and freshest cakes will be delivered to your door.
Conclusion
At Bakers’ Fun, we have cakes for all occasions. Over the last three decades, we have established our name not only in Guntur but also in many other cities. From Baby Shower Cakes to Father’s Day Cakes, Teachers’ Day Cakes to Wedding Cakes – cakes are specifically being baked for special occasions. And don’t worry if you are ordering at the last moment. We have got you covered!
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s my friend’s birthday and I forget to place a cake order earlier. What should I do?
If you have remembered your best friend’s birthday at the last moment and what a cake immediately, choose a flavor and design that’s easily available. Photo cakes are very popular nowadays and can be prepared in lesser time. You can order that. You can also order an eggless cake with a simple icing.
Where To Place Cake Order for Last Minute Deliveries?
When you want a cake within hours, choose a popular bakery in town. You can also choose a bakery that allows you to order online and promises to deliver within a short span of time. Bakers’ Fun is not only a popular bakery in town but has continuously met all types of customer demands. It is very easy to place an order at our online storefront. There are different types of cakes that we bake and decorate, and you can be sure to get what you desire.
Cakes are an important part of any celebration. Be it a birthday, anniversary, or any other celebration, a single doubled or multi-tiered cake is a must. Whether you like a classic chocolate cake or a red velvet cake, the choices available are innumerable today. Moreover, with so many bakeries offering world-class services in your neighborhood, you no longer need to look far and beyond for the best cakes.
While we all know about cakes and their various types, what most of us don’t know is how to serve them. As a single piece, they all look spectacular. But when it comes to slicing them up and cutting them into appropriate pieces – most of us are left at tenterhooks.
Cake Cutting Is an Art
Cake cutting is an almost symbolic act – it signifies that something momentous and happy is happening. It involves being with people you love and respect, it means that everything is good around you. That’s why we take so much time in ordering the right cake – from choosing the right flavor to deciding on the cake decorations – a lot of thought goes around it. While choosing the right cake is important, it is equally important to know how to serve them well.
Today we shall be discussing three ways you can serve typical cakes. We shall be talking about ways to cut and slice cakes big and small. So, let’s get started.
Conclusion: Just like that typical cake, you might want to change things up a bit. This blog is a great resource for those looking for some ideas on how to change the way they serve their typical cake.
Serving Generous Portions
When you have a small party at home with your close friends and family, you should ideally serve generous portions of the cake. Usually, on such occasions, there tends to be more than one standard-sized cake – either there is a doubled-tiered cake or there is more than one cake. If your party has about 10 people, you should serve approximately 4” by 4” tall by 2” slice portions.
Basically, you would be serving a standard daily dessert portion. If you are unsure about the exact sizing, keep a cake server along with a cake knife handy. The serving knife will help you cut the portion appropriately while the cake server will help you take it out without ruining the entire cake.
If you are bothered about the table aesthetics, a cake server is must-have cutlery in your table. They greatly help to maintain the table aesthetics while ensuring that you don’t ruin the cake. The best cake servers are the ones that are made of stainless steel or have a classic wooden finish.
Event Serving
For events with many guests, you need to be careful while serving cakes. You cannot serve ginormous portions but cannot also offer them bite-sized pieces. Balancing the size while ensuring that everyone gets about the same portion is often challenging.
You need to keep in mind a few things while serving cakes at weddings or other big events. An ideal cake portion would be 4” tall by 2” and you serve one slice to every guest. This won’t make the cake portion look too small while you can also ensure that everyone gets a piece each.
If you are unsure if the cake will suffice everyone, just practice on a smaller cake beforehand. You can always multiply the numbers for a bigger cake and do the maths accordingly. Once again, remember not to forget your serving knife and cake server while cutting the cake.
Serving Standard Portions
When it’s a larger gathering but not a wedding party, the kind of cake you choose will decide your portion size. You need to be mindful to order a big cake, preferably a three to a six-tiered cake that can easily be served to 30 to 50 people.
The ideal cake size you can serve for such a gathering is 4” tall by 3” by 1 and a half” tall. This size will make the servings look decent while will also ensure that you have enough for everyone. Apart from your serving knife and cake server, we also recommend you get a sturdy cake stand.
Conclusion
Remember you can only cut and slice a perfectly baked and presented cake. For this you need to order the best cakes in town. Bakers Fun is one of the leading online cake stores in India from where you can order anniversary cakes, birthday cakes, themed cakes, photo cakes and more. Ask for any flavour and we will surely have them for you. Order your cakes today!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Cut Tiered Cakes?
We have all seen beautiful cakes splashed all over social media. Everyone now prefers tiered cakes which are aesthetically designed. From life-like designs to incredible frosting – you can get anything on a cake today. Though they look very good on photographs, cutting them can be quite a task.
You must be very careful while you are cutting a tiered cake, especially if there are cake boards under each cake. You will have to move your cake server delicately and use it as support while you run your cutting knife across the cake.
While cutting a tiered cake you must also be careful not to damage the cake board, especially when you are not planning on cutting the entire cake in one go. The support must stand strong if you want the aesthetics of the cake to remain exact.
How to Cut Square and Round Cakes?
While cutting a square cake, move the cake server and knife two inches from the outer edge of the cake while ensuring that you cut across the cake. This way you can first slice in a 1” piece and later 2” according to your requirement.
For a round cake, move the knife two inches inside the outer layer and then cut ½ circle till you reach the middle. Then slice in 1”. This method will ensure that all pieces are cut from the inside of the circle right to the outer edge.
How to Bake Perfectly At Home
Introduction
At Baker’s Fun we have baked innumerable cakes over the last three decades. Even if our first cake was not perfectly baked, today each one coming out of the oven is flawless. Today we share some tips for home-bakers on how to bake the perfect cake.
The golden rule of cake baking is simple. Whether it is a simple vanilla pound cake or a tiered, white frosting wedding cake, it must be well baked. Unless it is spongy, soft, and absolutely melts in the mouth, the outer decorations and presentations will not matter. Whenever you order a cake from us at Baker’s Fun you will notice how soft and light each bake is.
Rules To Make a Perfect Cake
When you bake a cake at home, you must keep in mind a few important things. One of the first things to remember is that the ingredients you use must be perfectly measured. It’s also important to understand the concept of overbaking and how it can be prevented. Let’s look at some of the things you must NEVER do if you are baking at home.
Dont Start Baking Without Checking Oven Temperature
A mistake many home bakers often make is to not check the oven temperature before they start baking. Unless you are baking at the perfect temperature, your cake will not turn out desirably.
You should pre-heat the oven even before you start putting the raw ingredients together. Pre-heating is said to be the single most important thing that ensures perfectly baked bread and cakes. If your oven is not hot enough, the cake will be undercooked.
Use the recommended temperature settings for baking anything. Even a 10 degrees variation may spoil the cake completely. Don’t do this.
Prefer Light Metal Pans
Did you know that a dark metal pan absorbs more heat and distributes it more quickly than a light-colored pan? Since most do not know this, their baked item ends up being over or under-cooked. Since the heat traps quickly in a dark metal pan, the crust easily burns while the insides remain under-cooked. When the sides of the cake cook faster, they stop the heat from penetrating inside, leaving the insides liquid and gooey.
On the other hand, if you use a light metal pan, the heat will get evenly distributed which will help bake your birthday cake evenly. If you want even colors in your cake (which are easier to decorate), always use light metal tins and pans.
Do Not Keep Checking the Oven
Baking is all about keeping your patience. If you keep opening the door to check the cake, you basically disturb the baking process. Frequently opening the oven door will release the trapped heat and interrupt the baking process. You also allow cold air to enter which ultimately stops the cake from rising.
Even if you want to open the door, don’t do it unless 3/4th of the cake is done. Also, remember not to open too frequently – give at least 5 to 10 minutes before opening again.
Always Use a Toothpick to Check
Always have a toothpick ready to check whether the inside of the cake is baked or not. Gently push it in the middle of the cake and if it comes out clean, then your cake is completely baked. However, if crumbs stick to its edges, it needs a little more time inside.
Conclusion
Baking is not simply about measuring your ingredients correctly, but it is also about understanding the science behind it. Everything from the temperature you set, to the pan you use to the time you set will determine how well your cake bakes and hence this comes under the Rules to Make a Perfect Cake . Our cakes at Baker’s Fun are perfect because we follow these rules diligently. Order your favorite Barbie cakes or classic buttercream cakes from Baker’s Fun today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I alter the recommended temperature setting while baking at home?
Preferably, you shouldn’t be doing it. Stick to the recommendations given so that you bake perfect anniversary cakes every time. Remember the rules to make a perfect cake if you want them perfect.
What Kind of Pan Should I Use to Bake at Home?
While there are different types of pans available in the market, use a light-colored metal pan to evenly bake a chocolate cake. However, if you want your cake to form a thick crust on the outside, a dark-colored pan may be recommended.
Introduction
What do you do when you get the wrong cake delivered for your big day? You ordered a simple vanilla cake, but an extra-sugary raspberry sponge was delivered to you. What do you do?
Unfortunately, cake disaster stories are all over the Internet. We often hear stories of how beautiful cake ideas turned into horror shows because bakers could not/ did not deliver what you asked for. From getting the designs wrongs to mixing up the flavors, there are way too many such stories flooded on the Internet, and truth be told they are terrifying. What if the cake you ordered and the cake you actually get are two different things altogether?
What do you do then? How do you fix the problem especially at the last moment? Today we shall be talking about all this and more.
Conclusion: Sometimes you may be delivered the wrong cake and instead of the desired vanilla cake get a raspberry cake. In this blog, we discuss how to deal with such a situation.
Ensuring Your Custom Cake Order is Rightly Delivered
When you order custom cakes, you are basically instructing your baker to note small details that you want to be incorporated into the cake. From specific decorative items to the flavor of the cake – you want everything as per your wish. But sometimes the baker’s botch up and you end up getting something like a raspberry sponge cake instead of a vanilla cake.
If this happens to you, we suggest some ways to deal with the problem.
Check the Receipt When Accepting Delivery –
- We don’t often check receipts when accepting deliveries. This is a practice that must change. When accepting your cake delivery, make it a point to check that the right cake order is printed on the receipt. Many times, the person who accepted your order wrote down the instructions wrong which leads to complete failure in communication throughout the baking and delivery process. But if you catch the mistake while accepting the delivery, you can immediately notify the bakery, and if time permits, the bakers may go the extra mile to correct the mistake.
Check the Look and Decoration on The Cake to Verify
Even if you give the receipt the green signal, don’t be satisfied just yet. Open the cake box and check whether the cake looks fine. Do this while the delivery person is still at your doorstep. If you are personally taking the parcel from the bakery, open the box then and there to check the contents. If you find the cake to be different simply by looking at it, raise the issue with the bakery immediately. Find an amicable solution that is acceptable to both parties.
Finding The Fault after The Cake is Cut –
Now, this is a real tricky situation. What do you do when its too late? You have cut the cake only to realise this isn’t the one you wanted! Moreover, this has happened in front of your guests who witness your disappointment. This is what we suggest – don’t lose out in front of your guests. Be calm and try to analyse the situation. For the moment, do the best you can and later contact your baker to know what went wrong and how you can be compensated.
Conclusion
To err is human. It is important to acknowledge that honest mistakes can be made by anyone – even your baker who puts in hours to bake and assemble your dream cake. Though we understand that the disappointment can be huge, try to hear your baker’s point of view too. Instead of venting out on social media, wait for the response. If their response is belayed or unsatisfactory, then take other necessary actions.
At Bakers Fun, our motto is to constantly deliver the best bakes to our customers. But sometimes we do send that odd raspberry sponge cake instead of the vanilla cake you ordered. If a mistake happens from our end, we do all we can to make it up for you. Try out the best online bakers in India and you can be sure we won’t disappoint!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What To Do When A Wrong Cake is Delivered?
Once you realize you have received the wrong cake, contact us immediately. We will find out what went wrong and do everything in our capacity to satisfy you – our esteemed customer. - How to Ensure That a Wrong Cake Isn’t Delivered To Me?
Double-check with us that we have got your specifications correct. If you are placing an order in advance, cross-check a day earlier to ensure that we are on the right track. A mistake, if it occurs, can be rectified easily if identified early.
Special Days That Deserve a Cake Celebration
Living life is all about celebrating the little joys. The key to happiness isn’t a fat cheque, it isn’t a huge bank balance, but it is smiling at the end of a hard and tiring day. Happiness is being able to celebrate special occasions and days with your loved ones. It is not having to come back to an empty house and always having friends just a call away. When you have such a life – you can say you are living a perfect life. If you do lead such an amazing life, you must celebrate. Find out about the special days around the calendar and make your dear ones feel special.
No, you don’t need to go overboard – every time. After all, we are talking about days and occasions that come yearly. What’s important is to celebrate these days together. So, what’s the best way to make the occasion perfect? Simple. Order a cake, get it customized, and use it to celebrate a special day.
Over the last few years, cakes have become a mandatory part of any celebration. In fact, a party can be quite incomplete without cutting a cake. With so many local bakeries opening shops in your neighborhood, the choices in front are innumerable. From getting a picture ‘printed on the cake to order a special flavored one – you can order a cake to make any occasion special.
So, what are these occasions that we are talking about? Which occasions really deserve to be celebrated with a cake? Let’s find out.
Mother’s Day
What would we all do without our mothers? Now that’s a question we often ask ourselves. Even while living afar, they are our stress-busters – the only person who can solve all our problems in a jiffy. Mothers must be celebrated because they are often the unsung heroes of our lives. We may not always appreciate their efforts and affection and may call their love interference but deep down we know what they mean. So don’t miss the opportunity of celebrating them every second Sunday of May. The order that mother’s day cake, get it delivered to her and surprise her with a simple but sweet gesture.
Father’s Day
Your father is someone who has stood like a rock behind you. He has made every sacrifice to provide you with the best comforts in your life and make you the person you are. Though you celebrate this relationship every day in your life, Father’s Day is an important occasion to show how much you care. Order his favorite cake and you’d bring a smile to his face.
Baby Shower
There are few things in life that are as wonderful as welcoming a new member to the family. Baby showers are events that everyone in the family loves being part of. And there is no better way of celebrating it than would-be parents cutting the cake. If you have decided on the name(s) of the unborn child, you can have that on the cake. This would make the day memorable as you plan for a more joyous and eventful life ahead.
Teachers day
5th September isn’t just the birth anniversary of Dr.Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan but is a day marked for the remarkable teacher who guides us, molds us, and makes us better human beings. From the first day at pre-school to the last day at university, teachers are our guiding force. While we have always celebrated Teachers’ Day with aplomb in school and college, it is time to bring in a teacher’s day cake to make their day special. You can order a special cake that is custom-made for your teachers.
Valentine’s Day
Red roses, velvety gifts, and all things nice mark our Valentine’s Day. It is that special day reserved for lovers to shower each other with gifts and time. While there are many ways of celebrating Valentine’s Day, you cannot forget the role a well-baked, yummy Licious Valentine’s Day cake plays in making the day special. Whether you want the perfect red velvet cake or a chocolate truffle photo cake, you can order the best flavor for your partner. If you order from the best bakeries in town, you can avail of exclusive discounts and offers during Valentine’s Day.
Half Year Celebrations
Cakes are special in many ways. Over the years their popularity and significance have increased. Bakeries too understand the role cakes play in making occasions special and that’s why they bake unique flavors and have attractive offers just for you. So, what are you waiting for? If a special occasion is around the corner, order that special cake right away!
Summary
In this write-up, we talk about when to use cakes to celebrate special days and occasions.
Feedbacks help businesses identify their flaws, know if customers are satisfied with their products and services and helps them improve their business operations. The relationship between customers and businesses have become more open today with so many avenues for the former to contact the latter. The web has given customers the opportunity to voice their grievances, share their positive experiences and write helpful reviews.
Since businesses consider reviews helpful in improving their operations and services, it is important that as customers, you give honest reviews that make a difference. Online forums are often places where anonymous reviewers spread venom which do not help in any way. If you want to help a business, especially one offering fresh food, you must take responsibility of what you write.
Bakeries selling their goods online must constantly try to live up to customer satisfaction. They take reviews seriously and thus it is your duty to give an honest feedback. If you are planning to write a review for a bakery, these are some things you must keep in mind.
5 Tips While Reviewing a Bakery
1.Constructive Feedback –The hallmark of a good review is in its details. Even if you are unsatisfied with the service or food, as a customer, highlight the problems, point out solutions in such a manner that the bakery can learn from your review. On the other hand, if the bakery is doing well, tell them so. Remember, if you give a constructive feedback, the bakery can improve its service and offer you better cakes and bakes in the future.
2.Be Detailed –There are two ways of writing a review. Example 1 – “The cakes from XYZ bakery was delicious”. Example 2 – “The cupcakes I ordered were fluffy, had a rich buttercream frosting that didn’t dry out, was in a good bitable size. I highly recommend XYZ bakery.” As is obvious, the second example is informative and tells others why the bakery’s cupcakes are good. If you are writing a review, strive to go for the details. This is how the review will help other customers and, also the bakery.
3.Be Civil – One of the sore points of the Internet is trolling. You don’t need to troll a bakery to show your dissatisfaction. You don’t need to swear or get personal. A review is a form of expressing your opinion – but when it is publicly done, a certain amount of decorum must be maintained. If you are highly dissatisfied with the bakery, you can review them harshly but without getting into profanities. You can be civil, use a calm and sober tone even to negatively review a bakery. That’s what will get the business notice your review.
4.Update The Review If Needed –Businesses often take reviews seriously, some even going out of their way to resolve the dissatisfaction. If a bakery has personally responded to your grievances and helped improve your experience, it is common courtesy to update your review so that you can acknowledge their effort. If others have the right to know your sour experiences, they should also be informed of the steps taken by the bakery to improve your opinion.
5.Be Honest –It is wrong to write a review to malign somebody. Don’t do that. Be honest with your review. Write a review because you want to share your experience, write it because you want to use an open platform to share your experiences. It doesn’t matter whether you liked the bakery items or not, do not review them because you have a personal grudge.
Bakeries sell all kinds of baked goodies, from cakes to cupcakes, muffins to cookies. The greatest challenge for bakeries is to keep serving fresh bakes every single time. Customers will not come back to a bakery that sells stale food. Selling cakes online can be even more difficult if the number of orders doesn’t live up to your expectations.
With the help of customer feedback and reviews, online bakeries can improve their service and their quality of food. As a business owner, it’s important that you take reviews seriously. It is for this reason that customers too should feel responsible while writing a review.
Summary
In this write-up we talk about five things a customer needs to remember while reviewing a bakery.
We hope you enjoyed our blog about what we like to call a product review. With this knowledge, we know that you can write most of your experience of visiting us and creating an experience for you that enriches your life as well others too! So what are you waiting for? Why not write a review on us?
A blog about helping consumers who have allergies order their cake online
While eating out, are you mindful of what you order? Do you have to consistently check with the chef about the cooking techniques and ingredients they use? While ordering a cake, do you have to take extra care that the usual stuff is not used in your order? If you have been doing all this or know someone, who does it, you would know about food allergies and how important it is to stay away from allergens.
Food allergies are very common. In fact, they are so common that it is increasingly becoming popular for restaurants and bakeries to list out the ingredients used in preparation to avoid any complaints from customers later. If you are ordering cakes, you must be careful about the ingredients that have been used by the baker. Since of the common ingredients used in baking cakes are also popular allergens, you must be extra careful while ordering. You should look for a baker in town or online who understands food allergies and customizes cakes for special orders.
Today, we shall be talking about 5 common allergies and how to order cake online if you have them.
Dairy Allergy
One of the most common allergies to look out for while consuming cakes is dairy allergy. You may think that you will have to stop eating cakes altogether because how can they be baked without milk or butter, right? Fortunately, there are alternatives such as soy milk, almond milk, and hemp milk that are used as your regular milk substitute. To substitute butter, refined oil is used. This means that next time you order cakes online, just tell them your allergies and a perfect cake will be ready for you.
Egg Allergy
Eggless cakes are popular, especially in India. If you are allergic to eggs, you need not worry much. Bakers regularly make eggless cakes using alternatives such as bananas, apples, a combination of baking powder and baking soda, and/or yogurt to get the fluffy texture. Also, remember that bakers often give an ‘egg wash’ especially over buns and bread. You can specifically request them not to do so if you are allergic to eggs.
Peanut Allergy
Another common allergy is peanut allergy. That’s why you will notice packaged food items always cautioning about the use of peanuts in their packs or about cross-contamination. In cake baking, it is easier to avoid the use of peanuts and other kinds of nuts if you are specifically allergic to them and hence comes under common food allergies. . Do not order a walnut cake or cookies made using peanut butter. That should be enough.
Wheat Allergy
Wheat allergies are also common, but they must be distinguished from gluten allergies. Since wheat is one of the main grains we consume, if you are allergic to it, you have to be extra cautious of what you eat and order. While it’s possible to bake cakes without using wheat (in any form) and substituting it with almond flour, you must be careful while ordering pancakes, waffles, and fritters and hence comes under common food allergies.
Gluten Allergy
if you are allergic to gluten, you are automatically allergic to wheat, but the reverse doesn’t necessarily happen. Gluten is a protein found not only in wheat but also in barley and rye. Most baked items have gluten and should largely be avoided. Fortunately, there are many gluten-free baking techniques that are becoming increasingly popular. If you want to order a gluten-free cake online, you simply need to mention this, and your delicious and healthy cake will be delivered to you within no time.
In case of food allergies, an important thing to remember is cross-contamination. It can happen in many ways. Using a utensil or apparatus where an allergen was previously cooked or mixed without washing it can lead to cross-contact.
Taking care of your allergies and avoiding food having them is important if you want to avoid allergic reactions and hospitalizations. Since there is no cure for allergies and the simplest thing to do is avoid them, you must be careful of what you order and eat. There are many new and upcoming online bakeries that specifically take care of your allergies and make customized cakes keeping your requirements in mind. Next time you want to order your special cake, don’t forget to look out for them. One such online bakery that take care of hygiene and bake is www.bakersfun.com. Order your cakes and cookies here.
Summary
In this write-up, we talk about five common food allergies and how to order cakes online when you have these allergies.
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
- How much easier do you think it has been for consumers with allergies to order their cake with the help of the mentioned blog?
Before the mentioned blog, it was difficult for the consumers to get their cake with specific ingredients eliminated. The ingredients are very important while making a cake. But with the help of the mentioned blog, customers can contact the bakeries, and bakeries are ready to bake the cake according to the exact requirements of the customers.
- How can a retailer like you encourage customers to purchase if they have to order a special cake?
You are right, it is not easy for customers to order a custom cake. The biggest challenge is that customers need to order early, we have to see their order and give them a free quote within 24 hours. This is a big barrier for customers to order. So we provide our customers with a couple of solutions: 1. Contact us and let us know what they are looking for and we will give them a quote. 2. Tell them we can pick up their design and show it to them so that they can decide. These solutions are helpful for customers and make it easier for them to order.
- How can you explain to your customers how important it is to check ingredients in the bakery product they are purchasing?
The first thing that comes to our mind when it comes to cake or any bakery product is that it is all made with eggs, flour, milk, and the necessary ingredients. But the fact is that few of these ingredients can be replaced to make a delicious cupcake or a cake. There are artificial ingredients that are used to replace the natural ones in the bakery product. Food additives, flavor enhancers, and color enhancers are some of the ingredients commonly used in bakeries to make the product edible and attractive. But do know that these things can even cause harm to your health. Always make sure you look at the ingredients label on your bakery product before buying or consuming it.
Cupcakes and muffins look alike, but they aren’t the same thing. There. We said it. Do you believe us? Most likely, you don’t. But that alright because they DO look alike! But in reality, cupcakes are cupcakes and muffins are muffins.
The common notion is that a cupcake is a muffin with an added delicious but super-sugary frosting. That’s not the key difference a cake lover or baker will talk about. Muffins and cupcakes are differentiated by their mixing techniques and use of ingredients. Even if ultimately, they look (almost) similar, when you take a bite, the cake lover in you should be able to identify the difference.
There are quite a few ways of distinguishing one from the other. In this blog, we shall be talking about a few of them.
Ingredients Used
Certain ingredients are common in both muffins and cupcakes, such as eggs (which may be replaced by vegan options), milk and flour. Like almost every other dessert item, these three things are invariably present. In cupcakes, the sugar content is higher while muffins tend to have less sugar. They are usually preferred for breakfast as well.
In muffins, butter can be substituted by healthier fat or liquid fat such as vegetable oil. Most often, all-purpose flour isn’t used in muffins. They are replaced by oat flour, whole-wheat flour or nut flour. Dried fruits and nuts are also often used to make muffins.
Batter and Processing
The main difference between the two lies in how the batter is mixed and processed. But since they are not known to many, this often goes unnoticed.
In cupcakes, the batter is expected to be softer and smoother. The sugar and butter are beaten together to make the batter fluffy. The mixing method is similar to how cakes are mixed – primarily using the chiffon method where the egg whites are folded into the batter. The aim is always to ensure that no lumps form while the ingredients are repeatedly whisked.
For muffins, the batter is expected to be thick and dense. The dry and wet ingredients are separately mixed in two bowls. The wet ingredients are then poured over the dry and slowly combined. This is done so that gluten doesn’t get formed.
Texture
Since the batters are mixed and processed differently, the texture is different. Cupcakes come out softer and are thus easier to bite. Usually there are no fillings inside cupcakes because they are so light.
Muffins, on the other hand, have a comparatively harder texture and are dense. You may feel you are munching a bread filled with fruits and nuts when you eat muffins. In general, muffins are identified as savory food.
Storage and Temperature
Just like pastries and cakes, cupcakes are also eaten cold. They are usually stored in the cold and can last a couple of days. Exposing them to high temperatures can adversely affect them and eventually ruin them.
Muffins do not have any temperature-related problems. They can be served hot and cold. It is also not difficult to store them.
Toppings
Now, let’s talk about the difference that most people know of – toppings and frosting. Cupcakes, in general, will have frosting or cream on top. A variety of flavours can be used to brighten up cupcakes. The frosting also increases the sugar content in cupcakes.
Muffins, on the other hand, do not have frosting on top of them. At most, they may be sprinkled with sugar or a thick layer of glaze – but that’s about it. The highlight of a muffin is in its fillings and wholesome bread-like quality.
Size
Though there is no standard size that all bakers adhere to, generally, it is accepted that cupcakes are smaller than muffins. Moreover, cupcakes do not flow out of their cups or molds. In the case of muffins. that can happen. Frosting increases the size of cupcakes.
Muffins have a mushroom head shape and are larger. Since muffins tend to be bigger, they are more filling.
Conclusion
For breakfast, muffins are considered to be healthier options. They are loaded with nuts, vegetables and are almost, always gluten-free. Cupcakes, on the other hand, are delectable desserts, high on sugar!
If you think that removing the frosting from the cupcake will make it a muffin, you are wrong! That’s not how it is. Muffins are muffins and cupcakes are cupcakes. Period!
Summary
In this write-up, we discuss some of the things you ought to know about cupcakes and muffins.
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
1.What kinds of cupcakes are the best?
Carrot cupcakes are very healthy, and they are great for people who are trying to lose weight. Vanilla cupcakes are great for people with allergies or with sweet tooth because they are sweet but not overpowering. White cupcakes are good for kids or for people who aren’t big on sweets. Chocolate cupcakes are more for adults, but they are still pretty easy to eat. Lemon cupcakes are great for people who like sour flavours. Red velvet cupcakes are good for kids.
2.Which is more popular? Cupcake or Muffin
It is difficult to determine which is more popular. Cupcakes have been around for years and for some, they are the epitome of a dessert. One could argue that the cupcake is the best-selling dessert in America and that it is still gaining in popularity. The cupcake is associated with a variety of emotions including excitement, happiness, and love. As children, we were told, “it’s a small world after all”. The muffin can be thought of in the same way. Friendship and blissfulness make this dessert a great, universal threat.
3.What other kinds of desserts do we have in the market?
There are so many kinds of desserts in the market. These desserts are not common in all places. For example, Dates Pie is popular. It is made with dates and nuts. In our country, Apple Pie is famous for its natural sweetness. It is a seasonal dessert and is eaten during the autumn season. Another popular dessert is Cookies. They are liked by all ages and are very convenient to carry. They are also available in different flavours.
Cakes can come in all shapes and sizes. They also come in different flavours. Some like the classic plum cake, some with buttercream frosting and some with chocolate ganache spread all over. If it’s a red velvet cake for someone, it’s a vanilla, butterscotch flavour for someone else. Though almost all cakes are baked the same way, different ingredients are used for enhancing their flavour and you can get as creative as you want with decorations.
But sometimes the heart wants something simple. Simple yet something that stands out. If that’s something you want too then it’s time you know more about photographs on cakes! Yes, you heard that right. We are talking about photos ‘printed’ on the cake. That’s a real photo, the one you have on the mantel, perfectly framed holding memories of a lifetime – that’s the one that can be printed for a cake now! This is quite a trend nowadays and people are ordering these customizable cakes for every special and personal occasion.
How Do You Get Cakes with Photos on Them?
The first reaction most people give when they see a photo on a cake is, “can I eat this cake?” This is followed by, “Is that paper pasted over the cake?”. Along with surprise, the next reaction about the edibility of the cake is quite genuine. Photographs are meant to be printed on paper – that’s something we all know. Then how can they be pasted on cakes – something that’s edible?
We have asked too many questions, now it’s time to answer them. The photos you see on cakes are edible. Yes, they are! These photos are printed on special paper, also known as icing paper or frosting sheets. The ink used is made with edible ingredients, the printer used is of a special kind.
Earlier, edible icing paper was made using rice. Now a wide variety of options are available. These sheets can be made using potatoes, corn-starch or even sugar and starch mixture.
The printer used must also be special. It is recommended that you get a special printer if you want to print edible photos. You shouldn’t be using your regular printer because that has a regular ink cartridge that cannot be consumed. If you think that replacing the ink cartridge on a regular printer with edible ink will solve your problems, you are wrong. The ribbon is contaminated and is unsuitable for use. There are several special printers available in the market meant for printing using only edible paper. Use them for the best results.
As we have already said, the ink you use is also very important. Non-toxic, edible inks must be used to print on frosting or icing papers.
Can Any Photo Be Printed?
Yes, any photo can be printed for cake decoration. All you need is a digital copy of the photograph. The printer works normally and is simply attached to the computer. You just need to give the Print command and your special printer will do its job.
How to Choose the Right Image for Your Cakes?
Whether it is a birthday or an anniversary, a success party or a celebration, cakes are a must for all important occasions. To make the event even more special, edible images are applied over the cake. The image you choose for the cake must be carefully selected. Some things you should keep in mind while choosing the image for a cake are –
- Be Creative – You can be creative with what you choose. Be quirky, go out of the box, think different – especially if it’s a special event you are celebrating. There is no stopping you from choosing the image you want.
- Must-Have a Special Connect – Since we are talking about doing something personalized with the cake, the image you choose should also have a special connection with the person for whom the cake is being prepared. Whether it is choosing a wedding photo or a defining moment, the image should have a special connection.
- Stunning Colours – It is best to choose an image with stunning colours that simply pops out over the cake top. An image with vibrant colour makes the decoration even more attractive.
Cakes are good for all occasions. But when you want them to be special, get edible images printed on them.
Summary
In this write-up, we talk about photographs of cakes and how you can get customized ones for your friends and family. We hope you enjoyed our post about photo cakes. Now that you know a little bit more about what’s involved with having a photo cake made, we hope you’ll consider one for your next special occasion. Maybe even for your next birthday! To see some of the photo cakes we’ve made in the past, visit us at Bakersfun. Thank you for reading, we are always excited