The cake hubby wants for his 60th b'day party...I have questions!

17 years ago

Hubby will be 60 next month, so it's time to celebrate! The snacks will be jalapeno poppers dip, tortilla chips, and popcorn.

Along with chili and all the fixins', we'll have tamale casserole and cornbread and a big tossed green salad.

Hubs wants a yellow sheet cake with blueberry frosting. Hmmmm, I've never made blueberry frosting before.

Here's what I'm thinking.... I'll make some puree with blueberries, just like the recipe in The Cake Bible. I'll use that puree in the "Cloud Cream" recipe, also in the same book. The Cloud Cream uses 2.5 tsp gelatin dissolved in a bit of warmed puree, then added to the rest of the puree, which is then folded into a couple of cups of cream that's been whipped--or something like that--I'll re-read the directions. I'll taste it and adjust by adding superfine baker's sugar if needed.

It's been really hot and is likely to continue to be hot so I want to make sure to stabilize the frosting.

Should I add a packet, or two packets, of Whip It--in addition to the gelatin?

I know the gelatin in it will make it more firm, but I made this recipe before using raspberries, and because blueberries are much different, I was wondering if it needs to be even more stiff? I've never pureed blueberries before, but I doubt it's exactly like raspberries, which just seem juicier!

Of course, I could make a batch and try it out and if it's awful, hey, we can eat the mistake--except for this darn spare tire we both seem to have! lolam

Thanks for any help and suggestions!

Smiles,

Sooz

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wizardnm
17 years ago
Just a thought... What about using a Blueberry Butter? It could be added to a regular buttercream frosting. There is pectin in it and is pretty firm. American Spoon makes it and I'm sure there's others also, if you can't find it locally. You could also spread Blueberry Preserves between the cake layers for added flavor.

Nancy

Here is a link that might be useful: Am Spoon
Terri_PacNW
17 years ago
I know I've seen a blueberry frosting on a blog..

I found this Blueberry Almond Cupcakes But that's not it...

Ah hah found them.

Meyer Lemon Cupcakes with Blueberry Frosting

However I think I'd just do a cream cheese frosting and fold in fresh blueberries. (smashing them a bit as they are mixed in)
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sooz
Original Author
17 years ago
Nancy, I don't really want to make BC frosting, and esp if the recipe uses vegetable shortening. Just not a "food" I want to put in my mouth. I've never used a blueberry butter, but thanks for the suggestion.

Terri, I have that very same Meyer Lemon website bookmarked as an option, and I also had the Blueberry Almond Cupcakes noted too but that last website photo just didn't look "solid" enough.

I'll be frosting a 9 x 13 cake, and I like Nancy's idea of preserves between the layers.

Thanks! I may actually have to do this ahead of time, using one-third or one-half a recipe and see how it turns out.

Outta da bloo, him wants blooberry frosting! LOL
Terri_PacNW
16 years ago
Sooz here's another one I just came across..

Here is a link that might be useful: Cupcakes
sooz
Original Author
16 years ago
Ohhhh, Terri, you rock!!! Thanks for that link--I think it's a "must try" for the Blueberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream frosting! I've never done the Swiss (or any other) Meringue Buttercream, but I do have all the stuff to make it. However, the party and getting ready for it does *loom* so I have to organize myself better! ha ha

Did you check out the Salted Caramel Cupcakes??? Ohhhhhhh, yum!
Terri_PacNW
16 years ago
Yes, I check it all out...but trying as I might..I don't eat much wheat......and attempting to cut out refined sugars too...

Cupcakes are a no no...LOL(I do make a chocolate cupcake for the boys and I'll eat one unfrosted sometimes.)

I think the latest recipe is the one I was thinking of before..but couldn't find it again..

I have a bookmarked salted caramel ice cream recipe too..What's not to love about caramel with a bit of salt???
sooz
Original Author
16 years ago
Hi, Terri,

I made the cupcakes today, using the recipe on the link you posted above from Sept. 3. Darn good cupcake! You can see my self-taught icing techniques could use some work. I also filled the cupcake in a different way--this time, in the pix below, I stuck a big rose tip into the middle of the cooked and cooled cupcake and shoved in a bunch of vanilla creme custard. Sure is faster than cutting a chunk out of the centers, filling, then putting the tops back on!

Here is the good-tasting cupcake!

And here is my latest try for "how to fill the cupcake"--for the good-tasting cupcake!

:O)
Terri_PacNW
16 years ago
Sooooooz! Yummmmmm You are really killing me here!
I like your decorating very much.
sooz
Original Author
16 years ago
Terri, I *could* tell you the cupcakes were made with magic, no wheat at all! And I *could* tell you that no sugar was involved--just the sweetness of more magic!

Yeah, I could tell ya that.

But, hey, good for you in your efforts to avoid wheat and refined sugar! I try to avoid white rice, white bread, and potatoes, just to name a few, and I also try to not eat things with sugar in them (okay, that doesn't always work! LOLAM). Cupcakes, cookies, cake--most of the time, I don't have them in the house.

Another really GOOD thing about being a retired teacher is that I don't get "exposed" to all the goodies in the faculty room, the donuts every Friday (right next door to my room!!!!!), or the special yummy things from the students!

Thanks for the compliments! They encourage me to keep on trying to improve!

Smiles,
Sooz
Terri_PacNW
16 years ago
Well you deserve them..You are on a quest and it's proving fruitful.

Well magic cupcakes would work for me. LOL But they probably wouldn't taste very good. :oP

You are right about the faculty room..In several of the schools I've subbed in, some have candy dishes on all the tables!!!
I am one of those "bad" parents that ply the staff with goodies too...LOL

~Hey if you could figure out how to make those lovely frosting piles with out a pastry bag to squeeze, I'd be forever in your debt. I can "squeeze" about 3 cupcakes or cookies, before my grip aches! (to many years of counting down vault shipments by hand!)
cookingrvc
16 years ago
In case you're interested, Spices Etc has a wonderful blueberry flavoring that I use in BB miffins, cakes, etc. I am sure it would be wonderful in the icing for added flavor. It is natural and very good tasting.

Sue

Here is a link that might be useful: Spices Etc
sooz
Original Author
16 years ago
Terri, can't figure out how to make the frosting piles without a few squeezes, sorry!

Sue, thanks for the link!! I was considering cakeart.com and now I have another resource!

Here's the latest photo--I think it will appeal to just about everyone in case I run out of time making cupcakes, then the lemon curd for the filling and the cream cheese blueberry frosting. Plan B -- yellow cupcake with a whole cherry stuck inside it and a bit of vanilla creme custard on top of the cherry, and the frosting is Cool Whip (I know, I know).
Terri_PacNW
16 years ago
Yummm..I love eating with my eyes...no tummy aches! LOL

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