Bugster2 wrote:Sounds like the armadillo cake in "Steel Magnolias". LOL.
Crybaby, did she tell you where her cake recipes came from?
I never thought to ask her, Bug. I just presumed they were hers as the flavors were so delicate and refined; I was so stunned as I was so concerned about how the cake would look -- until I got to her house and tasted some of those divine cakes.
You should be able to find cake recipes you like on the better cake websites, Debbie. Just make sure you read all the reviews, as I find them awfully helpful as to whether or not I WANT to make something and also to read other's suggestions as to how it came out if they made substitutions or what they would change, if anything, when they make it a second time.
I often copy a recipe and put bulleted notes at the bottom from reviewers who made suggestions I want to use/try when I copy it to my recipe file. If I only want to make a change or two, I'll put it in [] brackets next to the ingredient so I not only remember to do it, but I remember it's not a part of the original recipe. Once I make it, I'll go back and make permanent changes to the recipe that I made and liked.
King Arthur also sells some special flours that were really hard to find years ago as well, and they do seem to know their baking more than most. Love the King Arthur's recipes I've tried and they have a help line, too!