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BaysideForever
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Cake Help

I need help picking a cake for an event but I don't know what the main person likes besides fruit. and i think cream. So i was debating a cream and fruit filling. This is what I narrowed it down to.

Help me build a delicious cake.

Cake Type CHOICES:
Flavored Sponge Cake: vanilla, almond, lemon, butter, chocolate decadence

FILLING CHOICES: Two Layers Per Tier (can be both the same kind or two different kinds I think)

French Pastry Cream: Vanilla or Chocolate
Mousse: Chocolate, Raspberry, Strawberry, Lemon
Fruit Filling: Apricot, Lemon, Raspberry, Strawberry, Cherry, Apple, Blueberry,

ICING CHOICES:
Buttercream
Whipped Cream (i think she would prefer this)


Any suggestions?

Message edited 4/17/2015 7:57:10 AM.

Posted 4/17/15 7:51 AM
 
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APT910
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Ashley

Re: Cake Help

I'd try to keep it as simple as possible since you're unsure of exactly what she likes. I think something like a strawberry shortcake would be a crowd pleaser: vanilla cake, vanilla cream, strawberries and whipped cream.

Posted 4/17/15 8:53 AM
 

BaysideForever
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Re: Cake Help

anything besides strawberry shortcake? what is the second safest choice?

Message edited 4/17/2015 9:00:23 AM.

Posted 4/17/15 8:59 AM
 

chilltocam
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Cake Help

I love lemon and raspberry together - what about doing the raspberry mousse with the lemon fruit filling (or you could do the lemon mousse with raspberry fruit filling, although I would prefer the other way around)? Another option I would consider would be the vanilla cream with raspberry, strawberry or lemon fruit filling. With any of those options, I would go with the vanilla, almond or butter cake. (And my personal pick would be butter cream, but if you know she prefers the whipped cream, then go with that).

Posted 4/17/15 9:33 AM
 

buttercup
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Cake Help

I would stay away from almonds because nut allergies are rampant. I love raspberries, so I start with the filling and go with the cake.. chocolate, vanilla and lemon would pair well I think. If the chocolate is too chocolatey then I would steer clear. And yes, whip cream icing is a great choice!

Let us know what you picked!

Posted 4/17/15 11:22 AM
 

BaysideForever
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Re: Cake Help

Posted by buttercup

I would stay away from almonds because nut allergies are rampant. I love raspberries, so I start with the filling and go with the cake.. chocolate, vanilla and lemon would pair well I think. If the chocolate is too chocolatey then I would steer clear. And yes, whip cream icing is a great choice!

Let us know what you picked!



I'm leaning towards raspberry and vanilla pastry cream fillings. do they go together?

Posted 4/17/15 11:40 AM
 

buttercup
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Re: Cake Help

Posted by BaysideForever

Posted by buttercup

I would stay away from almonds because nut allergies are rampant. I love raspberries, so I start with the filling and go with the cake.. chocolate, vanilla and lemon would pair well I think. If the chocolate is too chocolatey then I would steer clear. And yes, whip cream icing is a great choice!

Let us know what you picked!



I'm leaning towards raspberry and vanilla pastry cream fillings. do they go together?



Yes, I think the mild tartness of raspberry will go well with the vanilla cream :) Chat Icon

Posted 4/17/15 11:50 AM
 

MrsT809
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Cake Help

My wedding cake was vanilla with raspberry mousse and chocolate mousse fillings and it was delicious!

Posted 4/17/15 1:21 PM
 

hmm
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Cake Help

I love lemon frosting on vanilla cake but if not sure can you do 1/2 and 1/2 part fruit and whipped cream and 1/2 plain cake and whipped cream

Posted 4/17/15 7:01 PM
 

LIRascal
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Michelle

Re: Cake Help

Posted by BaysideForever

Posted by buttercup

I would stay away from almonds because nut allergies are rampant. I love raspberries, so I start with the filling and go with the cake.. chocolate, vanilla and lemon would pair well I think. If the chocolate is too chocolatey then I would steer clear. And yes, whip cream icing is a great choice!

Let us know what you picked!



I'm leaning towards raspberry and vanilla pastry cream fillings. do they go together?


Yep, this was my top choice. You could do a butter sponge for richness, whipped cream on the outside.

Posted 4/17/15 11:58 PM
 

NewlyMrs
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Jennifer

Re: Cake Help

If you don't want to do the strawberry....
Raspberry mouse, chocolate cake, whipped cream.

Posted 4/20/15 2:17 PM
 

Kitten1929
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Cake Help

You can't go wrong with cake. Pick anything and it will be delicious.

Posted 4/22/15 3:32 PM
 
 

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