Christmas came early for me here at Baking Kneads! A company specializing in melting chocolate, Chocoley, sent me 2.5 pounds of their Bada Bing Bada Boom Gourmet Compound Chocolate Candy & Molding Formula in White. (I’ll be posting a couple more recipes in January using more of their chocolate in Dark!) I was able to…
Nothing says Christmas like a tasty candy cane, right? For a third treat for the Christmas treat bags I was putting together, I wanted something that would be easy and look cute to go with the White Chocolate Cheesecake Pops and the Cookies and Cream Fudge. I found a recipe for Candy Cane Heart Peppermint…
Y’know what sounds decadent and delicious? Fudge. Rich, dense, and velvety on your tongue. Combine that with a tasty cookie (how about an Oreo?), and you have yourself a creamy, crunchy, Cookies and Cream Fudge. This fudge was the second thing I decided to make using Chocoley’s amazing melting chocolate. They sent me 2.5 pounds…
I’ve used candy melts, or melting chocolate, in the past, with mixed reviews. The one that comes to mind is when I coated marshmallows in teal melting chocolate, finishing them up with candy eyes to make them look like little aliens. These were done for my older son’s 1st birthday a couple years ago. Don’t…
Spotting the differences between bread and pizza dough can be challenging for non-expert bakers. Both have similar looks and, in fact, share the same essential ingredients. A lot of times, they can even be used interchangeably. However, what makes them really different is their moisture and gluten content, additional ingredients, fermentation duration, and the kneading…
After you’re done making a perfect tray of tasty brownies, you reach one of the most challenging parts of the whole brownie baking experience: cutting them. On the one hand, cutting neat squares is quite tricky. On the other, uneven brownie pieces look messy and are hard to serve attractively. Lucky for you, I have…
Dairy free baking is great for many reasons but it can be a little tricky. Some dairy substitutes act differently than traditional dairy products do when baked. In order to get the perfect texture and taste in your dairy free baked goods, there are a few things you should learn! This article will help you…
Every baker who has ever made a cheesecake has had a cheesecake crack. Whether it is a small crack in the center or the entire cake has split, cheesecakes crack all the time. There are a few reasons why your cheesecake may have cracked and some easy ways to prevent this from happening. Hopefully, this…
Your love and dedication show in every detail of your cake. You feel happy and proud of how your baking project turned out, but your job isn’t over yet. The next step is to successfully move the cake without disrupting any decorations to the party. To some, this process can be even more challenging than…
Frosted cupcakes are little works of art, but all that beautiful piping and decorating doesn’t last forever, unfortunately. Before you know it, your masterpieces can turn into a sugary blob. So, how can you keep cupcakes looking pristine and tasting fresh for days after baking? More specifically, how can you store frosted cupcakes overnight? In…