Birthday Party Cake

Many people thinks that making a good Red Velvet cake takes a lot of work, but you can use a box mix with some good cream cheese and sour cream that will knock you off your feet, if you follow this quick and easy recipe you can really make a great tasting Red Velvet that your family and friends will love. So come on and follow me with this great tasting and easy to make recipe. I will suggest you use Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese and Breakstone Sour Cream to make the flavors stand out.

Here are practical tips to bake the perfect birthday cake to top the birthday cakes of prior years, if that is possible.

Ask the Birthday Celebrant. If the birthday celebrant is sufficiently old to express his/her preference for a birthday cake, then don't hesitate to ask. Above all others, it is the birthday boy/girl whom you must please with the cake - that is, if it is not meant to be a surprise. You can always just think back to his/her favorite cake flavor and bake it. Just make sure that the icing and the cake itself complement each other.

Make the Icing on the Cake. And speaking of icing, there are two basic things to consider:

Colors - Not only should the colors of the icing reflect the theme of the party but it should also not be too messy for the guests to handle and eat. For example, bright red buttercream icing can readily stain people clothes especially if you instructed the guests to come in white ensembles.

Consistency - You may have to tweak the icing recipe to complement the weather lest it melts into semi-liquid or hardens into solid rock. For example, in hot weather, you must add more icing powder and sugar to make it thicker.

You can either make the icing the day before or make it as you wait for the cake to bake. Either way, is fine although some icings taste better when fresh.

Bake the Cake. Well, of course, it is always a good idea to bake the cake at least a day before the party. This way, you still have time to fix the trimmings, apply the icing and place the decorations on the cake. You can even experiment with said accessories so as to get the best effect possible. When baking the cake, it is always recommended to follow the instructions in regards to types and measurements of ingredients as well as baking time and temperature. More often than not, you want to lessen experimentation since it is a special cake that you want to taste as yummy as it looks.

Some people cannot handle large amounts of red food coloring. There is the potential to make for an uncomfortable/confusing situation in the bathroom.