Cake decorations are one of the sugar arts invented to simply turn a basic cake to a visually interesting icon during parties. Cake decorations can be made into a single dimension to a three dimensional decoration to fully imitate a character of choice to coincide with the themes during parties. Upon making these decorations factors are considered upon choice of decorations. Usually it depends on the event at the same time the interest of prospect party comers. Due to the enhancement made during decorating there maybe non edible materials that will be included so we have to be careful especially in imitating cartoon characters for a children’s party and guide the buyers with regards to the materials used.

In making a SpongeBob cake decoration more or less we are expecting a children’s party. Proper choice of materials must be considered. Every ingredient must be edible and safe enough to have a risk free party. So this is how to make a sponge bob cake for your child’s party. First we have to gather all the materials and ingredients that we’re going to use like the cake ( the molds/forms of cake will depend on your choice) For the icing I suggest this recipe to follow.1 stick unsalted sweet cream butter, softened, 4 c sifted powdered sugar, 3-6 Tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla (real vanilla, not vanilla flavored)1/4 tsp almond extract, coloring u wish to apply on your sponge bob cake or u can use Wilton color mist spray, bowl for mixing these ingredients, Spatula for spreading the icing, sanding sugars, gel icing, different piping bags, character (sponge bob),picture board for background. It’s your choice to add any character u want as long as it is directly related to the theme of sponge bob.

Now we go directly to the steps on how to make a sponge bob cake. After gathering all the needed materials and ingredients, Using a mixer whip the butter until floppy then add 1 cup of sugar slowly when everything is incorporated and the 3 tbsp of milk. You may add the rest of the sugar depending on your preference and milk for adjusting the thickness of the icing. Using the spatula spread a thick layer of icing over the top of the cake. Make sure you have added the color on the icing before spreading all over. But if you’re going to use Wilton color mist spray, you can just spray it all over spreader plain icing depending on your choice of background color. You may then sprinkle some sand sugar to emphasize color and design. Then u can make shapes on your cake like stars or flowers using the gel icing in tube. Different sanding color will help you with decorating your shapes to attract attention. Using your dark colored icing you may start making a border with the help of piping bags with your choice of design. Food coloring and icing will now be used for your extra designs like trees, fruits and etc… in relation to your envisioned picture. Then you may add picture board on you cake if you have completed your design and followed by your sponge bob character. If you don’t have a miniature of sponge bob character you may use the icing and food coloring to draw your sponge bob over the background. Now that you have the steps on how to make a sponge bob cake your child will surely enjoy his party with his favorite character.

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Having a soiree? Even if you are not, a lamb tagine recipe might still look appealing to you. Not only because it is extremely delicious but also because you can reheat it and eat it again the next day. In fact, one of the main selling points of lamb tagine is that it becomes even more delicious when it is reheated. Your only dilemma after this is choosing what to serve with lamb tagine. Plus, there are many ways to prepare this recipe and this article will be showing you how to do two of them: one is quick and easy and the other is quite sophisticated. So, let us start with the simpler one shall we?

Easy Lamb Tagine Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 400 grams of lamb leg steaks
  • 400 grams of canned chopped tomatoes
  • 200 milliliters of chicken stock
  • 100 grams of pitted prunes
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon of ground almond
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons of cumin
  • 2 teaspoons of ground coriander
  • 1 piece of onion
  • A pinch of cinnamon
  • One handful of fresh coriander, chopped

Instructions:

Step 1: Get a pan and pour in olive oil. Heat it and then add the 400 grams of lamb leg steaks that are already cubed. Cook until it is golden brown.

Step 2: Slice the onions and chop the garlic cloves and then add it to the frying pan. Continue frying for five minutes or so.

Step 3: Add the ground coriander and cumin and follow it with ginger and the cinnamon. Continue frying for two minutes or so.

Step 4: Add the chopped tomatoes, chopped prunes, lamb, and the chicken stock to the pan. Mix well and simmer for at least 40 minutes.

Step 5: Add all the remaining ingredients and mix well.

Step 6: Enjoy!

Moroccan Lamb Tagine

Ingredients:

  • 400 grams of Waitrose Italian Cherry Tomatoes
  • 500 grams of packed Waitrose Couscous
  • 100 grams of Waitrose Sun Dried Turkish Whole Apricots
  • 300 milliliters of tub Joubere Lamb stock
  • 2 X 340 grams of diced leg lamb, packed
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 tablespoons of Waitrose Ground Almonds
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons of Bart Spices Harissa
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 piece of large onion which is finely chopped
  • 2 pieces of garlic cloves which is thinly sliced
  • Pinch of saffron threads
  • 4 skinned and quartered tomatoes
  • 1 butternut squash which is diced
  • 4 large courgettes already cut into large pieces

Instructions:

Step 1: Get a large bowl and place the apricots in it. Cover it with boiling water and let it sit for 2 hours.

Step 2: Preheat the oven to about 180 degrees Celsius. Put in the olive to a casserole that is flame proof and heat it. Individually brown the lambs and then add the remaining olive oil and onions to it and cook for about 10 minutes. Add garlic and other spices and continue cooking for about 2 minutes.

Step 3: Add the soaked apricots and its liquid into the casserole.

Step 4: Add the tomatoes and stock and stir in saffron for a bit. Then, add the salt and ground almonds and let it sit until it is simmering. Leave for 1 hour.

Step 5: Add the remaining ingredients and cook it in the oven for an additional 45 minutes.

Step 6: Enjoy!

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