Mary asks…
What type of cake is used in cake sculpting?
I have recently began to watch food network challenge and ace of cakes and I am fascinated by the work produced.I wondered what type of cake sponge they use as it seems to weigh considerably less than cake that say i would make at home? It also seems to cut extremely well i.e it doesn’t crumble when cut.
Michelle answers:
A lot of the cake used in those competitions is a pound cake because pound cakes are much denser and have a finer crumb so when you are carving it, it’s not falling apart. In addition, it is better able to sustain weight and provide a solid base for the cake sculpture. However, when making a cake you can do it with any kind of cake so long as you are aware of what the limitations are based on your cake base–so a sponge cake, which is full of air and very light won’t be able to sustain too much weight on top of it…overly moist cakes won’t work as well either.
Carol asks…
what wine would you use to cook in a clam bake?
I saw a recipe on the food network called the Kitchen Clambake (basically done on the stove). The recipe calls for 2 cups good dry white wine. I know that whatever you cook with you should already like to drink since the cooking process makes the wine flavoring more intense. So any suggestions?
Michelle answers:
My go to white wines for cooking are Sauvignon blanc and Chenin blanc
My go to red wine is Pinot noir
Ken asks…
Food Network Challenge Photos?
Where can I find photos of some desserts that were made on Food Network Challenge?
Michelle answers:
Http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_cc/text/0,2495,FOOD_20077_47561,00.html
They should update the photos with each show.
Steven asks…
Where is buy good cinnamon rolls?
The deen brothers had special on food network and went somewhere east and found best cinnamon rolls that were low carl. But I did not get the address.
Michelle answers:
Sticky Fingers Bakery
1904 18th st. NW
Washington D.C. 20009
202-299-9700
www.stickyfingersbakery.com
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