Everybody bakes mistakes

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Being an experienced baker does not mean that my cakes and treats will come out exactly the way I want them too. Sometimes, they come out perfect, whereas other times they are the complete opposite. 

Since this blog revolves around balancing a business as well as trying new techniques, I have to mention my worst failure by far: my first time making a drip cake. 

A drip cake is, you guessed it, a cake with a chocolate drip down its edges. The first time I tried to make the drip formula at home, which consists of whipping cream and chocolate, it was a disaster. The drip was too thick and stark white, it was not runny enough to blend seamlessly, and it did not set by the time I added a buttercream border so the entire cake fell apart. 

I regret to write that I did attach pictures of this failed cake and also the new version of it, after I scraped all of the icing off, re-frosted it, added a brand new drip that I remade, let it set (learned my lesson), and re-decorated it. 

This week's blog post highlights how everything does not always go the way it is intended, and that everyone bakes mistakes. However, it comes down to how we fix and learn to never make those mistakes again that provide us with the ability to grow. 

Best, 

xoxo Perry 










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