Top 3 easy alternatives to cakes!
December 21st, 2015
Don’t want to make cakes for a party? Well, you we have just the right alternatives for you. If you are unsure about how many guests will be arriving at your event, then you can switch to these few alternatives, which are as delicious as cakes but are easy to perfect. Plus they can be made in more quantity in one go. Sometimes, a one kg cake might not serve all the guests. So, if you want some alternative ideas then keep on reading…
- Cupcakes/Muffins – If you have a mould, which can bake 20 cupcakes at a time then just imagine how easy will your work be? With cupcakes, you don’t need to garnish or design it too much if you add chocolate chips or colourful ingredients in the batter. Plus, you can just throw in some whipped cream and that is all. Decorating a cake is challenging compared to the cupcakes because if you happen to spoil the design, you will ruin the entire cake! If you ruin one cupcake design, then it is completely fine. You can just eat it off. You can make 40 to 60 cupcakes at a time if you have a big oven and extra cupcake tins. Such an easy and tasty alternative! Cupcakes are basically mini-cakes.
- Brownies – If the event is a casual family gathering or with friends, then brownies are a great replacement for cakes. If it is an over to the top fancy event, then you might have to work on decorating the brownies otherwise they can look too plain and boring. If you have a huge baking tray, then you can probably make tons of brownies in one go. They take about 30 minutes to bake and you can easily place two baking trays at once if your oven has that much space. You can add whipped cream and fruits to one batch as toppings and the other can just have some cream on top. Since you will be cutting them into pieces, you can always first decorate sections and then cut.
- The Oreo Delight – If your event is a small one within the family or just a picnic, then you can try this recipe. If your kids or family members love munching on Oreos, then you are in luck. Prepare chocolate sauce at home and let it warm down. Once it has warmed down (do not cool it off completely, use it when warm), take Oreo biscuits and dip them nicely on both sides in the chocolate. Line a baking tray with baking paper so they do not stick to the container at all and place these dipped biscuits. Now, cover them with clear plastic paper and let it set. You can also pop it in the fridge if you are short of time. Once they are set, just use whipped cream on each dipped biscuit and add some fruit cubes or sprinkler toppings. This delicious and easy recipe always works!
You can always call for cake delivery if you don’t want to make anything at home.