Have you ever put the time and effort into baking a cake and overcooked it, leaving it dry and cracked? I know I have! Even if your cake isn't dry, maybe it's just lackluster or bland and needs a little extra flavor. Here are some tips to save the day:
- Brush the layers of a chocolate cake with strong coffee *I just did this-yum!
- Brush the layers of a chocolate or vanilla cake with jam (heat jam with 2Tbs. of water first)
- Brush layes of a chocolate cake with a liquor such as Bailey's or Grand Marinier
- Make a ganache using chocolate chips and spread on top of brownies. Sprinkle with nuts. (Use about 1 cup of chips, 2 Tbs. butter, and 3 Tbs. milk. Heat over low until just melted. Add more milk to thin if needed.)
- Top frosted layers with toasted coconut.
- Have a cheesecake that flopped? Scoop it up and top with fruit. (Tell guests it's a "free form cheesecake". It works every time!)
- If the cake is just too ugly, cut it up and make a trifle.
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