Spoon mousse into prepared brownie base carefully and gently tap pan to remove any large air bubbles; gently smooth top
with offset spatula.
Using
small offset spatula, gently swirl filling into batter using figure - 8 motion, being careful not to drag filling to bottom or edges of pan.
Using a
large offset spatula, spread a thin layer of ganache evenly on top of each cake layer, and layer one on top of another to create a 4 - layer cake.
Obviously, the first step is to run out to the store as fast as you can to buy a small
offset spatula if you don't already have one.
Then using a
clean offset spatula or butter knife carefully smooth out the plain cheesecake filling on top covering up the strawberry cheesecake filling.
Put a generous dollop of filling on inside of cookie and spread evenly
with offset spatula or knife.
Use offset spatula to lift chilled cut shapes from parchment and place onto second parchment covered sheet.
Smooth with
small offset spatula, and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes clean.
The White Chocolate Cream Cheese frosting is spread with a
large offset spatula and the dried cranberries are sprinkled on top.
Using a palette knife or
offset spatula spread some of the Cream Cheese Frosting over the top of the cake.
Transfer dough to a parchment - lined rimmed baking sheet and flatten with a spoon or
offset spatula until dough is no more than 1/4» thick.
Use the back of a spoon (or your
trusty offset spatula) to gently press and smoosh the top of each marshmallow.
Meanwhile, to get the mottled look that I've gone for, use a
hot offset spatula to smooth and slightly melt the chilled frosting, then carefully pour the still - warm ganache over the edge of the chilled cake.
transfer them to your baking sheet, about an inch apart (using a small
offset spatula really helps with this step).
Supplies 8 - inch cake board 2 chocolate cake layers Chocolate Cheesecake Chocolate Syrup * Whipped Cream Frosting Revolving cake
stand Offset spatulas Melted semi-sweet chocolate for decorating (optional, I added just a touch of vegetable oil when melting) * The chocolate syrup does 2 things — keeps the cake moist and acts like a glue between layers.
Slide a thin metal spatula under the crèpe to make sure it hasn't stuck (I like using a
tiny offset spatula), then grasp an edge with both sets of fingers and flip it over.
Transfer to clean parchment - lined baking sheets (you can use a small
offset spatula for this, but the glaze is pretty forgiving of any finger marks) and let sit until glaze hardens, about 2 hours.
* For this recipe here is a list of equipment and products I used: KitchenAid Mixer Le Creuset Stone Loaf Pan Baking Spray Ateco
Mini Offset Spatula Best Vanilla Paste Best Cheap Bread Knife Nonstick Cooling Rack Best Heat Proof Spatula
Sprinkle chopped pretzels evenly over chocolate and pour most of the remaining melted chocolate on top,
using offset spatula to gently spread out over first chocolate layer and cover pretzels.
Using a spoon and a
clean offset spatula, apply the chocolate glaze to the other half of the cookie all the way to the white glaze and even slightly overlapping for the best look.
Smoothing them out with an
oiled offset spatula and letting the first layer cool completely before topping.
Spread Biscoff frosting on top and smooth out surface with
an offset spatula.
Pour chocolate mixture into prepared pan and spread it evenly using
an offset spatula; set aside.
Using a butter knife or
an offset spatula, spread the frosting all over the top of the cooled cake.
Use
an offset spatula to smooth the tops.
Use
an offset spatula to spread the batter evenly in the pans.
Using
an offset spatula will knock down and smooth out the meringue dollops; spread to within a quarter - inch of the round guide perimeter.
Using
an offset spatula, spread the brown sugar mixture uniformly on the dough, leaving a 1 / 2 - inch border around the edge.
Top the first layer with about 3/4 cup of frosting and spread evenly with
an offset spatula.
Use
an offset spatula to press down the center of the crust if it puffed up.
Pour the melted candy melts on top of the parchment paper and use
an offset spatula to spread into a large rectangle.
and smooth with an offset spatula
Top with about 1 cup of frosting and smooth into an even layer using
an offset spatula.
What is
an offset spatula?
Spread a little frosting on each muffin with a knife or
offset spatula.
Use a spatula, or
an offset spatula to smooth out the chocolate, then place the tart into the fridge for the ganache to firm up.
Top with the remaining batter [
an offset spatula comes in really handy here] and sprinkle with the remaining filling.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and smooth the tops with
an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
Using
an offset spatula, dot the cake in a random pattern on the sides of each color.