The round shape of the cake connects to the sun and moon and annual cycles - ancient people offered them to the gods and spirits who exercised powers at certain times of the year.
Not exact matches
Then, instead
of baking
round cakes, I used square pans to create four rectangular layers, which, piled one on top
of another with all that icing,
shaped the
cake into a log like my family's favorite
cake at Thanksgiving, a frozen chocolate and coffee mousse.
Use a tiny circle
shaped cookie cutter or a large
round cake decorating tip to cut a hole in the center
of the slice.
I have also read suggestions
of using styrofoam like this
round cake -
shaped styrofoam, or you can find them at craft supply stores like Michael's.
I also used a loaf pan instead
of the
round cake pan so that the
shape would be more manageable for sandwiches and toasting and it worked perfectly.
From the same remaining 6 - inch
cake round, use a knife to cut a face
shape - I just made an even cut to make a flat edge on the side
of the
cake round where I had cut the bunny tail, and then cut at the same angle on the other edge
of the
cake round.
Take a small handful and
shape into
round, flat
cakes and drop into hot pan (I use two tablespoons
of coconut oil for frying).
Baking Chicago Metallic bakeware (jelly roll pans, loaf pans,
cake pans, etc.) USA Pan bakeware (their pizza pan will change your life) Fat Daddio's bakeware (their anodized stuff is AWESOME) Silicone baking mats Oven monitoring thermometer (I keep three of these in my oven at all times) 3 piece mixing bowl set (I also have this set)(and this set, too)(#mixingbowlhoarder) Slotted metal spatula Stainless steel whisk Stainless steel scoops Stainless steel measuring cups Stainless steel measuring spoons Heavy duty spatulas Straight spatula Offset spatula Bakery rolling pin Cake stand (I also love these cake stands)(aaand this one) Pastry brush Plain round cutter set (I love the geometric shape cutting set, too) Candy thermom
cake pans, etc.) USA Pan bakeware (their pizza pan will change your life) Fat Daddio's bakeware (their anodized stuff is AWESOME) Silicone baking mats Oven monitoring thermometer (I keep three
of these in my oven at all times) 3 piece mixing bowl set (I also have this set)(and this set, too)(#mixingbowlhoarder) Slotted metal spatula Stainless steel whisk Stainless steel scoops Stainless steel measuring cups Stainless steel measuring spoons Heavy duty spatulas Straight spatula Offset spatula Bakery rolling pin
Cake stand (I also love these cake stands)(aaand this one) Pastry brush Plain round cutter set (I love the geometric shape cutting set, too) Candy thermom
Cake stand (I also love these
cake stands)(aaand this one) Pastry brush Plain round cutter set (I love the geometric shape cutting set, too) Candy thermom
cake stands)(aaand this one) Pastry brush Plain
round cutter set (I love the geometric
shape cutting set, too) Candy thermometer