can this be used for desserts? i want to make a frosting with this using only 1/4 cup
888635
I was using it only for making hummus but I think you can use it for desserts too.
888636
Sounds yummy and healthy. I would mix up a small portion, couple of Tbsp, with sweetener (powdered sugar?) and see how it goes in a test batch. Have you ever tasted Halevah? It's a candy made with sesame and honey into a bar, sometimes with cocoa powder added - very yummy. Very high oil content to Tahini, runny at room temp and refrigerated. Might want to try some cream cheese mixed in to thicken it and help hold in place. Not sure what the 1/4 cup amount signifies, but I would think you might want to make a butter cream recipe and use Tahini in place of butter for the amount, or even use 1/2 butter, 1/2 Tahini. Depends on how you like the flavor and if this is a flat frosting or is expected to stay on the sides of a cake.
1079257
You should probably look elsewhere then. However, you would be hard pressed to find one that would work as well. While you could just simply bake the bottom if the cake and then frost it as you would a cupcake, it would take a mountain of frosting. The cake bottom is about 8 inches or so at the top- the base is about 7- 7.5 inches wide, and the sides are corrugated to look like a cupcake cup. The problem that you will face if you don't intend to use the pan to make a two-layer cake is that overfilling the bottom of the pan with batter will cause it not to bake correctly and you will end up with an unpleasant gooey center. Anyway, i hope this helps in some way, but if you have more questions, please feel free to ask.
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Have only made frosting twice; once from scratch -- a buttercream and once I combined cream cheese with a store bought tub of frosting to make it better. It worked well both times. I use it primarily for bread -- using heavy whole wheat and sprouted wheat flours and it does very well with these very heavy thick flours.
1945197
I used regular frosting from the store and it worked just fine. I used a spoon to stuff it in the tube and I was good to go!
495494
I am sure it will caramelize sugar if that is your goal. I am not an expert on this but I have watched Creme Brulee prepared with a torch very similar to this one to melt the sugar. This has a nice jet flame and can be turned up to make a jet flame over 1 inch. I would estimate the fuel capacity if turned up all the way to last about 5 minutes. I'm not sure exactly how long each dessert would take but i would guess you could do 15 to 20 desserts between refueling which may not be ideal for commercial use.
2085035
I don't think I'd try frosting in this. I'd stick to more liquidy products, such as eggs for french toast, pancakes, whipped cream, etc. The beaters are a good grade plastic with plastic gears to turn the beaters but this is by no stretch of the imagination, heavy duty. If I needed a manual beater that was more heavy duty, I'd go for the old fashioned stainless steel egg beater, which I also have and love, but it IS a lot of work, smiles.
1619480
I would imagine that you could. I use it for my meringue cookies. A little goes a long way.
1037599
I bought this specifically for frosting. I regret to inform you that after multiple attempts at icing cakes and cupcakes I gave up because it made such a mess. once you remove your finger off the button it continues to release frosting. I dont know maybe I have a defective one, I plan on buying a piping bag soon.
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No, if you want to make cupcakes you will have to refill after first pan of 12. To be honest I am sorry I bought it I have used it twice in the year since I bought it. It is hard to clean, you can not use thick batters about the only thing its good for is pancake batter. Even then it's just easier to use a large measuring cup.
1817928
I would not use it on fondant, the blades are small and designed to cut paper or fabric.
1708853
I think it to small to make a cake. I think it good for chocolate. I use it for making soap and lotion bar with no problem.
868868
I have used it for breads, muffins and cookies. In those instances, the direct substitution worked fine. I'm not sure how it would work for pie crusts or pastries.
1625774
I haven't baked a cake with it that would require frosting. I've used it for breads (pumpkin bread this thanksgiving) as well as Jello etc. The relief depth is nice, so I'd assume if I do bake a cake, a thin layer of frosting will still allow the details to be seen clearly. Hope it helps..
196330
I only use it to make English mince pies. I don't think it would make a good ice cream topping. Too sweet!
1087239
Yes! I use it to make creme brulee, souffles, mexican hot chocolate. Much better than a regular whisk. It is well worth the money.
1666529
It says on the package that it can be used for baking. I have never done so but have used it as a sweetner for several years now.
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I have the medium sized one but I use it for cookie dough. The cookies come out about 2-2/12" round. If that helps any. I guess you could use the medium sized on for the cupcakes and do a couple of test tries. Maybe 1 scoop or maybe 2?? Sorry I wish I could be of more use. Best of luck!! It's the greatest product and the dough comes right out of it!! I'm sure the batter would too! Have you tried looking online for cupcake scoop sizes? And what they recommend? Good luck!! GA