Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: JakksBrand: Girl Gourmet
Release Date: 2009-07-01
Model: 01809
Product features:
- Cakes Bake in 30 secs
- Decorate with the Motorized Gel Decorator
- Comes with Everything you need to make 4 Fondant Cakes.
- Girl Gourmet Website
- Quick, Fast, Easy and Tastes Amazing!
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Toys and Games Reviews of Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery
Customer Review: Exceeded Expectations!
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading all the reviews for this product I was extremely scared to open the box. But, my little one asked for and received it for her 5th birthday from her grandma and there was no turning back (only delaying the inevitable). My kids love to watch Ace of Cakes and shows like Challenge so they were so excited to do this together.
Yesterday, we had the perfect opportunity to break into the box. My older daughter (age 7) has a severe peanut allergy and we were going to a party where we knew the cake was not safe. So, amazingly these cake mixes (NOT the CUPCAKE ones) are safe! We decided we would make and take our own cakes.
The directions for the product were well written. My older daughter read each instruction for us and we followed them to successfully create two little 2-tier fondant covered cakes (one vanilla, one chocolate). Each cakes in total was a smidge bigger than a cupcake in total volume. Definitely a big enough portion for a child at a birthday party (if not a little big).
The first step is to mix up the cake, put the batter in the mold and throw it in the microwave for 30 seconds. We didn't have to add any additional time as the instructions indicated was possible.
Then came the fondant. This I believe was the "sticking" point for most of the reviewers here. We made 3 different colors (though 4 were included). We added the spoonful of water it directed and definitely had to add a little more. It was was necessary to then add a little extra confectioner's sugar. All of this was stated in the directions and honestly it was a very reasonable course of trial and error to get it to the right consistency (sort of "play-doh"-ish). Baking is not always an exact science especially with icing consistency as anyone who has made their own buttercream icing, etc. knows. It was a good learning experience!
The girls were able to roll out the fondant and cover their cakes. Then they came back with the third color and rolled out the fondant to use the little cookie cutters to create decorations for their cakes. They also used the included white gel to add some details. In one instance, we used the white gel sort of like glue to stick 2 pieces of dry fondant together (it does begin to set up after some time which is expected).
As for the TASTE, the girls loved it! I tasted both and was quite amazed for a 30-second microwave bake cake in a "kid's toy". So satisfied with being able to make their own creations and eat it too!
I should say we did not actually use the gel dispenser yet. We were in a little bit of a rush by the time we got to that step but next time we will do it.
The BOTTOM LINE is this is a great product that kids will love when parents take the time to assist them. I think the second time around my older daughter will probably be able to judge the consistency of the fondant by herself now that we have worked with it.
Description of Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery
The Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery will let your kids whip up a delicious 2-tiered mini fondant cake just like Duff Goldman of the hit Food Network series Ace of Cakes. No hot oven necessary- cakes are baked in the microwave in 30 seconds! It will take no time for kids to be on their way to creating edible art. The package insert showcases some of the famous cakes featured on Ace of Cakes to inspire your child's creativity. The Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery ingredients are gluten and wheat-free, trans-fat free, and are produced in a nut-free facility in the U.S. Includes: Cake Bakery unit Cake mixes 4 color fondant mixes 1 bag of rainbow sprinkles 1 tube of white icing Icing decorator Decorating wheel Microwave baker Mixing bowl Cake mold Measuring spoon Tray Spatula Fondant cutters Utensil holder Working mat Rolling pin Icing cartridges Cartridge cleaning brush Recipe cards and instructions.With the Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery, kids can bake and decorate their own tasty creations without all the mess. The Cake Bakery helps teach children the basics of baking in their own home while allowing them to add their own creative touches with fondant shapes and gel decorators. Kids ages 8 and up simply need a microwave oven and some adult supervision to start having fun with baking.
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 Kids can learn baking basics, add their own creative touches, and bake their own tasty treats with the Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery! |
 Make a variety of cakes, fondants and decorative creations with the included mixes. |
The Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery comes with a variety of cake mixes, fondants and decorative treats that make the possibilities of creative cakes numerous. The cake mix flavors include chocolate and vanilla, while the fondant flavors include chocolate, blue, yellow, and red -- all of these require only water added to mix and prepare. For those with allergies, the mixes do contain milk, egg, or soy ingredients.
The overall design of the Cake Bakery is a workstation for cakes -- easy to set up and complete with all you need to mix, bake, and decorate your cakes. It includes a Cake Bakery base, gel decorator, decorating wheel, microwave dish and lid, mixing bowl and cake mold, measuring spoon, tray, spatula, utensil holder, work mat, rolling pin, cartridge cleaning brush, two gel cartridges, and four fondant cutters.
Baking cakes is easy. Simply follow the included instructions, add water to the mix, pour the batter into the cake mold, and put it in a microwave. (Children should wear baking mitts and have a supervising adult nearby at all times.) You now have perfectly baked Cake Bakery cakes.
Cakes with Creativity
Fondant can be mixed just like the cake batter. When thoroughly mixed, it's time for the creative step in the process -- decoration! Kids will enjoy rolling the fondant on the work mat with the rolling pin. Any of the four fondant flavors and colors can be combined to create new colors, and kids can cut ornamental shapes out of the fondant using the four fondant cutters.
After both the fondant and the gel are on the cake with your own unique design, you may want to toss on some sprinkles and -- voila! -- you've got your own tasty creation whipped up and ready to eat.
Stacking Up
The Cake Bakery is ideal for young children who want to make a tasty treat, but aren't quite ready for the messy and time consuming process of ovens and egg whites. Although getting the hang of the gel decorator may take a couple trial runs, kids will enjoy learning how to use the tool.
The cake batter is easy to mix and takes only seconds to bake in a microwave oven. However, parents and kids should be aware that the cakes do not taste as authentic or delicious as a professional or homemade cake. Still, the taste is sweet and satisfying and the step by step process is extremely efficient.
What's in the Box
Cake Bakery base, vanilla cake mix, chocolate cake mix, four fondant mixes, rainbow sprinkles, white gel, gel decorator, decorating wheel, microwave baker, microwave baker lid, mixing bowl, cake mold, measuring spoon, tray, spatula, four fondant cutters, utensil holder, work mat, rolling pin, two gel cartridges, cartridge cleaning brush, four recipe cards, and instruction sheet.
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