My Kind of Birthday Cake

hal4uk · June 15, 2010, 08:09:14 PM

Happy Birthday, Carolyn!
You know.. I have a birthday coming up.. (well.. eventually...) so, like, if you're still in the baking mood... ::)

Caribou · June 15, 2010, 08:47:00 PM

Thanks Hal4uk!
I just edited my original post so it now contains the recipe so you can make one, too ;)
Too tell you the truth, I'm not much of a baker either :D
Carolyn

ArnieM · June 15, 2010, 10:04:42 PM

Thanks for the recipe Carolyn. The cheesecake looks gorgeous.

My wife's girlfriend, Julie, specializes in deserts. She has made some presentation-type cheesecakes.

I figure if I print out your recipe, in color, and leave it on the kitchen table, maybe the next time she comes over she'll say "What's this?"

Wish me luck. ;D

Caribou · June 16, 2010, 06:03:47 AM

You're welcome Arnie :)
It's a good, fool-proof recipe, too.
You can add anything to the top like jam or melted chocolate, etc.
Good luck with your plan ;)
Carolyn

Caneyscud · June 16, 2010, 07:09:55 AM

Arnie - is Julie the Ceiling Fan Lady?

When I first started making cheesecake, I got all kinds of puffing, cracks, etc.... Turned out, I was overcooking it. Needs to be just set in the middle. Plus, I've been adding humidity in the oven (water in a pan) - keeps the cracks away. Also will cook at a lower temp. for a longer period. I've heard of overnight cheesecake cooks - so cheesecake may be the low-n-slow of the Pastry world! Alton does a good job at explaining a cheesecake, but it turns out creamier than I like. He uses a water bath. So does Emeril. His recipe is similar to the one that I use which is supposedly from Lindy's on Time Square.

Caribou · June 16, 2010, 07:15:21 AM

Hi Caney,
I think the hour of cooling in the oven with the door ajar also helps to remedy the cracking problem, too.
Since I have used this recipe, I've never had a problem with them cracking while cooling.
Carolyn

ArnieM · June 16, 2010, 08:55:27 AM

Quote from: Caneyscud on June 16, 2010, 07:09:55 AM
Arnie - is Julie the Ceiling Fan Lady?

Yeah.

deb415611 · June 16, 2010, 09:06:30 AM

I use a water bath for mine. I have been using the recipes from Juniors

I'm going to take a look at Carolyn's because it looks so awesome.

Caribou · June 16, 2010, 01:00:20 PM

Hey Deb,
Are there recipes on the site?
That Devils Food Cheesecake is the most sinful looking cheesecake I have ever seen :D
Carolyn

deb415611 · June 16, 2010, 01:43:33 PM

There used to be recipes on the site but it has changed. I have the cookbook. Which recipe do you want?

The Devils Food Cheesecake is sinful. I had a piece at their restaurant. That is the cheesecake that was made for the Bobby Flay cheesecake throwdown.

They have a strawberry shortcake cheesecake that is good too, I made a blueberry version of it a couple years ago.

Caribou · June 16, 2010, 02:00:37 PM

Ooooo Deb,
That looks so good!
Yes, I remember that throw down episode...I didn't put 2 and 2 together. :D
I'd love the recipe for the one you did, I have tons of strawberries coming on right now and I could see doing that with the huckleberries too.
Oh, yeah, I wouldn't mind the Devils Food one, too.

On the subject of Bobby Flay's show, I planted a bunch of baking pumpkins this year so I could try fresh pumpkin in my pies, like that gal that was featured in the pumpkin pie throw down.
You tasted her pie, too...lucky Deb!
Carolyn

deb415611 · June 16, 2010, 02:14:46 PM

Quote from: Caribou on June 16, 2010, 02:00:37 PM
Ooooo Deb,
That looks so good!
Yes, I remember that throw down episode...I didn't put 2 and 2 together. :D
I'd love the recipe for the one you did, I have tons of strawberries coming on right now and I could see doing that with the huckleberries too.
Oh, yeah, I wouldn't mind the Devils Food one, too.

On the subject of Bobby Flay's show, I planted a bunch of baking pumpkins this year so I could try fresh pumpkin in my pies, like that gal that was featured in the pumpkin pie throw down.
You tasted her pie, too...lucky Deb!
Carolyn

remind me Friday & I'll get you the recipes - have to get ready for JB concert tonight - I'm in charge of the food (surprise, surprise :D)

I didn't have the pumpkin pie but her chocolate bourbon pecan pie was out of this world. I brought home a frozen unbaked beef & cheese pie & that was incredible too. It's really cool because she does 5" pies in addition to the regular size.

classicrockgriller · June 16, 2010, 02:23:22 PM

We'll remind you on Friday so you can post the recipe. ;D

Caribou · June 16, 2010, 03:47:34 PM

Quote from: deb415611 on June 16, 2010, 02:14:46 PM
Quote from: Caribou on June 16, 2010, 02:00:37 PM
Ooooo Deb,
That looks so good!
Yes, I remember that throw down episode...I didn't put 2 and 2 together. :D
I'd love the recipe for the one you did, I have tons of strawberries coming on right now and I could see doing that with the huckleberries too.
Oh, yeah, I wouldn't mind the Devils Food one, too.

On the subject of Bobby Flay's show, I planted a bunch of baking pumpkins this year so I could try fresh pumpkin in my pies, like that gal that was featured in the pumpkin pie throw down.
You tasted her pie, too...lucky Deb!
Carolyn

remind me Friday & I'll get you the recipes - have to get ready for JB concert tonight - I'm in charge of the food (surprise, surprise :D)

I didn't have the pumpkin pie but her chocolate bourbon pecan pie was out of this world. I brought home a frozen unbaked beef & cheese pie & that was incredible too. It's really cool because she does 5" pies in addition to the regular size.

Thanks Deb!
Have fun at the concert tonight :)
Carolyn

deb415611 · June 16, 2010, 04:42:26 PM

Quote from: Caribou on June 16, 2010, 03:47:34 PM

Have fun at the concert tonight :)
Carolyn

It's tomorrow night, takes a night to prep - well plus what I did over the weekend ;D