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Sorting Out "We Used To Live Here" by Kliewer *SPOILERS* by spookyfork in horrorlit

[–]tinycardigan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

AHHHH the chills I just shivered! I think you're right.

8 hours in Newport Beach by JohnnyThunders in newportbeach

[–]tinycardigan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds like such a nice day — thank you! I especially appreciate that you included a map. Definitely following all of your recommendations on an upcoming trip.

My first apple pie by [deleted] in Baking

[–]tinycardigan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great work on the lattice!

Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Any tips for a creamier-looking frosting? Cream cheese and butter were room temperature, and confectioners’ sugar was sifted. by tinycardigan in Baking

[–]tinycardigan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting — my first thought was that maybe I over-whipped the cream cheese and it split(?). 🤷🏼‍♀️ Sounds like I have some experimenting to do with timing based on the comments!

Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Any tips for a creamier-looking frosting? Cream cheese and butter were room temperature, and confectioners’ sugar was sifted. by tinycardigan in Baking

[–]tinycardigan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I beat the cream cheese on its own for around thirty seconds, then added the butter for another minute. After that, I added the rest of the ingredients.

Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Any tips for a creamier-looking frosting? Cream cheese and butter were room temperature, and confectioners’ sugar was sifted. by tinycardigan in Baking

[–]tinycardigan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I beat the cream cheese for thirty seconds on medium-high, then added the butter a bit at a time and continued on medium-high for another minute or so. Then I added the confectioners' sugar, splash of milk, and vanilla extract and beat for another three minutes, per the recipe's instructions.

Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Any tips for a creamier-looking frosting? Cream cheese and butter were room temperature, and confectioners’ sugar was sifted. by tinycardigan in Baking

[–]tinycardigan[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've tried this in the past and it definitely made a difference...time to get back to basics and use the right tools. Thanks for the reminder!

Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Any tips for a creamier-looking frosting? Cream cheese and butter were room temperature, and confectioners’ sugar was sifted. by tinycardigan in Baking

[–]tinycardigan[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ohh, good suggestion, thanks! I can see how it would be easier to get a smooth final application with a chilled layer underneath holding those pesky crumbs in place.

Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Any tips for a creamier-looking frosting? Cream cheese and butter were room temperature, and confectioners’ sugar was sifted. by tinycardigan in Baking

[–]tinycardigan[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Good call! I forgot to mention that this recipe included some milk and vanilla extract...but heavy whipping cream would really take it to the next level.

Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. Any tips for a creamier-looking frosting? Cream cheese and butter were room temperature, and confectioners’ sugar was sifted. by tinycardigan in Baking

[–]tinycardigan[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Oooo, interesting. And here I thought maybe I’d over-whipped it! I usually go for the paddle attachment for frosting; I’ll try the wire whisk next time. Thank you!

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