The recent economic downturn has taken it's toll even on one of America's most iconic figures: the Pillsbury Doughboy. Struggling to make ends meet, doughboy has been forced into 'cake burglaring' to feed his well known obsession with baked goods. This photo, taken by an eye-witness, shows doughboy engaging in one of his most recent acts of cake vandalism, with a suspicious vintage vehicle parked in the background. The expensive detailing on the vehicle suggests that doughboy may now be involved in a lucrative underground sugar ring. A thorough police investigation is sure to follow.
Story By My hubby, Jose A. (hehe! This is what we do at 11 PM on Thursday nights)Vanilla Cream Frosting Ingredients:
3 cups powdered sugar
4 tsp dried egg whites
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 stick very softened butter
1-2 tsp cold water
(I've yet to make a healthy version of this! At least this one uses less shortening than most others - I will keep experimenting!)
Kitchen notes for Mr. Egg Easter Egg, the Lemon Custard Cake with Vanilla Cream Frosting, is the Pillsbury Doughboy's Latest Victim
For cakes and cupcakes, bring eggs and dairy closer to room temperature so the batter emulsifies cleanly. Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full for an even dome. Cool completely before frosting so the topping does not melt into the crumb.
Weekend breakfasts reward mise en place — measure dry mixes the night before when you can. Keep cooked items warm in a low oven while you finish the rest of the plate so everything hits the table together.
Seasonal spices bloom when warmed briefly in butter or in the oven’s first minutes of baking. Make-ahead doughs and batters can save holiday timing; label freezer bags with bake temperature and approximate minutes so guests are not waiting on guesswork.
Storage: cool completely, then keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate when the recipe includes cream cheese, custard, or fresh dairy toppings.
Serving ideas: for leftovers of Mr. Egg Easter Egg, the Lemon Custard Cake with Vanilla Cream Frosting, is the Pillsbury Doughboy's Latest Victim, rethink the plate — toast slices, fold into a lunchbox, or warm gently and top with yoghurt or a fried egg when the recipe style allows.
Food safety reminder: refrigerate perishable fillings promptly, and when reheating leftovers, bring them to a steaming hot temperature throughout.
Further reading: BBC Good Food baking guidance.