Battle of the Sexes!

She wants vanilla, he wants chocolate. She wants vanilla, he wants chocolate! In the end, I baked 2 sponge cakes - Vanilla & Chocolate! I'm referring to my twins' request for their birthday cake. I don't want to bake two separate cakes for them, I'd rather prefer them to have the same cake. So in the end, I combine the vanilla and the chocolate sponge cakes to have a "Black & White Birthday Cake"! With Hello Kitty design for her, and a Ben 10 design for him. I also alternate the sponge cakes and halved the cake for each of them! Heehee...;)

In the end, they're satisfied and I'm happy with what I have created specially for them! The twins will be five years old this coming Tuesday! Happy birthday to my wonderful twins-Allyson & Anders!



With some time on my hand, I baked two loaves of Cheese Bread from Alex Goh's "The World of Breads". These cheese loaves included some almond nibs. They looked real nice though!



Just for fun, I drew on the breads! ;) Enjoy!



Disclaimer: Hello Kitty & Ben 10 designs are for my own personal use, not reproduced for sales.

14 comments:

thecoffeesnob said...
December 14, 2008 at 12:24 AM

That is such a cute idea! And a really smart one to keep both your kids happy at the same time.

Happy birthday, Allyson and Anders!

Carrie said...
December 14, 2008 at 1:41 AM

Hey!

Tats such a cute and nice cake!
Very innovative as well! If im ur kiddo, i'll polish the whole cake off! hehe..


Cheerios

Passionate About Baking said...
December 14, 2008 at 6:24 AM

Hi Laureen & Carrie,
Thank you! Well, when I'm left with no choice, I'd better think of something, else it might ended up both won't be happy! ;p

Honey Bee Sweets said...
December 14, 2008 at 7:53 AM

Totally understand where you come from on trying to please both your kids, great job! The soft cake and cheese bread is making me hungry now, haha. :)

Happy Homebaker said...
December 14, 2008 at 10:12 AM

I have the same problem trying to meet my two kids' different taste buds! Luckily they are not twins, I doubt I will be able to come up with such a great idea! It's my turn this week to crack my head on how to go about making my boy's bday cake, wish me luck!!!

Kitchen Corner said...
December 14, 2008 at 3:01 PM

Hi Jane,
You are so blessed to have a twins and your twins are so blessed to have a wonderful mum like you. God bless you Jane and Happy Birthday to Allyson & Anders!

Small Small Baker said...
December 14, 2008 at 3:28 PM

So clever of you to make a 2-in-1 cake! Wish your twins Happy Birthday! You are a great mum! :)

Passionate About Baking said...
December 14, 2008 at 8:28 PM

Hi Honey Bee Sweets,
Thanks for your compliments. :)

Hi HHB,
At least someone out there can understand my dilemna! I must thank all of you for giving me inspirations to bake cakes & pastries! I'm sure you can come up with something great for your boy. Good luck! :)

Hi Grace,
Thanks a lot! Yes, it's both a challenge and a blessing to have fraternal twins. They are just WORLD apart! Hahaha... Thank you for your blessings!

Hi SSB,
Thanks for your compliments too! I'm not a great mum, but just trying to satisfy both wonderful children only! ;)

Anonymous said...
December 17, 2008 at 10:28 AM

Hi Jane

Wow , you are so smart!!
I faced the same problem as you. Both wanted different cake and the design the choose are those tt 2-3kg minimum!! I was like... how are we gg to finish 4-5kg of cake??

Anonymous said...
December 17, 2008 at 10:31 AM

Happy Birthday to Ally & Anders!

Passionate About Baking said...
December 17, 2008 at 4:53 PM

Hi Fiona,
Thanks! The kids are just enjoying their "special" day & holiday these two days!
YES! I understand your problem. That was why I only bake small cakes for them. Otherwise, how to finish so much cakes, and so many times of celebrations?!?! :p

Honey Bee Sweets said...
May 19, 2011 at 5:47 PM

Totally understand where you come from on trying to please both your kids, great job! The soft cake and cheese bread is making me hungry now, haha. :)

Kitchen Corner said...
May 19, 2011 at 5:47 PM

Hi Jane,
You are so blessed to have a twins and your twins are so blessed to have a wonderful mum like you. God bless you Jane and Happy Birthday to Allyson & Anders!

Happy Homebaker said...
May 19, 2011 at 5:47 PM

I have the same problem trying to meet my two kids' different taste buds! Luckily they are not twins, I doubt I will be able to come up with such a great idea! It's my turn this week to crack my head on how to go about making my boy's bday cake, wish me luck!!!

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