This are really great! Too bad the almond paste costs so much I think I would be making these once a week. ;o)

Reviewed On: Dec. 22, 2006

Cake itself is great. But the frosting needs just a little work...I would recommend that you lessen the milk. Mix the sugar and cocoa to the butter, then add the vanilla, then add the milk about 1/4 cup at a time. Mix enough milk to make the thickness you want the frosting. When I added the 1 cup of milk I got a frosting that was a little too thin. and yes I did add the milk alternately with the sugar mixture.

Reviewed On: Dec. 14, 2006

This was the first time I made bagels. But instead of making them round...I made them into sticks. Roll them out like you do for a pretzel, then twist the ends together. I dusted them with a little garlic salt. (Kids complainted that they were too saltly) next time I'm trying garlic powder. (we like garlic). Kids said they came out better than the local bakery.

Reviewed On: Feb. 20, 2006