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WFMW: Let Them Eat Cake

June 22, 2010 by Kristen

My family loves cake! We would pass up a pie and ice cream any day for a moist piece of cake. We don’t even need forks. Because we are classy like that.

I thought I’d share an easy, economical way to know your cake is ready in the center. I used to use toothpicks, but I don’t always have those on hand and plus I burn myself easily because they are so short.

My tip: Take one dry spaghetti noodle and insert it into the middle of the cake, if it comes out clean. you’re ready to let them eat cake!

You can read theΒ WFMW guidelines here!

Please note that I changed the themed suggestions for the next few months (you can read them here). In two weeks, I’d love for you to share your favorite summer recipe! Please remember that themes are just a suggestion. As always, you’re free to link up any tip that works for you!


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  1. Jennifer @ Saving & Giving says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:00 pm

    Great idea! We usually have spaghetti noodles on-hand. We’re also cake-lovers. We don’t need icing…. just bring on the cake and a big glass of milk!

    Reply
  2. Amy @ BloggingWithAmy.com says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:04 pm

    Oh! Now there’s a smart idea. I’m a toothpick-user too, but this makes a whole lot more sense…and I’ve always got spaghetti noodles in the house. Thanks for the tip!

    Reply
  3. Celeste says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:06 pm

    I do the same thing (the spaghetti trick)!! Much better than a toothpick…I learned it from my grandma. I used to not be a “cake person” at. all. But! Now I love, love, love cake! (but…the cake must be cold! – straight out of the fridge,please! yum!!)

    Reply
  4. Jenny86753oh9 says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:22 pm

    Now that’s a great idea! I usually use the bounce back method (poke the top and it should bounce back), but I’ve noticed on some things I bake it’s not a good indicator. The boys will get a kick out of this one!

    Reply
  5. Kristie says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    Thanks! I would have never thought of that.

    Reply
  6. Sherry says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    How cool is that?! I’ve always used toothpicks, but this would make a lot more sense for a deep cake. πŸ˜€

    Thank you for hosting each week!

    Reply
  7. mandi@itscome2this says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    So clever!! I would have never thought of that!

    Reply
  8. Janna @ The Adventure of Motherhood says

    June 22, 2010 at 10:56 pm

    Pardon the pun THAT’s using your noodle! Great idea.

    Reply
  9. bridget {bake at 350} says

    June 22, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    I *never* would have thought of that! So smart!

    Reply
  10. Kara @ Home With Purpose says

    June 22, 2010 at 11:14 pm

    Great idea! Never thought of a noodle…

    Thanks for hosting as always!

    Reply
  11. Alyssa @ Keeping the Kingdom First says

    June 22, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    WHY have I been using a knife all these years? Just one more thing to wash! Love this tip, keep ’em coming, please. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  12. Eos Mom says

    June 22, 2010 at 11:47 pm

    That is a great tip–toothpicks are just not long enough for bundt cakes! Genius!

    Reply
  13. Barb @ The Forever Neighbor says

    June 23, 2010 at 12:07 am

    AWESOME IDEA!!! My hubby always takes my toothpicks so whenever I need them they are not there. I will be using this idea next time I make a cake. Thank you for hosting!
    Blessings!

    Reply
  14. Amanda @ High Impact Mom says

    June 23, 2010 at 12:45 am

    Great idea! I’m a little ashamed I hadn’t thought of that! Such a simple straight from the cupboard fix! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  15. Alea says

    June 23, 2010 at 1:19 am

    I do that, especially with bundt cakes which are much deeper than other cakes.

    Reply
  16. maggy, red ted art says

    June 23, 2010 at 1:36 am

    Oh wow! Had no idea you could use a piece of spaghetti! Top tip! Thank you!!!

    Thank you for hosting the linky!

    Maggy

    Reply
  17. Carol@simple_catholic says

    June 23, 2010 at 4:00 am

    This is a great tip!

    Thanks again for hosting WFMW. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  18. Janet says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:25 am

    “Because we are classy like that.”

    I am crackin up!!!!!!

    Blessings to you this day,

    Janet

    homeward4.blogspot.com

    Reply
  19. Kristin says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:30 am

    Great tip for teaching cooking with kids. It’s a lot safer for testing.

    Reply
  20. Wendy (The Local Cook) says

    June 23, 2010 at 6:46 am

    Today I linked up to my post on homemade pesto. It is so easy! When I first learned I could make my own, and how simple it is, I couldn’t believe I had been paying that much for it in the store!

    Reply
  21. Melissa@SimplyMel says

    June 23, 2010 at 7:22 am

    Great idea! I always end up using a fondue fork but that leaves some pretty big holes! Haha. Never would have thought of a spaghetti noodle.

    Oh, boy I see SO MANY posts I want to read! It’s going to take me a week to read most of these. I don’t know how anyone gets to all these good ideas.

    Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  22. Molly Green says

    June 23, 2010 at 7:45 am

    Thanks for that tip. I have always used toothpicks, but never thought of using a spaghetti noodle!

    Reply
  23. Jennifer Sikora says

    June 23, 2010 at 7:51 am

    This is my first time linking up! I look forward to digging through these links!

    Reply
  24. Brandi says

    June 23, 2010 at 7:52 am

    How neat–so I guess the noodle doesn’t break easily?? I will have to try that next time. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  25. Lana @ ilovemy5kids says

    June 23, 2010 at 9:44 am

    Smart move! That is an awesome idea…noodles always remind me of my physics class in high school. Our teacher used to love making us use them for different projects i.e. building a bridge so a little toy car could go over it!

    That could be a whole post in itself. 101 ways to use your noodle! πŸ™‚

    Blessings to you,
    lana @ http://www.ilovemy5kids.blogspot.com

    Reply
  26. Stacy @ Delighting in the Days says

    June 23, 2010 at 10:13 am

    I really like your idea Kristen! I’m going to try it.

    Thanks for hosting WFMW!

    Reply
  27. Lori S. says

    June 23, 2010 at 10:18 am

    Fun blog! I have added your link party to my Linky Love Library page on my blog. Thanks for hosting.

    ~Lori@live,laugh,love,create πŸ™‚

    Reply
  28. Sew Much Ado says

    June 23, 2010 at 10:28 am

    Thanks so much for hosting! Have a great week, thanks for the spaghetti noodle tip :).

    Reply
  29. Michelle@Gotchababy says

    June 23, 2010 at 11:41 am

    Oh so easy– I love it! Also, I have to say that when I read the title to this post, I immediately thought of the Bill Cosby routine where he rationalizes letting his kids have cake for breakfast (it has eggs! flour! etc).

    Reply
  30. Jane Anne says

    June 23, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    I am so excited about this tip! I lost my Pampered Chef cake tester not too long ago. You just saved me money. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  31. DigiMom says

    June 23, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    What a fun tip! This is a great way to let the kiddos help and not get burnt. Thanks!

    Reply

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