Originally I had the idea to make a little car wash that the kids could walk through, but time got the best of me and I wasn’t able to! I was going to use pool noodles and hang streamers. I ended up trying to make a makeshift version of this in a doorway. In my mind it seemed like it would be more fun, but the kids were like “whatever” lol. Two Fast Birthday Party Ideas: Gifts! Hot melted butter in milk– use a microwave or stove to heat milk with the butter until it melts. Believe it or not, HOT milk helps with aeration in this cake. I doubted it, so I tried with cooled melted butter in milk and found it did not rise as well. Eggs– whipped to aerate, these are key to make the cake extraordinarily light and fluffy. You don’t get an eggy flavour; Plain / all purpose flour –compared to cake flour,the flavour of the butter and vanilla comes through better, the crumb is slightly more velvety AND it keeps slightly more moist too. Bonus: no need to hunt down / pay a premium for cake flour! Do not substitute with self raising flour or gluten free flour.

PLAIN– do not underestimate the power of this cake. It’s so moist with such a lovely vanilla and buttery flavour, it is sensational eaten plain. Though if serving to company, I do think it’s nice to at least finish it with a dusting of icing sugar / powdered sugar, and perhaps add a dollop of cream on the side and a fresh strawberry (or two)! In line with the race car theme party, label little tent cards with creative phrases to describe the food such as: Plush, moist, fluffy crumb without being freakishly unnaturally so (as some store bought can be). No more dense cakes !Rich Chocolate Fudge– frost it with Chocolate Fudge Frosting made with melted chocolate. Double the frosting so you have enough for the inside, top and sides. Bonus: No electric beater required for this one! Balloon arches remain one of the most popular balloon decorations out there, and they work so well for this type of celebration. Ask a party supply store to create your dream 2nd birthday party decoration , or DIY your own with a race car balloon garland kit . Sugar –best to use caster / superfine sugar if you can because it dissolves better in the eggs. But regular / granulated sugar works just fine too – you may just end up with some little brown spots on the base; Fried Mac and Cheese Balls - Fried mac and cheese balls are crispy on the outside, creamy and cheesy on the inside, and have the perfect crunch. Best way to use leftover mac and cheese.

This Vanilla Cake recipe is much more foolproof! Vanilla Sponge Cake used to make a Victoria sponge – spread with strawberry jam, top with whipped cream. How to make my best Vanilla Cake Ready to get planning an amazing two fast birthday party ? Explore some of our favorite ideas to help you embrace this theme — from birthday party decorations to ideas for your food and drinks and invites — like this Gold Balloons Two invitation . 1. “ Two Fast” Birthday Balloons Hosting a two fast birthday party is so much fun. There’s a lot you can do with the decor and styling to bring the theme to life. Get the party started even before that with some exciting themed party invites.x 20cm / 8″ cake pan – 21 minutes (if all one one shelf). Otherwise, put 2 on middle shelf and 1 pan on shelf underneath. Bake top 2 pans for 21 minutes, remove from oven. Move bottom pan up and bake for another 2 minutes then remove. The words“best served on the day” on a cakerecipe is never a good sign – it means it drastically degradesovernight. But THIS cake recipe is near perfect for 4 days – even 5 days! Bake your own birthday cake and create an exciting design with icing, or keep it simple and add a birthday cake topper to match the theme. If baking isn’t your zone of genius, commission a local baker to create a showstopping design that’s not only amazing to look at but delicious, too. 12. Race-Themed Party Bags Here’s what it looks like before and after beating: After 7 minutes of beating, the egg-sugar mixture will triple in volume (double in height in the mixing bowl). If you want your water bottles and drink cans to match your birthday party theme , invest in some fun themed drink holders or wrappers. This is a tiny detail, but these small things can help pull everything together.

Baking powder –not baking soda (bi-carb), it doesn’t rise as well. This is our safety net, extra helping hand to make the cake rise. cup tube pan or bundt pan(grease & dust with flour) – bake 1 hour, but note cake is not quite as fluffy as pictured and described. Still soft, but it’s slightly more dense (still delicious and thoroughly enjoyable, just different to intended)Someone’s second birthday is coming up, and they’ve requested a car-themed celebration. We have the perfect party theme — a “two fast” birthday party ! Oil –just 1 tablespoon adds a noticeable hint of extra moistness, especially on Day 4, without weighing down the cake in the slightest. Don’t be tempted to add more – I tried an extra tablespoon and it didn’t rise as well;

Your little racing drivers will need something tasty to refuel on. Make them smile by serving some delicious (and themed) race car cupcakes or wheel-shaped cake pops. Once you start, don’t stop– once you start beating the eggs, keep going until the cake is in the oven. Do not at any point stop and take a call from your chatty Aunt Margorie! Reason: bubbles in batter will subside if left sitting around, resulting in a dense cake. Chocolate Buttercream for a classic Birthday Cake or pastel-coloured buttercream like this Easter Cake; Explore these car-themed party games , and make a list of all the supplies you’ll need. On the day, set aside some time for games and let them go wild. Introduce some break time afterward so your little racers don’t run out of energy before the party ends. 10. Refueling Station There’s a widely held misconception that cake flour is the secret to a better cake. That’s only true for certain cakes. For this one, plain / all purpose flour yields better results. Ingredients in my Best Vanilla Cake recipeGlaze it with a semi-see-through glaze that drips elegantly down the sides, like the Lemon Glaze in this Lemon Yogurt Cake. Make it 2 x single layer cakes (or halve the recipe); and With a party this fun, nobody will want to leave. So when it’s time for them to go, let them take some of the excitement home with a personalized themed party bag. Speed limit sign - I made a "Speed Limit 2" sign on the computer and printed it out. I cut it out and framed it in a clear picture frame. Chocolate Mirror Glaze– for the ultimate professional touch! You will need to use the Vanilla Buttercream suggested above to create the supported frosting, and follow all directions in the Mirror Glaze recipe concerning flat and even surface etc.