Abstract
The writer relates that the current status of the cake is that it has risen to the right levels due to changing the temperatures in which it was baked. The writer posits that this was a crucial aspect of the operation, since it actually looks like a real cake. The writer relates that he feels he is on a good timeline to finish the cake for his brother, which will hopefully have some nice decorations on it after he finishes icing it.

Tags:cake, rise, writing

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The paper describes the origins of the "Southern style red velvet cake" as a dessert and discusses the coloring, taste and frosting of varying recipes.

From the Paper
"The traditional recipes call for frosting made from vanilla buttermilk, and this also factors into my decision. The other common modern variation is to substitute a cream cheese frosting, which I find is more suitable for the cream-side-down method of enjoyment, because its sweetness is not overpowering on the palate. I find that the vanilla buttermilk frosting lends itself better to the cake-side-down eating method, because the cake dissolves enough to allow the sweetness of the buttermilk to gradually take over, but not to overpower, since the cake also absorbs some of the creamy frosting at the same time. Diners with more of a sweet tooth might specifically prefer the reverse, quite naturally."

Tags:southern, style, red, velvet, cake

Abstract
This paper focuses on the traditional wedding cake, outlining its evolution as related to cultural traditions, famous cake designers, and decorating techniques. By way of history, the paper explains that the origin of the wedding cake is generally accepted to have been in the Roman tradition, in which each guest brought a small cake to the wedding. The cakes were then stacked on the table in levels and layers, the paper continues, and if the bride and groom could manage to kiss over the top of the levels of wedding cakes, then it was said to be good luck. The paper adds that the American culture in regards to the wedding cake is much like the British custom in that the wedding cake is actually a prop for the wedding part. The paper concludes by outlining the decorative elements of the traditional wedding cake.

Outline:
Introduction
The History of Wedding Cakes
The First Wedding Cakes (Ancient Rome)
Medieval England
19th Century
Present Day
Cultural Customs and Traditions
International Customs
American Customs
Famous Cake Designers
American Cake Designers
Duff Goldman
Colette Peters
Decorating Techniques
Icing
Decorations
References

From the Paper
"Goldman was trained as a pastry chef at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley and later worked for the French Laundry restaurant in Napa. He was also the executive pastry chef at the Vail Cascade Resort & Spa in Colorado. Goldman baked bread for Todd English's Olives in Washington D.C. as well. However, it was the cake business which Goldman began in his home kitchen that he is famous for and this is likely because his primary "cake making implements" include "a drill press and arc welder." (LaFleur, 2008)"

Tags:matrimony, tradition, pastry

Abstract
This paper discusses how in "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston the triumph and self-affirmation of Jane lies in her actions in opposition to the people's gossip as a statement on individuality, womanhood and the transcendence of social limitation. The paper looks at how Jane is a symbol of freedom, as the versions of freedom which Hurston is presenting. In particular, the paper argues that Jane's freedom should not have been present, or verified to the reader, without the risk taking of Tea Cup, who risks himself in so many ways in entering into a relationship with Jane. The placing of Tea Cup in that position of vulnerability is in the story the driving force behind the affirmation and actualization of Jane, enabling Hurston to drive home her ultimate message.

From the Paper
"The risk that Tea Cake takes in being with Jane is nonetheless ultimate serving the development of Jane and the central theme of the book, the empowerment of an individual, a woman and an African-American. The novel establishes the independence of Jane as a black woman, and Tea Cake serves, in the risks that he takes, to catalyze that final affirmation from the world that Jane is truly independent, and her character has fully developed and withstood the aspersions of her society in order to reach a higher ground where she is in control of her life, where Tea Cake is her ultimate test of character. The strength of character which Jane's interaction with Tea Cake bring s about is not only a power play, but an affirmation of her own humanity, in demonstrating her ability to forgive and find the higher ground of love and value for the things she has done."

Tags:freedom, African-American, woman

Abstract
This paper explains that Tastykake is the Tasty Baking Company's most prominent product line and regardless of having many competitors, such as Entenmann's, it has been very successful. The author suggests that Tasty Baking Company's market structure is monopolistic competition because there are many firms in the industry selling similar products with differentiation and it is not considered difficult to enter or exit the industry; however, with differentiation, firms are able to charge higher prices, shifting the demand curve to the right. The paper reports that revenue decreased from 2002 to 2003 and stayed the same for 2004; however; the cost of goods continued to decrease in all three years, which means they could have been paying less for materials, labor and overhead, resulting in a positive net income after taxes for year 2004. Includes SWOT analysis. Illustration.

From the Paper
"Tasty Baking Company continues to develop new products to fit the demands of its consumers and to stand out in front of its competitors. One of its newest innovations is Tastykake Sensables. Tastykake Sensables are not only sugar free, but they also have lower net carbohydrates. "Our goal is to provide sweet, indulgent rewards that fit with today's consumer needs. We developed Sensables to be responsive and provide our consumers with a great tasting sugar-free, sweet snacking alternative," said senior vice president of Tasty Bake. It is important to consider the customers needs and likeness when creating new products."

Tags:competition, wal-mart, product, revenue, swot

Abstract
This paper studies the significant role that love and relationship plays in Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God". The paper demonstrates how the character of Janie spent her days looking for love. It also shows how Janie achieves a strong wisdom of her self and comes to value her independence. The paper then explores Hurston's sex differentiations, concentrating on Janie's relationship with Tea Cake.

From the Paper
"Logan Killicks couldn't give this type of love to Janie. He might not have loved her at all. To him, Janie was just another working put of hands. He cared for her almost like another man. He was thoughtless of her feelings, her hopes, and her objectives. He possibly didn't know the color of her eyes. Janie was toiled hard by Logan. He made her do all sorts of things that only men ought to have to have done. He was even leaving to make her cultivate the fields-a job that needs a significant amount of power: power that Janie didn't have. Janie protested that nothing beautiful was ever said. She had no love with Logan Killicks. That is why she left him for a man that proved much prospective to give the type of love she was looking for."

Tags:logan, janie, tea, cake, love, relationships, pear, tree

Abstract
The character of Janie in "Their Eyes Were Watching God" is a celebrated female character in both African-American and non-African-American literature. Her search for affection and her slightly feminist views at a time when women were not even allowed to vote is inspirational and beautiful. This essay shows how her two unsuccessful marriages and her final affair with Tea Cake changed her for the better and for the worse and how all of her relationships helped her on her quest for what we all so desperately desire: love.

From the Paper
"However, Tea Cake makes her no promises and has nothing to offer her except his love, differentiating himself from his predecessors who pledged to meet her every desire. Janie does not expect much of the relationship, and is therefore amply rewarded. Tea Cake's devotion and simplistic adoration for her, which may have been partially due to the gap in their ages, is a breath of fresh air to Janie after her previous marital imprisonments. She feels infinitely free to do as she wishes without losing her much-valued feelings of affection."

Tags:african, american, cake, hurston, janie, joe, killicks, logan, neale, starks, tea, zora

Abstract
This is a brief biography of Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI, who is often cited as one of the causes for the collapse of the French Monarchy in the late 1700s. The paper addresses historical conditions that shaped the Queen's behavior, as well as personal and political events that contributed to her reputation as the woman who said of her starving peasant subjects, "Let them eat cake!"

Tags:marie, antoinettes, effect

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This paper presents a functional, sociological, and psychological analysis of the character of Tea Cake from "Their Eyes Were Watching God".

Abstract
This paper focuses on the fictional character of Betty Crocker which is famous with women all over America and even internationally. This figure has been associated with General Mills' consumer items and is now a household name as every American kitchen has either her cookbooks or her cake mixes or some other product present.

Tags:betty, crocker