{"id":25244,"date":"2016-06-15T06:03:46","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T20:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/?p=25244"},"modified":"2016-07-28T12:25:36","modified_gmt":"2016-07-28T02:25:36","slug":"rain-drop-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/rain-drop-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Rain drop cake with edible flower inside"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hrecipe\" align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/raindrop-cake-550x309.jpg\" alt=\"raindrop cake ann reardon\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" class=\"photo\" data-wp-pid=\"25368\" \/><br \/>\n&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>Raindrop cakes are not really &#8216;cakes&#8217; as such they are more of a clear jelly or jello.  In this video I will show you how to make a raindrop with a 3D edible flower inside.  They are very pretty and a bit lighter on the calories than most desserts.  If you&#8217;re after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/3d-jelly-spiders-and-flowers-dessert-jello-recipe\/\" title=\"3D jelly spiders and flowers dessert jello recipe\" target=\"_blank\">spiders in jello you can find them here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/izcAgLRL2Mw?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"fn\">To make the raindrop cake you will need:<\/h4>\n<p>Needle: hypodermic nipro flomax 19G X 38MM<br \/>\nSyringe: 10millilitres (0.34 fluid ounces) luer lock latex free  (if you buy more than one you will not have to wash it out every time you want a different colour).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clear jello using powdered gelatin <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>56g (1.98 ounces) or 4 Tbsp powdered gelatin<br \/>\n1 cup or 250millilitres (8.45 fluid ounces) cool water<br \/>\n1 litre (0.26 gallons) or 4 cups water<br \/>\n<span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"amount\">300g (10.58 ounces) or 1 1\/3 cups<\/span> <span class=\"name\">sugar<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n1\/4 tsp citric acid (or other clear flavoring)<\/p>\n<p>Mix together the gelatin and 1 cup of cool water and leave to absorb the liquid.<\/p>\n<p>Place the 1L (0.26 gallons) of water, sugar and citric acid into a saucepan and heat until sugar is dissolved.<\/p>\n<p>Stir through the gelatin until it dissolves and then pour into containers and leave in the fridge to set.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-15-at-5.59.20-AM-550x335.png\" alt=\"water drop cake how to cook that\" width=\"550\" height=\"335\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25603\" data-wp-pid=\"25603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-15-at-5.59.20-AM-550x335.png 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-15-at-5.59.20-AM-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-15-at-5.59.20-AM-60x37.png 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-15-at-5.59.20-AM-400x244.png 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-15-at-5.59.20-AM.png 1584w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Clear jello using gelatin leaves <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>16 sheets of leaf gelatin (note the gelatin I used says 12 sheets sets 1 L (0.26 gallons), we are making a slightly firmer gelatin so I am using a little more.  Leaf gelatin can come in different strengths, check the instructions on your packet for how much gelatin is required to set 1 L (0.26 gallons), then increase slightly)<br \/>\nbowl of cool water<br \/>\n1 litre (0.26 gallons) or 4 cups water<br \/>\n300g (10.58 ounces) or 1 1\/3 cups sugar<br \/>\n1\/4 tsp citric acid (or other clear flavoring)<\/p>\n<p>Place the gelatin leaves in the bowl of cool water and leave to soften.<\/p>\n<p>Put the 1L (0.26 gallons) of water, sugar and citric acid into a saucepan and heat until sugar is dissolved.<\/p>\n<p>Squeeze the water out of the gelatin and add to the pan.  Stir well then pour into containers and leave in the fridge to set.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clear jello using agar agar <\/strong><br \/>\n13g (0.46 ounces) or just less than 1 1\/2 Tbsp agar agar<br \/>\n1 cup or 250millilitres (8.45 fluid ounces) cool water<br \/>\n1 litre (0.26 gallons) or 4 cups water<br \/>\n300g (10.58 ounces) or 1 1\/3 cups sugar<br \/>\n1\/4 tsp citric acid (or other clear flavoring)<\/p>\n<p>Add the agar agar to the cup of cool water and let it sit for 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Place the 1L (0.26 gallons) of water, sugar and citric acid and agar mixture into a saucepan and bring to the boil.  Boil for a couple of minutes to ensure the agar agar is dissolved.<\/p>\n<p>Pour into molds and leave set.  Note agar sets at room temperature so you do not need to refrigerate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-15-at-5.59.54-AM-550x477.png\" alt=\"water drop cake ann reardon\" width=\"550\" height=\"477\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-25604\" data-wp-pid=\"25604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-15-at-5.59.54-AM-550x477.png 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-15-at-5.59.54-AM-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-15-at-5.59.54-AM-60x52.png 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-15-at-5.59.54-AM-400x347.png 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Screen-Shot-2016-06-15-at-5.59.54-AM.png 1083w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Colored Jello <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>20g (0.71 ounces) or 2 Tbsp powdered gelatin<br \/>\n125millilitres (4.23 fluid ounces) or 1\/2 cup water<br \/>\n395g (13.93 ounces) tin sweetened condensed milk<\/p>\n<p>Food colours (pink, blue, yellow, green) <\/p>\n<p>Mix together the gelatine and cold water and leave to swell.<\/p>\n<p>Heat in the microwave to melt it then add in the sweetened condensed milk.   Split into smaller bowls to colour.  If the mixture sets before you\u2019re ready to use it \u2013 remelt in the microwave or on the stovetop.<br \/>\n<h7 class=\"updated\">Copyright 2016<\/h7><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\">How To Cook That<\/a>\n<\/div>\n \n<h4 align=center>My Cookbook<\/h4>\n<p align=center>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/cook-crazy-sweet-creations-cookbook-ann-reardon\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"40%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hardcover-book-mockup-of-a-woman-reading-3409-el1.png\" alt=\"ann reardon crazy sweet creations cookbook\" title=\"Crazy Sweet Creations Cookbook\" style=\"opacity: 0.8; -moz-opacity: 0.8;\" class=\"fade\" \/><\/a>\n<\/br>\nStores that sell my book listed by country:  \n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/ARcookbook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/ARcookbook<\/a>\n<\/br>\nAll recipe quantities in the book are in grams, ounces and cups.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/rain-drop-cake\/\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/raindrop-cake-150x150.jpg\" class=\"alignleft tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"raindrop cake ann reardon\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/raindrop-cake-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/raindrop-cake-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/raindrop-cake-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/raindrop-cake-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/raindrop-cake-1200x1200-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-wp-pid=\"25368\" \/><\/a><p>&nbsp; Raindrop cakes are not really &#8216;cakes&#8217; as such they are more of a clear jelly or jello. In this video I will show you how to make a raindrop with a 3D edible flower inside. They are very pretty and a bit lighter on the calories than most desserts. If you&#8217;re after spiders in jello you can find them here. To make the raindrop cake you will need: Needle: hypodermic nipro flomax 19G X<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25368,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1654,142,145],"tags":[31,2524,1486,952,1184,163,2521,2519,2520,1067,15,2523,1773,2522,1468],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25244"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25244"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41522,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25244\/revisions\/41522"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25368"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}