Chapter 707: Making a Cake (Page 1/2)
The Lantern Festival is of special significance to Huo Yining, because today is not only a traditional festival, but also his birthday.
At daybreak, Lin Man couldn't wait to get out of bed. After a quick wash, she hurried out to the supply and marketing cooperative. Along the way, she was thinking about what other ingredients she needed to buy.
Arriving at the supply and marketing cooperative, Lin Man went straight to the meat stall, eagerly searching for beef and mutton. However, to her disappointment, there was still no beef or mutton.
If she had known this would happen, she would have killed a sheep herself last night instead of resting.
But it didn't matter. She quickly adjusted her plan and weighed three pounds of pork belly, two pounds of ribs, one pound of lean meat, two pig's feet, a piece of pig liver, and a pig's stomach from the pork stall.
Although these meats are not as popular as beef and mutton, they are also quite delicious when used in cooking.
Thinking that she had chickens, ducks and geese at home that she had taken out in advance, and that she had bought so much meat, she should be able to make ten dishes.
Today is not only the Lantern Festival but also her son’s birthday, so the ten dishes are just perfect.
As for treating everyone to a meal, that was just a side thing; her son was the most important.
Birthdays are so important that Lin Man decided to make a birthday cake for her baby. Anyway, the situation is stable now and no one cares what your family eats.
However, when it comes to baking cakes, Lin Man is very confident. Even if she doesn't have an oven at home, she can always use the cooking pot to make delicious steamed cakes.
Moreover, making cream was no problem for her. When she came back from the city that day, she took out several bottles of canned fruits and jams from her mysterious space, which came in handy and were perfect for decorating the cake.
After purchasing the necessary ingredients, Lin Man rushed back home without stopping.
As soon as she got home, she didn't even bother to rest and immediately started making the cake. First, she had to steam a soft and sweet cake base.
She skillfully sorted the various ingredients for making cakes and put them aside, took out six eggs from the basket, and steamed the cake base while it was still early.
Huo Yining was so excited when he learned that his mother was going to make him a birthday cake that he danced with joy. Before Lin Man could even call him, he ran to the balcony kitchen like a gust of wind and volunteered to help.
Seeing her son so enthusiastic, Lin Man was happy, as she just happened to be short of someone to whip the cream.
When the other children heard the noise, they came over curiously and surrounded the stove.
They all had their eyes wide open and kept chattering about questions about cake making. Lin Man patiently explained them one by one.
At this time, the cake base is being steamed quietly in the pot, emitting bursts of tempting aroma.
Lin Man stood by the stove, methodically preparing to make cream. Just then, footsteps were heard. It turned out to be Huo Qinghuan leading Huo Rou and Huo Yifei over.
"Sister-in-law, what are you busy with?" Huo Qinghuan asked curiously.
Lin Man smiled and replied, "I was planning to make a birthday cake for Ningning!"
Hearing this, Huo Qinghuan's eyes lit up and he quickly said, "Sister-in-law, can I also learn how to do it?"
Lin Man looked at the cake base being steamed in the pot, thought for a moment and said, "The cake base is already steamed, but I can write down the specific production steps for you in detail.
When you have time, you can try making it yourself. As for whipping the cream, it's a little complicated and laborious. Qinghuan, you're quite strong, so why don't you help me whip these egg whites into foamy foam?"
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Huo Yining, who was standing by, was not happy to hear this. "Mom, you just praised me for my strength, why are you saying my uncle is stronger now?"
Lin Man smiled and patted her son's head, explaining, "Ningning, your uncle is indeed stronger than you."
When Huo Qinghuan went to the countryside, Huo Qingci was worried that his brother would not be able to survive in the countryside, so Lin Man gave him a powerful pill.
Although Huo Qinghuan no longer needs to engage in heavy physical labor, the power given to him by the powerful pill has been retained to this day, so his strength is still very great.
After saying this, Lin Man turned around and took out the necessary ingredients from the cupboard - egg whites, fresh milk, fragrant butter, and an appropriate amount of white sugar.
After everything was ready, she began to patiently and carefully teach Huo Qinghuan the techniques and tips for beating egg whites.
Huo Li heard a commotion coming from the balcony, and out of curiosity he walked over.
I saw my lovely little grandson standing there, holding an egg beater tightly in his hand, and drawing circles vigorously in a white enamel basin.
Huo Li couldn't help but sigh at her serious and focused look, so he walked forward and asked softly, "Qinghuan, what are you busy with?"
Huo Qinghuan turned around when he heard the voice, his face filled with excitement, and said to his grandfather: "Grandpa, my sister-in-law is teaching me how to make cream! Did you know?
Today is Yining's birthday, and my sister-in-law plans to make him a birthday cake herself." After saying that, he started working hard again, beating the cake even harder.
When Huo Li heard this, the cream cake he had tasted in a western restaurant in Hai City immediately came to his mind.
He still can't forget the taste. Compared with the ordinary egg cakes sold in the supply and marketing cooperative, he seems to like this cake with cream more.
Thinking of this, Huo Li couldn't help but look forward to it secretly. Maybe today he could feast on his food and taste that delicious cake again.
At this moment, Huo Li suddenly remembered something and asked Huo Qinghuan, "Qinghuan, did your father go to the city to buy a TV today?"
Huo Qinghuan nodded and replied with a smile, "That's right, Grandpa. Dad said that today is a particularly good day, so we have to buy the TV quickly so that he can feel at ease."
After hearing this, Huo Li snorted softly and muttered with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Your father must be worried that I would give the TV ticket to your sister-in-law. To avoid any more trouble, he hurried to the city to buy a TV."
Huo Qinghuan just chuckled foolishly and didn't respond. In fact, he knew in his heart that the reason his father was so anxious to buy a TV was not only because he wanted to have a good time.
There is another important reason: if you have a TV at home, you will have more confidence and advantages when looking for a partner in the future. After all, in this era, owning a TV is a rare thing.
He heard from his father that his aunt wanted to ask his grandfather for a TV ticket and a plane ticket, but his grandfather directly gave the TV ticket and the plane ticket to their family. He guessed that his aunt was very angry this time, and he didn't know whether she would tell her fourth aunt and youngest aunt.
If I tell them, I guess when they come over later, they will definitely complain endlessly in front of grandpa.
The warm winter sun illuminated the busy figures of Lin Man and Huo Qinghuan. Time passed minute by minute, and after an hour and a half, the cream fruit cake was finally completed!
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