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jonbwfc
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Well 'a can' of something sure confuses the hell out of me. And what is 'heavy whipping cream'? Cream with an extra neutron (/nerdjoke)?
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JJW009
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Actually I think it's an S&M term. </perv joke> _________________jonbwfc's law: "In any forum thread someone will, no matter what the subject, mention Firefly." When you're feeling too silly for x404, youRwired.net
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ProfessorF
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Does it matter? So long as you're using the same cup, it should work. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-heavy-whipping-cream.htm </boringanswer>
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davrosG5
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Given that a lot of baking relies on ingredient ratios there's no real issue with American measures, provided you don't use different sized cups in the same recipe.
Metric is actually the least sensible in some ways as the ratios are much harder to work out if they've been converted from an imperial recipe (e.g. 8 oz = 225g but 4 oz is 100g). Provided you use the same units throughout and you have a decent set of scales it really doesn't matter.
The American system actually works out better in some regards as you don't actually need scales to make things, just a cup (which I believe was one of the original reasons for coming up with the system in the first place).
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jonbwfc
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My problem with the American system is you can't rely on portion sizes. As you say, if you use the same cup the ratios will be ok but (as an example) with metric measures you know a given list of ingredients will be correct for a given quoted cake tin to bake them in. With American measurements these things are always approximate - you may get enough batter for 12 cupcakes or only 10, which might be a problem - with a single cake if you use a tin that's too big baking it for the recommended time will overcook it.
American measures are internally consistent, European ones are externally consistent.
The point I suppose is to always use one or the other and learn how to adjust for your oven and equipment.
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ProfessorF
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There you go. That's baking practice internationally.
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Linux_User
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The end result should look something like this: 
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Zippy
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This was a triumph....  _________________The Official "Saucy Minx"  This above all: To Thine Own Self Be True "Red sky at night, Shepherds Delight"..Which is a bit like Shepherds Pie, but with whipped topping instead of mashed potato.
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jonbwfc
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I'm making a note - 'complete success'.
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Zippy
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technically "I'm making a note here 'huge success" it's hard to over-state my satisfaction!  _________________The Official "Saucy Minx" This above all: To Thine Own Self Be True "Red sky at night, Shepherds Delight"..Which is a bit like Shepherds Pie, but with whipped topping instead of mashed potato.
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jonbwfc
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There's no sense crying over every mistake You just keep on trying 'till you run out of cake
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Zippy
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I'm not even angry I'm being so sincere right now even though you broke my heart and killed me  _________________The Official "Saucy Minx" This above all: To Thine Own Self Be True "Red sky at night, Shepherds Delight"..Which is a bit like Shepherds Pie, but with whipped topping instead of mashed potato.
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Linux_User
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and tore me to pieces
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Zippy
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and threw every piece..into..a fire
_________________The Official "Saucy Minx" This above all: To Thine Own Self Be True "Red sky at night, Shepherds Delight"..Which is a bit like Shepherds Pie, but with whipped topping instead of mashed potato.
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Zippy
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Anyway...this cake is great, so delicious and moist: Ingredients: 8oz (200g) mixed fruit 2 medium eggs (beaten) 6oz (150g) brown sugar 6oz (150g) self raising flour 4oz (100g) margarine 1 level teasp mixed spice Pinch of salt Place 8oz (200g) mixed fruit into a saucepan and cover with cold water Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes Drain and keep in saucepan Add margarine to the fruit and let it melt Add beaten eggs, sugar, flour, mixed spice and a pinch of salt Mix well Pour into an 8 inch (20cm) tin, greased or lined (or equivalent loaf tin) Bake at 170°C (340°C, gas mark 4) for approx 1 hour Remove from tin and allow to cool on a baking rack Serve with a hot cup of tea! _________________The Official "Saucy Minx" This above all: To Thine Own Self Be True "Red sky at night, Shepherds Delight"..Which is a bit like Shepherds Pie, but with whipped topping instead of mashed potato.
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