How to Make a German Paper Star Part One
After looking at 2 videos and several diagrams, I finally figured out how to make these. You need 4 strips of paper that are 17 inches long and 1/2 and inch wide. This is part one. I did it in 2 parts because I wanted the entire project on here. I had so much trouble learning how to do this because the other sources seemed to skip steps, or I couldn’t see the steps well enough. So, here it is, I hope someone is able to use it. If not for Christmas this year, maybe next year!!
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from lazydiamond and more videos in the Cakes category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com This moist cake will be perfect for your next get-together. To complete this How-To you will need: 1 stick salted butter, plus more for pans 2 c. sugar 2 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for pans 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 1½ c. vegetable oil 4 eggs 3 c. grated carrots 16 oz. cream cheese 16 oz. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 9" round cake pans Parchment paper 1½ c. pecans, chopped (optional) Step 1: Prepare pans Line the bottom of the pans with parchment paper. Then grease the paper and dust it with flour. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Step 2: Mix Use a hand mixer to combine the sugar, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl. Step 3: Add ingredients Mix in the vegetable oil and eggs until blended, and then add the carrots. Tip: Add 1½ cups chopped pecans to give flavor and crunch to the cake. Step 4: Pour batter Pour the batter into the pans and bake for 40 minutes. Then remove the pans from the oven and let the cake cool before frosting. Step 5: Make frosting Mix together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla in the other mixing bowl to make the frosting …
