Slimy Fingers in Cake Question

Perhaps this thread will be an effective deterrent for any Catheite confronted with cake in the near future. :)

Personally, I'm not all that phased by my OWN kids and their slimy little fingers, but the story about the adult licking and serving was so gross, lol.

Marie

PS: The real answer to this dilemma is to save yourself the hassle and simply buy the cake. :)
 
I think that is disgusting and really rude. If it was just immediate family maybe but if it is for guests then I would never serve that. I just think its unsanitary and you shouldn't serve food that has someone elses saliva in it. I don't care if its a kid or a grown person. ICKx(
 
Ugh. I have a 5 and a 6 year old, and if their fingers go in the bowl, they DO NOT go back. Usually, I just save the beaters for them. I'm allergic to eggs so I use this powder called Egg Replacer. I just made DD's birthday cake with it and it works great! (And no fear of salmonella...)

The thought of knowingly serving up my kids' germs to others is icky. I mean, germs are germs and there's no way to prevent ALL of them from floating around, but to plunge a slimy hand in the batter, well, I'd have to go out and buy more ingredients. (And I confess, I'd have the help of Mrs. Betty Crocker.) Again, ugh.
 
I'm with you on this one.

One clean finger in the batter, I wouldn't mind. But double dipping? Gross!

Of course, whatever cooties he got in the cake batter probably would be killed by the heat.
 
Susan. I do have 3 children and I would never let them lick the batter right out of the bowl and then back in and then proceed to bake the cake my kiddos get the beaters and the bowl after it has been deposited into pans. But then again I am a germaholic because my twins bring home enough without having to spread more around.

Just my 2 cents

beth6395
 
Susan. I do have 3 children and I would never let them lick the batter right out of the bowl and then back in and then proceed to bake the cake my kiddos get the beaters and the bowl after it has been deposited into pans. But then again I am a germaholic because my twins bring home enough without having to spread more around.

Just my 2 cents

beth6395
 
I do as Nancy's mom.:)

As the mom of 4 DS I don't even allow them in the kitchen when preparing food someone outside of our IMMEDIATE family (self, DH & DS) will consume.

That said, 2 of them are pretty good at baking goodies, but I police the heck out of their hands during the process and they've become quite diligent at keeping fingers out of the batter and waiting until the process is complete before licking anything.

If you teach them from day one the sanitary method, it is still fun --- after all, brothers can take turns slinging batter into each other's mouths and not get into trouble for sticking fingers into the bowl or licking spoons.}( :7
 
I do as Nancy's mom.:)

As the mom of 4 DS I don't even allow them in the kitchen when preparing food someone outside of our IMMEDIATE family (self, DH & DS) will consume.

That said, 2 of them are pretty good at baking goodies, but I police the heck out of their hands during the process and they've become quite diligent at keeping fingers out of the batter and waiting until the process is complete before licking anything.

If you teach them from day one the sanitary method, it is still fun --- after all, brothers can take turns slinging batter into each other's mouths and not get into trouble for sticking fingers into the bowl or licking spoons.}( :7
 
Very good point Melody!! (the boys slinging batter, etc) You really do have to come for a visit one day...with your boys of course.

briee
 
Very good point Melody!! (the boys slinging batter, etc) You really do have to come for a visit one day...with your boys of course.

briee
 
Yes Briee, we must get together with the kids, of course. Your place or mine it doesn't matter as long as there is a loft involved.

I can picture it now: The rope is hung from the loft railing, the trampoline is in place on the lower level, one-half of the children perch atop the loft while other one-half stand below next to the trampoline with bowls of batter and spoons in hand....1-2-3-JUMP...fire one.....
 
Yes Briee, we must get together with the kids, of course. Your place or mine it doesn't matter as long as there is a loft involved.

I can picture it now: The rope is hung from the loft railing, the trampoline is in place on the lower level, one-half of the children perch atop the loft while other one-half stand below next to the trampoline with bowls of batter and spoons in hand....1-2-3-JUMP...fire one.....
 
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