Article: A southern caramel cake is a sweet cake made with layers of gooey and sweet. Serve this luscious southern caramel cake with tea and enjoy with your family or friends. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a hand mixer to mix 1 cup of butter, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, and 2.5 cups of granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. This will take about five minutes. Add six eggs and two egg yolks to the bowl and continue mixing on medium for about two minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract and continue mixing. Slowly sift 3 cups of cake flour into the bowl. Alternate sifting the flour into the bowl with scooping spoonfuls of sour cream 1 cup altogether into the mix. For instance, sift a few spoonfuls of flour into the mixing bowl, blend it for a moment on low, then add spoonful or sour cream, and blend again. Repeat until all the flour and sour cream is incorporated. Spray three 9-inch round cake pans with a nonstick spray. Pour the cake batter into the pans and bake them for about 25 minutes. Remove pans and let them cool. Next, make the caramel icing. Mix 1.5 sticks of butter, 2 (12 ounce) cans of evaporated milk, and 2 cups of granulated sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Leave in the saucepan, stirring occasionally. You can test if it's ready by dipping a spoon in it. If it's ready, it should stick to the spoon. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the caramel and mix it with a large spoon. Finally, assemble your cake. Place one of the cake layers on a large plate, then spoon some of the caramel in an even layer of it. Repeat with the other layers of cake. Use a spatula to spoon some caramel over the sides, too. An apple pie cake is the perfect marriage of apple pie and spice cake. A warm slice of apple pie cake is great in fall or winter, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix 9 cups of peeled and chopped apples, 4 tablespoons of butter, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1.25 cups of water, and 1/3 cup of sugar in a large mixing bowl. Once everything is evenly mixed and the apples have a nice cinnamon coat, pour the contents into a 13'' x 9'' glass baking dish. In another large bowl, mix cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 8 tablespoons of butter, 2/3 cup of milk, and 4 teaspoons of baking powder. Use a hand mixer to blend everything for two minutes on medium. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 2 eggs. Mix for another two minutes. Pour the batter over the cinnamon-apple mixture. Bake the cake for 35 minutes, or until golden brown. The heavenly white cake truly is a slice of heaven on earth. This cake is perfect for that weddings, baby showers, and anniversaries. To get started, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Sift teaspoons of salt, 4 teaspoons of baking powder, and 2.75 cups of cake flour together. Mix 4 egg whites in a mixing bowl until they are foamy. Gradually add a cup of sugar. Continue to beat the mixture until soft peaks form in the mixture. This mixture is called "meringue." Set aside for later use. Next, beat cup of butter until it is smooth. You might need to warm it a bit for a few seconds in the microwave. Add 1 cup of sugar gradually, and mix until everything is fluffy. Slowly add the flour and other sifted ingredients to the egg whites. Alternate adding the sifted ingredients with small spoonfuls of milk 1 cup altogether. For instance, add a bit of the dry ingredients, mix together, then add a few spoonfuls of milk, and mix again until all ingredients are incorporated. Mix in 1 teaspoon of almond extract and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Then, add the foamy meringue to the bowl and continue mixing. Scoop the batter out into a 15'' x 10'' x 1'' pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove and allow to cool on the rack.
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Make a southern caramel cake. Try an apple pie cake. Make a heavenly white cake.
Article: Piano lessons are a dime a dozen. To make your lessons seem more promising, aim them toward a certain group. If you specialize in beginning lessons, say so. If you have a flair for jazz improv or classical adaptations of contemporary songs, indicate your ability and desire to instruct students in the same way. You do not have to base your lessons solely around your niche, but focusing your advertising campaign on something unique is a good way to make your business stand out. Advertise a free workshop or demonstration. Many people, even those who have no present interest in taking formal lessons, will be willing to attend something free. Conduct a live demonstration and review a few basics. Focus on information or skills that are less common. By the end of a successful workshop, you will likely have a few participants who will begin considering formal lessons. As long as they know you offer lessons, you will probably be the first person they think of when they take the plunge. While fairly uncommon, some hotel lobbies, cafes, and other establishments have a piano as part of their decorations. If the piano is in operable condition, ask if you can play it. Offer to play it on a volunteer basis to attract customers. In return, ask if you can offer a business card to anyone who seems interested in taking lessons. While you certainly cannot make every lesson free, the occasional free lesson is a good way to draw students in. You can offer to make the first lesson free or you can provide a free lesson to a current student for each new student that he or she refers to you. Write an article about music or piano and look for places to submit it. Local newspapers and magazines are best, since they provide you with a means of advertising locally, but even non-local journals and websites can provide you with a way of proving your expertise. Potential students may feel more inclined to take lessons with someone they feel is an expert in the field. The trick to a good testimonial is knowing whose to use. Your nephew and your mother might be huge fans of yours, but they are also biased, and people who see your advertisement will think as much, too. Choose testimonials from past and current students as well as other instructors or members of the local music community. Be as specific as possible, giving out names and photos when possible. Writing that the comments came from "a former pupil" or "an expert in the field of teaching piano" will only make people doubt the legitimacy of the testimonial. However having something like an autographed photo from a well known pianist who taught you probably won't hurt. Pictures of piano contests you won won't either, accompanied with the certificate or plaque.
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Find a niche. Offer free workshops. Look for a place to advertise your own talents. Find excuses to give free lessons. Advertise your knowledge. Include testimonials.