What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!

Edible flowers can be found in the produce section of most large grocery stores these days and are specifically labeled as being for culinary uses.
distilled water
unsprayed flower petals (edible variety, such as rose petals, borage, and violets)
Pour distilled water into an ice cube tray, filling the sections halfway full and freeze until firm.
Add your unsprayed flower petals (rose petals, borage, and violets are especially pretty when used this way), then cover with distilled water and freeze until completely hardened.
Use in your favorite beverages. The flower ice cubes are especially pretty when used in glasses of club soda or sparkling water.
NOTE: Flowers which have been sprayed with pesticides should NEVER be used for culinary purposes either as an ingredient in a recipe or as a garnish. NEVER give edible flowers to children or persons with compromised immune systems.
Victoria Wesseler, CDKitchen Staff
Read more: Edible Landscaping Part Two: Should You Really Be Eating Those Flowers?
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
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