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[A Dead Mech]

StrataDragoon, on 25 February 2013 - 05:52 PM, said:

You wanna sit back and trade blows? Im down, Imma troll anyways.
Your a 1 shot, last time I faced you, you was talking **** and I said lets 1v1, boom your dead you left the match before I even got to troll you.

Strata 5 Zensei 0

[Gaan Cathal]

Warrax the Chaos Warrior, on 25 February 2013 - 05:53 PM, said:

I... I don't understand the question. And now I've offended you in some way??

He wishes to confirm that you did not play the first boxed edition of honourable model-mech strategy game, because having lacked that experience, you are an inferior being whom he can ignore. Possibly, you lack a soul, being only a meat-bag servitor to his golden-bearded, portly superior race. Also he wishes to know how much you have spent on this electronic fascimile of said strategy opus, presumably because the poor amuse him and he assumes you to be one, since meat-bag servitor is an unpaid position.

[Krellek]

This orange-curd-filled cake topped with Mrs. Milman's chocolate frosting was Martha's father's favorite. Make it as a birthday treat for someone special in your life.

• YieldMakes one 8-inch layer cake

Ingredients

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  For The Frosting
  
  • 16 ounces semisweet chocolate, very finely chopped
    
  • 2 2/3 cups heavy cream
    
  • 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
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  For The Cake
  
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
    
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
    
  • 1 1/2 cups cake flour, not self-rising
    
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    
  • 1 teaspoon salt
    
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
    
  • 4 large eggs
    
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
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  For The Orange Curd
  
  • 12 large egg yolks
    
  • Zest of 2 oranges
    
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
    
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
    
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
    
  • 1 cup (2 sticks), plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces

Directions

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  Make the frosting: Place chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring cream to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Pour over chocolate and let sit, undisturbed, for 3 minutes. Gently whisk until combined and smooth. Whisk in the corn syrup.
  
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  Let cool to room temperature, then transfer ganache to refrigerator and chill, stirring frequently and scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula, until slightly stiff and cool enough to spread, about 1 hour. If frosting becomes too firm, briefly place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and stir until desired consistency is reached. Frosting should be smooth and spreadable, but not runny.
  
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  Make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-by-2-inch round cake pans; line the bottoms with parchment paper. Butter parchment and dust with flour, tapping out excess; set aside. Into a medium bowl, sift together flours, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  
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  In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in eggs, one at a time, and then beat in vanilla. With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk and beginning and ending with the flour; beat until combined after each addition.
  
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  Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth with an offset spatula. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until the cakes are golden brown and a cake tester inserted in the centers comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack to cool 20 minutes. Invert cakes onto the rack; peel off the parchment. Re-invert cakes and let them cool completely, top sides up.
  
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  Make the orange curd: Combine yolks, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar in a heavy-bottom saucepan; whisk to combine. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula (be sure to scrape the sides of the pan), until the mixture is thick, about 8 to 10 minutes. Let mixture come to a vigorous simmer and cook, continually scraping sides of pan, for 2 minutes.
  
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  Remove saucepan from heat. Add salt and butter, one piece at a time, stirring until smooth. If desired, strain through a fine sieve into a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the curd to prevent a skin forming. Refrigerate until chilled and very firm, at least 2 hours or up to 1 1/2 weeks.
  
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  Assemble cake: Using a serrated knife, trim the tops of the cakes to make level. Split each layer into two, for a total of four. Place bottom layer on a rotating cake stand and with an offset spatula, carefully top with 1/2 cup of orange curd, leaving a 1-inch border. Place the second cake layer on top, spread with another 3/4 cup of the orange curd. Repeat with the third layer; top with the final cake layer. Insert 3 wooden skewers into the top of the cake to secure.
  
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  For the crumb coat, spread the entire cake with a thin coat of frosting using an offset spatula. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  
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  Spread the entire cake with remaining frosting, swirling to coat in a decorative fashion. Serve immediately, or refrigerate, covered with a cake dome. Let sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.

Edited by Krellek, 25 February 2013 - 06:00 PM.

[IIIuminaughty]

Zensei, on 25 February 2013 - 05:56 PM, said:

bull strata, lets trade everything in the mech bays

If you want me to tell you my mech builds thats all you had to say. Still won't work for you tho, your a horrible pilot...Who gave this guy his lincese anyways?

[Team Leader]

Edited by Team Leader, 25 February 2013 - 06:03 PM.

[Kibble]

Could not understand a word th OP said except for "....1 Canadian dime".

I assume.....French Canadian? That would explain the crazy.

[Darius Deadeye]

Zensei, on 25 February 2013 - 06:00 PM, said:

Whats the worst that can happen? I spend more or this ***** plays me?

Worst case scenario we run out of cookies. The above recipee should alleviate risk of said scenario.

[Krellek]

Darius Deadeye, on 25 February 2013 - 06:01 PM, said:

Worst case scenario we run out of cookies. The above recipee should alleviate risk of said scenario.

Cake Bro, I bring cake

Edited by Krellek, 25 February 2013 - 06:04 PM.

[IIIuminaughty]

Zensei, on 25 February 2013 - 06:00 PM, said:

Whats the worst that can happen? I spend more or this ***** plays me?

Yo uninstall the game.
If you want we can sync drops right now and 1v1. Loser Quits game forever and never comes back to this website ever?

[ChrisOrange]

Well something is happening here I dont even...whatever /// GO GET EM ZEN!


I don't know what's happening but i'm cheering for zen!

[A Dead Mech]

GO STRATA I would watch this fight. Zen gonna get K.O'd like Pacman LMAO

[Team Leader]

enjoy that beautiful gif everyone

[IIIuminaughty]

Team Leader, on 25 February 2013 - 06:05 PM, said:

enjoy that beautiful gif everyone

It made me tear up

[Demoned]

this is the first topic to blow my mind



what the ******* is going on

[IIIuminaughty]

He mad cuz I told him to shut the hell up. Apparantly he took it to heart.

Zensei, on 25 February 2013 - 06:07 PM, said:

OK, still not paying, was paying, was willing to pay even more, still though, not dropping, not for this. So hey Strata, you just cost PGI hundreds, cuz baby I have been paying for the privilege and playing you, that just aint, the game though, that just was.

...Shut The Hell Up...
Unistall already.

[Chemistry Warden]

[Zarcuthra]

Zensei, on 25 February 2013 - 05:39 PM, said:

So bust me all you want, move me off topic, but......Have not paid 1 Canadian dime since,. by now I would most certainly paid, and I mean PAID for the 2 Hero mechs not in my mech bay now, I would have BOUGHT both of those mech bays and modified the **** out of both of them.

PGI is not my MW, they can be but I'm sure a volunteer will make sure they never see this.

Hundreds of Dollars spent and not a dime of appreciation earned.

still zen

Ummmmm.......Is it just me... I had a very difficult time understanding this rant. I don't even know where to start. On the plus side, I found a great cake recipe.

Edited by Zarcuthra, 25 February 2013 - 06:17 PM.

[ChrisOrange]

(this one not a real meme btw. IF you post it and it blows up feel free to take credit internet is free, you're welcome.)

go zen!

Edited by ChrisOrange, 25 February 2013 - 06:22 PM.

[IIIuminaughty]

Zarcuthra, on 25 February 2013 - 06:12 PM, said:

Ummmmm.......Is it just me... I had a very difficult time understanding this rant. I don't even know where to start.

He wanted me 2 troll him.

[Chemistry Warden]

Zarcuthra, on 25 February 2013 - 06:12 PM, said:

Ummmmm.......Is it just me... I had a very difficult time understanding this rant. I don't even know where to start.

It wasn't just you. I'm not sure if it even is a rant.