I Bought AMAZON'S "MOST WISHED FOR" Kitchen Gadgets: what's ACTUALLY worth buying??

[@MsHakone1]

It says to mix on medium for 2 mins to add air to the mixture. Cutting the time will make the cake less airy and more flat.

[@lauragosnell2481]

Hahahahah! I understand what she means but so funny she doesn’t trust the recipe!! Hahaha

[@LiaBee1993]

And the cake mixes are usually made with cake flour, which has less gluten to activate, so “overmixing” with it is harder to so

[@missrodgers09]

Came to the comments to say that exact thing. 😂😂

[@krysb25]

When she said she was cutting the mixing time I was like "Noooo! You need to go the full 2 minutes when using cake mix!"

[@kjerstinspark-stahl105]

I came here to say this! Mix it well - and lately I’ve been using the whipping whisk to mix boxed cake and they turn out so light and airy!

[@sargassum6190]

Rachel: PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS! If you are trying something, please, just try it according to how it is supposed to done. It is so much more helpful for us❤❤❤

[@Alexandra11090]

Agreed. It’s hard because we all think we know better but as a reviewer how can you judge without first trying it according to their directions?

[@brandi524]

I don't mind her not following directions, realistically I would've tweaked it myself too. I wanted to throw strawberries over the pudding and bananas in between the layers of the cake while I was watching. There's two types in the world 😅 those of us who just want to see "what if" and those of us who need a guarantee.

[@sargassum6190]

@@brandi524 I agree with that normally, but when she doesn’t follow directions, and it doesn’t work… how can we know if we should try the recipe? It just isn’t great when she is wrong so often, and we can’t tell if it is bc of the recipe or because of the changes.

[@pthk2874]

@@sargassum6190it’s part of the fun tho! I quite enjoy it when she does her own thing cause that is what I would do too! 😂

[@wearelegion1163]

Influencers don't follow product directions. It's against the Influencer Code.

[@wts7273]

Cake batters usually specify a long beating time so lots of air gets incorporated- the goal is a light and fluffy cake! (You might’ve been thinking of quick breads like muffins, scones, etc which you don’t want to mix very long)

[@aboynamedjayy]

Ehhh, not really true at all. It is likely better to whisk the eggs separately to get the air and then combine with the cake flour. You can get a denser, tough crumb if you do it too long. Granted there is less gluten in cake flour so likely the two minutes on a low speed would be fine.

[@wts7273]

@@aboynamedjayyit is true! My sister is a pastry chef at a Michelin star in Vancouver. Cake batter needs air beaten into it. And no, beating the eggs separately gives a totally different texture of cake.

[@wts7273]

@@aboynamedjayy(and we’re not talking about doing it “too long” we’re talking about following the suggested directions)

[@sargassum6190]

I really hate that she never follows directions. Then when things go wrong there is no way to know if it was bc she changed it or the recipe isn’t great

[@wts7273]

@@aboynamedjayy I’m not the only one that knows this as you can see!

[@leahposer]

We did a test blending cake mix. Does it need the full 2 mins? Yes. It adds air and volume, and you'll get fluffier cake!!😊

[@RachhLovesLife]

But with the flour that just seems like a recipe for a rock hard cake? I don't understand the science behind this :P

[@leahposer]

​@RachhLovesLife as far as I know, boxed cakes are made with flour that has a lower protein, so unlike a cake from scratch, you don't have to worry about creating too much gluten by "over mixing." Another thing is that it aerates the eggs, the volume increases, and the cake is fluffier. Or maybe someone will correct me🤗

[@MilenaPeix]

I thought the same thing and never mixed enough. Next time do the full time, you’ll se how it puffs up! Cake flour with the fat added is actually hard to overmix in 2-3 mins (see recent claire video!)

[@MelpomenaBovary]

@@RachhLovesLifeyou were right about mixing the wet ingredients first. My mom always do cakes like that and they are amazing. That is how you you get the fluff- by incorporating air in eggs and butter because you can mix them longer and you don’t over mix the flour.

[@RainbowZebraNoSpoons]

​@@RachhLovesLife I'm a second generation professional cake gal, overworking cakes takes longer than 2 min because the batter is very different from something like a bread dough. In general, the recommended time to beat cake batter is 3-5 min on medium speed, so the mix was actually being conservative with their 2 min recommendation. You can overwork cake mix, it's just going to take a lot longer than it would with other baked goods. The one time I overworked a cake batter it sat in my KitchenAid for 20 min because I had a newborn at the time and forgot I was baking. 😅 Mixing well for 2-5 min incorporates air into the batter and gives you a light fluffy sponge. It's the same idea as whipping up egg whites and folding them in, just fewer steps, less temperamental, and because it is done with all of the ingredients not as fluffy as something like an angel food cake.

[@IssaHudgins]

For the cake, if you put a border of frosting around the edge, and then put the pudding and stuff in the middle, it will keep the pudding from sliding out.

[@MelpomenaBovary]

Omg thanks for that hack

[@ThatBetchEllie]

Was going to say the exact same thing lol

[@purpleprose78]

Also, if you're making a banana pudding cake, you need the nilla wafers. I'm with Dolly on this one.

[@terryleslied]

I was going to say that it's not banana puddin' cake without the nilla wafers, it's just banana cake.

[@watermelonwatsittoya]

I was born and raised in Michigan and whenever anyone makes a banana pudding dish here for any kind of party or gathering there is also nilla wafers involved its typically layered like this. 1.nilla wafers 2.banana pudding 3.whipped cream/cool whip.

[@conifercrow]

Watching Canadians mess with southern banana pudding cake is giving me a twitch in one eye. The nilla wafers are totally not optional. :D

[@butwhytho4858]

Not optional AT ALL! No excuse 😂

[@terriconnelly5163]

Chris is right. Cream cheese frosting is amazing with banana cake! My mom’s recipe uses bananas in the batter which uses up brown bananas & tops it with cream cheese frosting. My favorite cake! I think the cake you are making is based on southern banana pudding. That is why it uses whipped cream, vanilla wafers & sliced bananas.

[@VideoSysL]

The ice cream was so sad it was not tried in the video 🤣

[@samanthasimoneau7722]

Yay! My kids keep asking to watch "Rachel Kitchen Videos," and now there's a fresh one!

[@TheLuminousstarlight]

I'm a cake decorator and we almost always use cream cheese with banana cakes 😊 it's tasty!

[@kerrystuart8958]

Would love to see you and Christopher play with an ice cream stone to make rolled ice cream. So popular here in South Africa

[@brandi524]

Banana medicine?! In the US children's antibiotic suspensions are usually bubblegum! I think you can request different flavors but bubblegum is the default here. It's just something I never even considered might be different anywhere else so my mind is blown!

[@jessicalovesluxedesignerfa3806]

That's really interesting! In the UK, when I was a kid (mid 1980s to early 90s), it was always banana amoxicillin suspension too... And very fake banana....! I was one of those kids who preferred to take tablets, but doctors would always insist kids had the suspension! Ha!

[@ambersharpe]

In Canada we have the banana Amoxicillin too so that is what he was referring to.

[@melaniereis23]

Ya, it's been banana antibiotics for decades here! Ah, childhood ear infection memories🤣

[@sdunn2984]

It’s 1000% amoxicillin. I live in the US and that’s where I had to take what I was a child(early 80’s). I still have issues eating a real banana.

[@peggyconway2900]

My cat’s antibiotic was banana flavored (USA)

[@momlifeplansonline]

My children got the kiddie couch last Christmas from my husband’s mother and stepfather and they absolutely love it and use it all the time! We are really impressed with the quality, as my children climb and jump all over it constantly and are not at all gentle with it! We are very happy with it too!

[@AndreaLynnW]

This floral sweater haunts me at night!! I neeeeed it!!

[@nikkibordeaux5980]

Product rec! I LOVE cooling gel pillow inserts. I don’t necessarily love them as a pillow to sleep on but I get really bad RLS and shooting pains in my feet and legs so I sleep with one under my feet and oh. My. God. Also nice over summer for under your feet any time you’re just like, sat still.

[@sonecasoneca]

Hi Rachel, you can try the ice cream attachment for Frannie! I have one and I love it❤

[@loujohansson]

You should try AcousticSheep headphones. They’re like a headband with sound and meant for sleep. I’ve been using them for years to listen to audiobooks when falling asleep!

[@alex300885]

Bone conduction devices need to actually be touching a bone, hence the name! I work for a medical device company in Austria which also offers bone conduction, so I know this first hand. Did the device come with any instructions?

[@Ray_Vun]

it's bone conduction. it kinda needs to be touching some part of your skull so the vibrations travel through the bone into the ear. under your pillow, it's just never gonna work

[@Donz112nz]

In New Zealand, banana cakes are very popular and they definitely do appear darker on the outside. We normally have them with chocolate icing or my partner does like them with cream cheese icing, or even a lemon icing 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ann2212]

Finally someone who understands the art of scissors in the kitchen, specifically when cutting pizza!!! I swear my friends always think I’m crazy when I say I use scissors instead of a pizza cutter

[@ZinziMaya]

Everyone I know uses scissors.

[@myahreitz1727]

Rach picking up cucumbers/carrots and eating it while "spilling the tea" is so awesome. Like she is our best friend not scared to eat and talk to us at the same time. 😂

[@morganhayleigh7394]

Try a caramel frosting with the banana cake!!

[@staceynoffke]

The best frosting for a banana cake is mixing brown sugar with cool whip. Let it sit overnight so the sugar crystals dissolve & rewhip it. So good!

[@juliew7313]

We are in love with our kiddie couch. Obsessed … definitely worth the price

[@psiloki9054]

Back when cake mixes were first introduced the mix didn’t require an egg but the mixes failed to sell, so some dude in the company was like “add an egg to the ingredients required because women will like that because of the maternal instinct” well it worked and the cake mixes started flying off the shelves.

[@RachhLovesLife]

Yes I read about that too (was it Malcom Gladwell?) - so interesting!!

[@Toastybees]

I think it had more to do with people doubting the efficacy of just adding powder to water and getting a cake, "instant" food like that was still a novelty at the time and adding an egg gave people something familiar to anchor their trust to.

[@psiloki9054]

@@RachhLovesLife girl you know your history. Yes it was Malcom Gladwell. I always figured us women just wanted the cake to feel more “natural” or closer to being an actual recipe. Maybe that’s a difference of perspective of women vs mens views, leave it to a man to think us women just want a baby haha. It’s a cute theory though, maybe he’s right.

[@psiloki9054]

@@Toastybees yeah that’s what I’ve always thought. Leave to a dude to believe we just want babies. lol

[@Crystalini1984]

I learned that watching max miller. Lol!

[@amandasallee3436]

We love the Dash mini waffle maker. It's so easy for our kids to use. We keep a bag of waffle mix next to it. They have a scooper, and just know to add water. They make a waffle for a snack on their own when needed. You can keep a bowl of toppings in fridge of fruits

[@kaylastahlbaum7265]

7:15 I will say, if you make a lot of salads these are fantastic for pre-cut sticks. For example: peppers. Strips of peppers you can hold a group of them and just chop em up

[@stephanieblenman6004]

The Costco play sofa is AMAZING. My 4 year old and 1 year old love it.

[@melvasaiel]

I'm currently 8 weeks pregnant for the first time ever and SOOOO tired, but I can't seem to nap. I try, and just end up lying there. Yesterday I ran some errands, and when I came back I lay down with this video playing.....and it must have been just the right cozy vibes because I fell asleep halfway through. FINALLY. I think it was probably just for 15-20 minutes, but it was something. And today I was able to nap again. Broke the nap barrier! (Yes, I did go back and rewatch the rest of the video.)

[@PatriciaReneVlogs]

We’ve had our nugget for 3years the kids play on it every single day and it’s held up so perfect. I wish they had the nugget liners when I had ordered ours originally

[@danielleensor6839]

For the ice cream should you freeze the mixture in the mug then mix?

[@BeccaM4]

I bought the sleep bar by dusker, it’s another speaker that goes under your pillow. I absolutely love it and mine is super clear as long as it’s under my ear, if I roll over I have to adjust it with me.

[@SimplyNiquaa1]

The Dolly cake mix etc are at Walmart so you might be able to find her frosting if you decide to try her other stuff

[@dgonzalezpagan]

I own the Dash Ice Cream Maker and it has worked for me.

[@qqq1701]

I've made that banana cake mix. It's awesome. I got another one to make a jello cake with when my mom comes to visit. I've had a couple ice cream/slushie makers like that with a manual handle on the top. I liked them.

[@supahbadd33]

I've been adding instant pudding mix to all my came mix since the beginning of time. It makes it super moist and adds flavor.

[@sweethaven5]

3:59 “Sesame Street for life”!!😂 Yes ma’am!!

[@RachhLovesLife]

Grover is elite and no one can convince me otherwise

[@appalachiancat]

Yes!

[@kelqueen9998]

@@RachhLovesLife Grover is the best muppet (except for Kermit) and I will fight anyone who says otherwise.

[@sehrishbaker2407]

Rachel I just wanted to say you work hard and you're the only youtuber that I wait for thursdays and weekends.

[@briannajanel9001]

I use that cake mix for banana pudding tres leches and it’s a huge hit!

[@sabrinadziekan]

Cream cheese icing and banana flavored cake was what my husband's groom's cake was and it was a hit!!!!

[@elizabethbell3300]

Totally agree with the pillow speaker...big fail. I was really hoping for something better

[@cynth320]

For the speaker, bone conduction technology requires the device to contact the cheek or jaw bones and the inner ear picks up the vibrations. Would love an update on your thoughts if you were able to test the speaker again!!

[@sarahkwast1250]

I have a little Onn speaker that I use to listen to audiobooks. When my husband is sleeping I put it under my pillow and can hear it just fine. I think any regular speaker should work, as long as it is loud and clear in the room. I also use a contour pillow which is thick memory foam. The Onn speaker should be even clearer under a regular fluff pillow.

[@sowsowww]

We love a Kiwico sponsor 🥰🥰 thank you for this video

[@Emma010590]

Amazon has sleep mask headphones that cover the eyes. I've used one for the last couple years and they're great. It has tiny flat speakers over the ears.

[@kimhsiang8049]

Every time I here the word Kiwi on the other side of the world it sounds crazy. I am indeed a kiwi. (New Zealander). I adore you so much Rachel. Sending so much love ❤❤❤

[@shesocute9613]

The nugget couch sounds like good ideas it will keep small children safe and from damaging your couch I don't have children but I have family who does this will be a good gift idea thanks

[@nataliar6553]

I'm so glad I came across your channel, I've been watching your videos for a while and you are a wonderful person and an amazing mother. Can't wait for next week.

[@RachhLovesLife]

Thank you so much!! 💗💗

[@namig1210]

The Dash ice cream maker is almost there. It is like they focused on how the old ice cream makers looked and not how they worked. It needs a smaller metal bowl for the ingredients so that there is room for ice and rock salt to be placed on the outside of the metal bowl. Then it would work.

[@clementinecool1353]

Hi Rachel! I don't know if you will read my comment, but, there is a brand that makes headbands with integrated headphones that you can use as a night mask. The brand is Hoomband. I use it and I'm really happy with it.

[@pedanticm]

Looked up about halfway through the video and thought "WOW, that kitchen remodel is looking BOMB!"

[@RachhLovesLife]

Thank you so much 😭💗

[@Jeanniewhatnow]

As a fellow nut allergy person, I think it would be cool to see an episode with nut replacements like you did for the Rocky Road. For instance, when I make pesto I use sunflower seeds to replace the nuts.

[@nevergoingtopostonthisthin4058]

Is amoxicillin tasting like Banana a Canadian thing? In the US (TX) here and it always tastes bubblegum-ish.

[@heatherydew3361]

We had the banana flavoured one in the UK too.

[@udesirekyejc]

They actually had some of the cake mixes at Dollar Tree. I saw them but didn’t know they were a “thing” until weeks after ❤️

[@daniellemiers4315]

The mix needs that two minutes. The cake won't be the same without it.

[@Terrorific_tray]

You can take off the white board on the snissers and use it as a herb cutter.

[@LittleDergon]

That pillow speaker was the first item you've tried that I might have bought, so thanks for trying it so I didn't waste my money 😅 was really hoping it worked tho, that would have been so cool

[@karissirak]

Rachel try a handheld mandoline it cuts cucumbers and lots of stuff quickly oxxo has a good one😊

[@saaster88]

You’re one of my favorite KZbinrs to watch when I’m falling asleep 😂 that sounds like an insult but I promise it’s not!! It’s comfort! And I’m watching now while laying in the sun so…versatility!

[@kelligilbert3597]

My grandma used to make Banana cake with cream cheese frosting. 😊

[@Patti-1962]

My husband picked up the Dolly Parton coconut cake mix while shopping. I was expecting the regular cake mix recipe, and was shocked to see all the steps and extra ingredients needed. I made it with what I had at home, and it was just ok. I don't think I'll buy another one. I also almost bought the Dash ice cream maker, but I was suspicious because the price was really reduced. Now I know why! I'll stick with our Cuisinart!! Our grandkids received the Nugget couch for Christmas from their other grandparents, so I think we will buy another for them next year! Great video!

[@AlanTuringWannabe]

I chuckled at your jokes. They were fun and I hope you continue making them.

[@mistycuz2011]

Dude!! That mask that your husband Uses to sleep I bought it! GAME CHANGER for my ADHD brain. I just put on an audiobook I have heard a million times. I’m out so fast!

[@coffeenerdgetshappy]

Next time try chilling the mixture first. Preferably in the bowl so you don't have to deal with the mess of extra bowls, but also so there's no pouring mess

[@jocetterioux3228]

This was going to be my suggestion! It looks like a miniature version of the kitchen aid mixer ice cream bowl, and with that if your ice cream mixture isn't also cold going in it doesn't work great.

[@lorettastamps]

I have the first iteration of the Dash personal ice cream maker. It works best when the mixture is super cold from the fridge. The time it takes to mix everything drops the temp too much to freeze well. It is always a soft serve, but definitely best when the mix is cold to start.

[@Naedlj]

I LOVE Dolly Parton! We used to go to Dollywood twice a year when I was a kid!

[@SweetLike]

We called it banana medicine too and I really appreciated you including the Count Ah ah ah

[@Olivia-2721]

We have 2 Wild Kids couches and landing pad and we love them! Still just as expensive as nuggets

[@sueyan521]

You gotta try the banana pudding cake again & you GOTTA find Nilla Waffers!! It’s not truly banana pudding pie/cake without them! They add a great texture & flavor! It is a must!

[@amandajones7097]

You should try the open run by shoks. They're bone conduction but sit just in front of your ears. Absolutely fantastic for listening to things and calls

[@penn4482]

I have a cuisinart ice cream machine that you freeze the bowl it works great, same idea as the Dash one but better executed.

[@edeldaly]

I'm so glad I saw this episode. I was going to buy that under pillow thing. I wear earbuds too at night and I thought that yoke would be better. Phew escaped another gadget that failed thanks to you Rachel ❤

[@shannonmccann3814]

The Dolly Parton coconut cake is way better. Also having the matching frosting is a plus.

[@PooHBeaRRoxsSoxs]

Ninja creami for Ice cream.. I almost bought it at Costco cause its on sale right now in Canada...... Being able to just pull out flavor of the night all the time.. It looks so fun!

[@ashleybird7892]

Hey been watching yours for a few months so not technically new but newish. I also watch your channel and i love both of them ❤

[@mariewilson1499]

You can get bone conduction headphones which are so comfy

[@PurpleCinnamon-Land-Of-Misfits]

You gotta check out Dolly Parton's cast iron frying pans, they look so adorable especially the mini guitar pan ❕❗

[@notkatieparry]

I love the backsplash! It’s coming along nicely!

[@SamIAm10262]

I love kitchen gadgets!! Can't wait for this. And the backsplash looks great!

[@Lenzid82]

If you can find the Dolly Fudgey Brownie mix it is AMAZING!

[@Diz00]

I have bone conducting headphones and I will never go back to regular headphones again (unless I need noise cancelling). Soooo comfortable, and the brand I like just put out "ear buds" and darn rights they're on my birthday list for the end of the month.

[@marcilk7534]

I do like my mini dash waffle maker. Never tried the other products.

[@thechickapedia1175]

Funny to see the “fold and f#ck” still exists. Had a stay over at a friends dorm and she had one

[@christyaldridge]

Can you please do a video on your sleep routine?

[@deanafinch6250]

The scissor knife would probably work really well for chopping up herbs!!!!!!

[@marandagallo4033]

It's the way when you were counting the eggs I got really sad that you weren't doing the Count counting like normal, and got SO HAPPY when you did the "ah ah ah"

[@kaib535]

Not those specific ones, but my mom uses those scissor/knife things and loves them! Mom has essential tremor

[@johnnawalker4474]

As a southerner, I definitely suggest making traditional banana pudding. 🙂 Also, I totally understand why you didn't trust the recipe directions!

[@sabs666ify]

I hoped the bone conducting pillow thing would have been great . My sleep routine is a bit extra to so i can relate. Also why didnt the icecream thing work that would have been so cool now i still need to buy the ninja thing for my hubby. 😢😂😂😂😂

[@annmarieburchfield-mahan7184]

Happy Mother’s Day!!!

[@mialynne7614]

Oh my gosh my sister and I ate the Dolly Parton banana pudding cake and it was the most moist delicious cake we've ever eaten. We ate the whole entire cake in one sitting

[@katertots77]

You really were good with the puns this video 😂 Another one I caught that was such a missed opportunity (15:10) was you were going to “dole” out the ingredients (one being bananas…Dole brand) 🍌

[@NSmith3]

Dolly has a chocolate cake too. I add coconut & chocolate chips & it makes great cupcakes. I love Dolly so I tried all the products.

[@NoYesJess]

Were they worth it?? Which one was your favorite??

[@themagicknightress7132]

I wonder if the pillow speaker depends on the kind of pillow you have. You have like a structured, foam pillow right? Would probably work better with a fluffy pillow

[@randih801]

I love this color on you! So cute !

[@teresawise7331]

I use my homemade cream cheese frosting on my banana cake. Chris is right. It’s good!

[@theresacasareale8009]

The knife scissors are for cutting up your herbs.

[@kaykovo1]

The knife scissor things could be good for herbs and stuff like green onions

[@beedlejuice2324]

I’m over here really wishing you would have counted the banana pieces like the Sesame Street song and continued the theme! You know what song.. 1,2,3,4,5…6,7,8,9,10…11,12!