easy bake microwave?

mmm...kiddy size magnetron.

edit: wait. this product isn't what i thought it was. damned misleading titles.

Not dishwasher safe, that's not good.

And why's it so pink? Don't boys like to bake?

any one used one before?

On amazon the reviews are love/hate...

http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Bake-Microwave-Deluxe-Delights/dp/B003I85V00

here's how to impress others with this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myLOo8Jm4OY

Hasbro Page

we have a different easy back microwave cake set and it makes very cute, VERY SMALL fondant decorated cakes that are fun to decorate, look cute and taste odd. My six year old BOY liked making them anyway and he thought they tasted ok.

Toys R Us $19.98, 5 reviews 2.8/5 stars:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4128408

$28.99, no reviews:
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=H98003

Froogle starts at about $18 for 1, vs. the $12.99 for 2 here.

Seems to be the same price shipped from a seller at Buy.com, though there's no guarantee you'll get it in time for Christmas.

Edit: Oh, this woot's for 2!!

bpr2 wrote:here's how to impress others with this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myLOo8Jm4OY

I dont know what kinda of Easy Bake Oven they used in that infomercial with a creepishly happy little girl, but anytime I ever made anything in an easy bake with my kids it NEVER turns out looking like something you'd want to put out and display.. haha.. I mean they always feel excited and proud about their baking but the oven never pops out bakery worthy looking treats like they show in any of the commercials.. atleast at our house it doesnt! Plus some of the mixes end up tasting funky, like the mix was old or something.

On the Hasbro page it says "dishwasher safe in the top rack only" - or something to that effect.

I recently forgot to get the last of the cupcakes (poured into a silicone liner) into the oven. i placed it in the microwave for about 30 seconds, and it cooked perfectly and was delicious.
I suspect you could mix up your own, good tasting batter and let the little guys use this set to bake it in the microwave and decorate, and you could keep using it over and over. (But that's just a guess.)

thewronggrape wrote:Seems to be the same price shipped from a seller at Buy.com, though there's no guarantee you'll get it in time for Christmas.

There's no guarantee you'll get it at all. Did you see their feedback? 22% negative?!? The fact that buy.com still allows them to sell on their site prevents me from buying anything on that site ever.
http://www.buy.com/listing/sellersummary.asp?sellerID=15916442&sku=217752034&buy=0&c=1

miken927 wrote:And why's it so pink? Don't boys like to bake?

Have you ever seen what an 8-year old boy will put in a microwave, if given free reign? Did you know that Hot Wheels burst into technocolor flame after a minute of 2.45GHz attention? Try throwing a Taco Bell taco sauce packet into the microwave for a few seconds. Mild, Hot, or Fire Sauce; same results. Definitely one to share with the co-workers in the lunch room.

mrsjrb wrote:any one used one before?

Yes. If you've ever eaten anything cooked in a regular Easy-Bake, and you can still fake a convincing smile, you won't be disappointed. The results are just as overly-sweet and unsavory, but the rewards from proud children far outweigh the gastronomic unpleasantness that comes from food made in a toy factory. Kids, however, will gobble them down.
My 5-year old desperately wants a regular Easy-Bake Oven for Commercialmas, but she's not ready for one. This, on the other hand, is a great deal. We're in for 2.

*Tip: We used Play-Doh implements for lots more fondant and frosting shape options.

This seems to be the official video for this line (maybe not this particular Deluxe Kit):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIZfSDfF3Wc&feature=related

And here's a sponsored review with a photo of something a child made (supposedly):

http://kellysluckyyou.com/2010/12/last-minute-gift-guide-easy-bake-microwave-style-deluxe-delights-cake-and-cookie-kit/

I have a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old niece. This may be just what I need!

I am disappointed in this deal since you can get this same two pack for the same on several other websites. This isn't a deal at all.

MandyRenae wrote:I am disappointed in this deal since you can get this same two pack for the same on several other websites. This isn't a deal at all.

So name the sites. Show us the links.

Otherwise, I call horse pucky.

Isn't the whole point of Easy Bake to keep kids occupied for hours? Now they can do it in a few minutes? I'm feeling old now...

Kids + Microwaves = Parental Supervision for what sounds to be a sub-par treat... why waste on this? Since parents are involved in the first place, just get a box of 'Good' cake or cookie mix and do it right... in the Oven.

I just bought this for my daughter's 6th birthday and we pulled it out yesterday to use it for the first time. I'll admit - the taste is no Betty Crocker, but the kids loved it. It comes with quite a few cake, cookie, and fondant packs. If you go to your Walmart-type store you'll find additional food on clearance.

The kids take their favorite food, mix it with water and microwave it for 30 seconds. The cakes were very moist, not firm, which made them taste okay, but hard to decorate. My kid slapped globs of frosting on the top because we couldn't spread it out for fear it would tear the top off the little cake. The fondant comes with cookie cutters and pattern makers, so that was easy enough to do.

In all, I think it's a good buy. There are recipes online for microwavable cakes and cookies once you use those that came with the set. Parent supervision is a must. So, plan on making this a chunk of quality time with your child.

Oh! Look! A kid version of the pampered chef deep covered baker!

We got this last year for my son for Christmas. He was delighted that he got something Barbie ('cause it is pink).

The mixes require only water, which is nice. The consistency of the cakes and batter is a little strange, but hey - my kids eat them.

We haven't tried the fondant yet mainly because there are warnings that the colors will stain and I am lazy I guess.

I paid $19.99 for one, so this is a great deal if you are getting two!

On the fence for buying one -- is this another fiasco like the Gourmet Girl Cupcake decorator waiting to happen?

If you don't want to buy the mixes, here is an interesting recipe.

http://quick-dish.tablespoon.com/2011/07/19/how-to-make-cupcakes-in-the-microwave/

miken927 wrote:Not dishwasher safe, that's not good.

And why's it so pink? Don't boys like to bake?

speaking for my three, yes, yes they do like to bake (with or without my supervision unfortunately). Maybe we could spray paint it with edible spray? hmmmm.....

Actually this will match my 6-yr old son's nail polish, so it's perfect.

mikewbingham wrote:So name the sites. Show us the links.

Otherwise, I call horse pucky.

AWWWWW SNAP! ha ha

I wish my wife had one of these when she was a kid.

Shoprgyrl wrote:AWWWWW SNAP! ha ha

12.99 + 5.00 shipping on woot = 17.99
17.25 on Amazon WITH 2 day shipping if you have Prime...and if you don't have Prime there's something wrong with you.

BOOM!!!

Uh, yea, but the Woot! one is a two pack, and as far as I can tell, the Amazon one is only a one pack



Double Boom!

mikewbingham wrote:So name the sites. Show us the links.

Otherwise, I call horse pucky.

I looked; the other sites that I found offering the same were simply referring to the Woot! deal.

I, too, would like to call horse pucky :D

steveaskins wrote:12.99 + 5.00 shipping on woot = 17.99
17.25 on Amazon WITH 2 day shipping if you have Prime...and if you don't have Prime there's something wrong with you.

BOOM!!!

that's all well and good if you want one...but woot is selling a 2-pack ;)

edit: beaten to the punch. oh well!

Does anyone know if you can use this set with the new Easy Bake Ultimate oven or is this just for the older version of Easy Bake?

cinnamon1908 wrote:Does anyone know if you can use this set with the new Easy Bake Ultimate oven or is this just for the older version of Easy Bake?

Not for use in any Easy Bake oven. It is for use in your microwave!

mkentosh wrote:I wish my wife had one of these when she was a kid.

I'm with you on that. Wonder if they make easy bakes for adults? Ill give one to my daughter and one to the wife

Do you get this by Christmas?

kjbj75 wrote:Do you get this by Christmas?

Yes.

miken927 wrote:Not dishwasher safe, that's not good.

And why's it so pink? Don't boys like to bake?

that is exactly what I was thinking. my boys are really into learning about what and how I'm cooking right now. they would love this, but it's SO pink!

Ah, what the heck..in for two (4) anyway. My boys couldn't care less about color, so why should I?

My daughter is 3, I hope this is something we can do together.. Yippee

I just tried to purchase the easy-bake microwave and got nothing showing whether I purchased it or not...How do I know if I purchased it?

rlrspeed wrote:I just tried to purchase the easy-bake microwave and got nothing showing whether I purchased it or not...How do I know if I purchased it?

Click on "My account" at the top of this page. It should show up under order history if you completed the purchase

rlrspeed wrote:I just tried to purchase the easy-bake microwave and got nothing showing whether I purchased it or not...How do I know if I purchased it?

check with service@woot and see what they've got