tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post4975677407694890768..comments2024-02-26T09:38:43.677-08:00Comments on *: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry CakeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-4111521080032120242010-11-27T19:13:48.093-08:002010-11-27T19:13:48.093-08:00SilBsAs,
You're definitely not the only person...SilBsAs,<br />You're definitely not the only person (or dork) who doesn't know about being able to freeze egg whites. It's just one of many things I've learned from this book.<br />It is helpful to read someone else's experiences, isn't it? Especially if they've messed it up and you can see what you shouldn't do when you try the recipe.Mariehttp://heavenlycakeplace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-57109428624269026952010-11-26T07:49:53.563-08:002010-11-26T07:49:53.563-08:00Don't tell me I'm the only dork who doesn&...Don't tell me I'm the only dork who doesn't know that egg whites freeze!!! for how long? just in a tupper?<br />Each time I want to try a new recipe from Rose's book I browse your great blog for assistance! Thanks so much for your help!<br />Cheers from ArgentinaSil BsAsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-43206329332795607892010-06-15T15:43:40.516-07:002010-06-15T15:43:40.516-07:00Joan,
I like the phrase "subtle swirling.&quo...Joan,<br />I like the phrase "subtle swirling."<br /><br />Hanaa,<br />I'm a week ahead right now, so I've already done the coconut cheesecake, which is on the Q&E list, but there are at least 10 or 12 left on that list.<br /><br />Saira,<br />No I don't think you should have to bake your own birthday cake--but it took me 43 years to convince Jim to bake a cake. You can't rush into these things.<br /><br />ECL,<br />I wouldn't think that there would be such a big difference between cake flour and AP flour. Too bad!<br /><br />Rose,<br />Thanks! I'm sure you've made that suggestion several times, because now that you mention it, I remember reading it, but maybe this time it will stick.Mariehttp://heavenlycakeplace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-86176219871862841742010-06-15T10:22:58.035-07:002010-06-15T10:22:58.035-07:00marie and everyone who made the cake--they all loo...marie and everyone who made the cake--they all look luscious and gorgeous! <br /><br />since several mentioned about a cake layer falling apart, here's a note about how to support it so it doesn't happen. i like to use the removal bottom disc of a tart pan, preferably the non-stick gobel. slice it under the layer to be transferred and hold it above the frosted layer. allow a little of the cake to slide off the disc and onto the edge of the layer beneath. keeping the disc well above the frosting, slowly slide out the disc, allowing the layer to fall into place onto the frosted layer. most cakes need this support to prevent breaking.Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-51615475876753427142010-06-14T22:39:39.260-07:002010-06-14T22:39:39.260-07:00We are both Geminis! If I remember correctly our ...We are both Geminis! If I remember correctly our birthdays are just days apart. I wish I liked this cake more--however it is for all my own faults. Maybe I'll do this one over for the next free cake week.evil cake ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028488030328153196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-28848374605452821912010-06-14T16:58:16.206-07:002010-06-14T16:58:16.206-07:00I love the strawberry preserves on top of the mous...I love the strawberry preserves on top of the mousseline idea! I think I'll do that next time for a more intense strawberry flavor..<br /><br />After seeing your blog about Jim's cake for your birthday I'm trying to get my husband to bake a cake for my birthday...and I actually asked him to make this cake...which will never happen...but I'm still hoping;) I shouldn't have to make my own birthday cake, right?!Sairahttp://thenovicecookbakes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-7663255462739916172010-06-14T16:04:45.454-07:002010-06-14T16:04:45.454-07:00Marie,
Deal! Just let me know which Quick and Easy...Marie,<br />Deal! Just let me know which Quick and Easy cakes are coming up and we'll pick on. Do we allow Woody to join in on the fun, if he's available? (I think we should) :o)Hanaâhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660317268731033542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-1541278831508104892010-06-14T15:36:25.917-07:002010-06-14T15:36:25.917-07:00Jenn,
Thanks--I liked those swirls too. Despite t...Jenn,<br />Thanks--I liked those swirls too. Despite the stickiness of the frosting, it was very swirl-able.<br /><br />ECL,<br />Well, that wouldn't do. I like to read your posts. Those are a lot of coincidence, however. And aren't we both Geminis?<br /><br />Melinda,<br />This is my first cake-splitting occasion where I haven't used the toothpicks as guides, and the first time that one of the layers has fallen apart. Think that's cause and effect or just coincidence? <br />I hadn't thought of this as being such an all-American cake--I should have scheduled it for July 4 (Independence Day, you know). Instead we're doing an ice cream cake. I hope Ian appreciates this cake!Mariehttp://heavenlycakeplace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-90507529172607004332010-06-14T15:28:03.897-07:002010-06-14T15:28:03.897-07:00Oriana,
I could just FEEL that this one was going ...Oriana,<br />I could just FEEL that this one was going to turn out right--I sure wish I could figure out the differences in what I do when it's right and what I do when it's not.<br /><br />Katya,<br />Four batches?! And you don't even like butter? I hope you have a lot of leftover frosting in the freezer.<br /><br />Hanaa,<br />I think that baking together is a terrific idea. Maybe for a quick and easy cake? <br /><br />Vicki,<br />There's a clear delineation in my mind between "baking chocolate," which you don't just eat, and "eating chocolate," which you do--even though some of my baking chocolate is probably much more delicious than a candy bar. But if I start thinking I can just tuck into my baking chocolate any time I want a hit, I'm in serious trouble.Mariehttp://heavenlycakeplace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-35310041408005567152010-06-14T15:02:15.775-07:002010-06-14T15:02:15.775-07:00Your cake looks wonderful, soft and delicious. Lov...Your cake looks wonderful, soft and delicious. Love the subtle swirling on top. joanAlpha Baker Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11362064527893799872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-64853404445586405592010-06-14T14:35:35.117-07:002010-06-14T14:35:35.117-07:00You know, I still get nervous splitting layers. It...You know, I still get nervous splitting layers. It doesn't feel controlled enough. I have tried to find those bars that Rose has pictured in the Cake Bible but have had no success in finding them yet. I usually place toothpicks all around to try to keep it even but I still get a wobbled cut!<br />Your cake looks delicious! I love the strawberry chocolate idea. It's like an American Sundae done in cake!<br />My husbands birthday is soon. I think he would love this cake and it would give me a chance to try out the recipe.<br />The nice thing about Rose's mousseline is that once it is made up, it is pretty stable for warmer weather compared to other buttercreams.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616217544023543614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-29364036813989923072010-06-14T13:20:05.160-07:002010-06-14T13:20:05.160-07:00I had the same experience with a cake layer fallin...I had the same experience with a cake layer falling apart, a crooked cake, needing to push through to make the chocolate frosting, and then forgetting all about how tired I was as I began to frost. How funny! I should skip writing my blog post and just tell everyone to read yours :)<br />Beautiful cake Marie! I love your antique weather station.evil cake ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028488030328153196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-57380843471891122442010-06-14T12:50:11.937-07:002010-06-14T12:50:11.937-07:00Your cake is very beautiful Marie. I love the last...Your cake is very beautiful Marie. I love the last photo - with the swirls of chocolate frosting on the top. Picture perfect!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11717898669803221775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-62527170483014899992010-06-14T09:12:35.496-07:002010-06-14T09:12:35.496-07:00Leftover chocolate in the freezer?
Qu'est-ce q...Leftover chocolate in the freezer?<br />Qu'est-ce que c'est "leftover chocolate"? <br /><br />Impressive cake, Marie!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092314449327044507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-87555064642664062722010-06-14T08:15:47.071-07:002010-06-14T08:15:47.071-07:00Your cake turned out beautiful! Love the color con...Your cake turned out beautiful! Love the color contrasts. It would make for a great birthday cake, indeed. A couple years ago I made Rose’s white choc butter cake from TCB with a strawberry mousse filling for my birthday. I covered the outside with homemade marzipan. That was delicious. The white chocolate really made a difference in texture and flavor. So, when I ran out of time this weekend to make this week’s cake (with thawed out egg whites sitting in the fridge – omelets anyone?), I sought relief in the fact that I had already made a similar cake before.<br />Next week’s (cheese)cake has coconut in it, which I’m allergic to, so I might do a rewind and make the yellow butter cupcakes covered with the choc frosting from this week’s strawberry cake, simply because I’m intrigued by how this frosting is made :o)<br /><br />PS: Marie, when are we baking together? I think that would be lots of fun!! :o)Hanaâhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660317268731033542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-43792594628203805962010-06-14T07:43:20.869-07:002010-06-14T07:43:20.869-07:00I also loved this cake, though, it was just classi...I also loved this cake, though, it was just classic bakery cake in the best way, big squashy messy and sweet.Katyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04837602358691420117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-53931523243235233122010-06-14T07:42:45.042-07:002010-06-14T07:42:45.042-07:00looks beautiful. my mousseline usually comes out o...looks beautiful. my mousseline usually comes out one way or another, but it tends to be dense rather than fluffy--too much butter for my taste, maybe? I did make about 4 batches of it this week for different reasons, though, so maybe it's just overkill.Katyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04837602358691420117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-84291560166389082582010-06-14T07:07:36.478-07:002010-06-14T07:07:36.478-07:00Marie,
I'm alway anxious when I have to make b...Marie,<br />I'm alway anxious when I have to make buttercream as I've had some misshaps, but when it turns out perfectly as yours did it sure does put you in a good mood. This cake really does look special and would make an exceptional birthday cake (next year).:)doughadearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107772878761525846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-9992162295456837642010-06-14T06:44:52.549-07:002010-06-14T06:44:52.549-07:00Faithy,
It's time for you to get into gear for...Faithy,<br />It's time for you to get into gear for one of your midnight bake-a-thons! I loved this cake.<br /><br />Matthew,<br />The overhead shot made it look a little more attractive. Jim is learning to photograph my cakes' best sides.<br /><br />Jeannette,<br />Encouraging is what I aim for. When Rose asked me to do this blog, I said I would but only if she'd understand that I am a rank amateur in cake baking, and she said she wanted her book to appeal to people like me. (It does).<br /><br />Mendy,<br />I'll have to wait until the day when I have leftover tubs of homemade frosting in the freezer to really feel like a baker.<br /><br />Monica,<br />I hope Tom appreciated the work! (It is yummy, isn't it?)Mariehttp://heavenlycakeplace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-48950773962334949542010-06-14T05:10:55.061-07:002010-06-14T05:10:55.061-07:00This was Tom's birthday cake... and oh boy did...This was Tom's birthday cake... and oh boy did it gave me a run for my money... (more on that on the blog). But the end results were spectacular.<br /><br />And like you, oddly enough the buttercream was the least of my problems!<br /><br />Great post (as always)... and the photos remind me how yummy the cake is.Monicahttp://www.sweetbitesblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-86295906807156203802010-06-14T04:35:37.739-07:002010-06-14T04:35:37.739-07:00ב''ה
Well done! Looks great.
Very funny ...ב''ה<br /><br />Well done! Looks great.<br /><br />Very funny about the second freezer. It gives a thrill to see baking stuff in the freezer and have a baking project going on. It makes one feel quite "the baker."Mendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134687611166201263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-11962162103038268862010-06-14T03:07:38.151-07:002010-06-14T03:07:38.151-07:00It is SO encouraging to read your reports of cake ...It is SO encouraging to read your reports of cake making Marie, because I, like you, am always nervous of making frostings of any kind, especially if a thermometer is involved! I can imaging your relief when this turned out so well! I feel I can attempt this one, I hope it will turn out as good as yours, lovely! Jeannette.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-15040125913559055832010-06-14T01:31:13.855-07:002010-06-14T01:31:13.855-07:00Wow, great job Marie! The cake looks wonderful--I ...Wow, great job Marie! The cake looks wonderful--I love the photo of the slice at the top, and the over head shot at the end.Matthewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-25925962937742263642010-06-14T00:22:14.153-07:002010-06-14T00:22:14.153-07:00Looks so good! And your write up made me regret no...Looks so good! And your write up made me regret not baking this. I was all prepared to bake this on Sunday..and even bought strawberries to make strawberry butter..but i miscalculated my time..:( Now i feel so sad not baking this..faithyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442407119836426810noreply@blogger.com