tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post6758331443559116435..comments2024-02-26T09:38:43.677-08:00Comments on *: Double-Chocolate-Whammy Groom's Cake (or Poker Group Cake)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-39962524745706037162010-02-25T18:52:33.973-08:002010-02-25T18:52:33.973-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Mariehttp://heavenlycakeplace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-17980103936318412222010-02-25T18:52:17.419-08:002010-02-25T18:52:17.419-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Mariehttp://heavenlycakeplace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-28416778959174722812010-02-25T18:52:02.992-08:002010-02-25T18:52:02.992-08:00I think we have to plan a huge party where we all ...I think we have to plan a huge party where we all get together in some central location and Rose, Woody, and Hector will come and bake mountains of desserts for us. When we're all on a sugar high, we'll decide what project to tackle next.Mariehttp://heavenlycakeplace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-25981228849958838922010-02-25T08:29:46.207-08:002010-02-25T08:29:46.207-08:00Nancy and Hanaa,
The only reason I suggested The C...Nancy and Hanaa,<br />The only reason I suggested The Cake Bible is because I thought this gang (HCB bakers) are more into cakes - I guess I was wrong LOL! I love pastries and so I would be in for it as well. The only caveat with P&PB is that some use seasonal fruits so it might not be something to do all year round (but maybe we can do PP&B and TCB bake a long - it'll be like years of commitment, :)!). Don't have Rose's Celebrations or the Christmas Cookies but don't mind getting them (I have all the bibles and RHC anyway so might as well complete the collection :).Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11717898669803221775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-46121879151662593472010-02-24T22:30:16.942-08:002010-02-24T22:30:16.942-08:00I think this cake should be called the fudgy pudgy...I think this cake should be called the fudgy pudgy cake! I'll have to save this one for the doulas; they LOVE chocolate anything.evil cake ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028488030328153196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-34232619496303232542010-02-24T12:54:39.263-08:002010-02-24T12:54:39.263-08:00Marie,
Personally I would be more impressed with ...Marie,<br /><br />Personally I would be more impressed with this cake than a Dallas cheerleader. Call me weird! And very funny Jim calling the shots on his cake - perhaps next time he could cut up the wee squares.<br /><br />You have the patience of a saint cutting that brownie into little squares. <br /><br />Enjoy Maui. I will be thinking of you all week. Especially in your Dallas cheerleader outfit.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09276278631468370980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-84010135298556395562010-02-24T12:17:40.173-08:002010-02-24T12:17:40.173-08:00Nancy, you read my mind, kind of. Maybe we could b...Nancy, you read my mind, kind of. Maybe we could bake from the P&PB or even the BB, once a month to shake things up and bake something other than cake (don't get me wrong, I love cake!) :o)Hanaâhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660317268731033542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-12418862284963376052010-02-24T11:27:11.166-08:002010-02-24T11:27:11.166-08:00Not to interrupt a potential ground-swell for the ...Not to interrupt a potential ground-swell for the Cake Bible, but there's also the Pie and Pastry Bible as an option. Or even some of the smaller cookbooks, which would be a shorter commitment--I have several favorites in Rose's Celebrations, and would love an impetus to bake more from Rose's Christmas Cookies.NancyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02932498557111486912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-39118788759794032932010-02-23T19:31:18.464-08:002010-02-23T19:31:18.464-08:00Faithy,
I saw your disaster! But you really perse...Faithy,<br />I saw your disaster! But you really persevered. If I were you, I'd never make a yacht cake again.<br /><br />Rose,<br />I think I'm down to only about 52 cakes left to bake--just another year. I was also just thinking how much I'll miss everyone when this project is done.<br /><br />Lois,<br />I think that cake is a good vehicle for whipped cream, but really--this cake didn't need either one. (I do wish I'd tried it with the spritz of bourbon).<br /><br />Jenn,<br />Ask me next year. I think I'd have to be crazy to take on another cakebook now. But there's no rule that says I have to be the leader. :-)Mariehttp://heavenlycakeplace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-35082299492374171272010-02-23T12:55:57.270-08:002010-02-23T12:55:57.270-08:00Rose, it is so nice to know that there will be ano...Rose, it is so nice to know that there will be another wonderful book in the horizon! I wonder what it will be called, :).<br />Marie - so what do you think about The Cake Bible bake-a-long? I'm sure that everyone else will agree that we need your buy off (being that you are our fearless "leader").Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11717898669803221775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-53312478574257294002010-02-23T12:36:28.745-08:002010-02-23T12:36:28.745-08:00jenn, what a terrific idea! and you KNOW you all w...jenn, what a terrific idea! and you KNOW you all will be done way before i can finish another book! it would be quite a learning experience!Rose Levy Beranbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14272822321509616109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-40326046513143832492010-02-23T12:18:30.337-08:002010-02-23T12:18:30.337-08:00Rose and all, how about baking through The Cake Bi...Rose and all, how about baking through The Cake Bible? :). It would be more of a challenge for us "visual learners" as there are less pictures, but should still be fun. Just want to throw it out there.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11717898669803221775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-89609536182601681562010-02-23T10:51:39.860-08:002010-02-23T10:51:39.860-08:00Marie, in spite of my "cake is a vehicle for ...Marie, in spite of my "cake is a vehicle for frosting" comment on another blog, this is a great looking cake, one I think the men in my family would enjoy immensely (no pun intended). <br /> <br />Rose, I'm glad to hear you'll have another book ready. I've been thinking lately about how much I look forward to Mondays to see what everyone has done and to Marie's recap on Thursday because I enjoy the witty humor and the chance to catch up on anything I might have missed.Lois Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03560321506489546079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-90293142455079234172010-02-23T09:06:25.170-08:002010-02-23T09:06:25.170-08:00this note is to everyone. words can't describe...this note is to everyone. words can't describe (this is NOT a cop out) how much i enjoyed seeing all the different cakes you've chosen and how beautiful the decor!<br /><br />all i can say is that when you all have finished the bake through we'll have to have another book ready because i'll miss you all too much!Rose Levy Beranbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14272822321509616109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-56592211737104952142010-02-22T20:12:24.741-08:002010-02-22T20:12:24.741-08:00Hi Marie! Your cake looks wonderful! I planned to ...Hi Marie! Your cake looks wonderful! I planned to bake the double valentine but a cake disaster happened so i couldn't bake along with all of you.faithyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442407119836426810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-53589189033100083832010-02-22T18:26:50.537-08:002010-02-22T18:26:50.537-08:00Hanaa,
That's a very similar concept--it's...Hanaa,<br />That's a very similar concept--it's really a great idea! On the chocolate streusel cake, I didn't have any left for a Day 2 test.<br /><br />Rose,<br />I wish I'd thought of that--I love the idea of passing the bourbon spritzer!<br /><br />Mendy,<br />It really impressed the poker boys.Mariehttp://heavenlycakeplace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-72752565792003225442010-02-22T16:36:05.690-08:002010-02-22T16:36:05.690-08:00ב''ה
Wow! What a fun cake.ב''ה<br /><br />Wow! What a fun cake.Mendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134687611166201263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-88264169579402906082010-02-22T14:09:32.903-08:002010-02-22T14:09:32.903-08:00just a suggestion: if you make it again--or anyone...just a suggestion: if you make it again--or anyone does and wants to serve it to non-drinkers: pass the bourbon in a little spray atomizer! i did that even though i had already doused the cake bc some guys like extra!Rose Levy Beranbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14272822321509616109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-9770976735962054492010-02-22T13:40:54.783-08:002010-02-22T13:40:54.783-08:00I made the Choc Streusel Coffee Cake for the free ...I made the Choc Streusel Coffee Cake for the free choice week. I noticed that on day #2, the choc streusel became grainy. On day #1 it was smooth and chocolatey. Did any of you have the same problem?Hanaâhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660317268731033542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-28469253831266976422010-02-22T13:03:14.313-08:002010-02-22T13:03:14.313-08:00What a cool looking cake, Marie! Glad it was a big...What a cool looking cake, Marie! Glad it was a big hit. I mean, how could it not be? Talk about chocolate-overdose (if such thing really exists). Reminds me of a choc cake I made last year: 2 layers of devil’s food cake, filled with a mixture of ganache + crumbled homemade brownies, covered in ganache!! You can find pictures <a href="http://hanaaskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/04/sms-2-brooklyn-brownout-cake.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>.Hanaâhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660317268731033542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-69920075663029202182010-02-22T12:20:01.448-08:002010-02-22T12:20:01.448-08:00Toni,
((Ha--I'll stop calling you Virginia now...Toni,<br />((Ha--I'll stop calling you Virginia now). It's really good if you like chocolate. And thanks.<br /><br /><br />Nancy B.,<br />You can't tell how brownie-rich it is from looking at the pictures--that's why I wanted to show that big pile of brownies.<br /><br />Rose,<br />There are several people in Jim's poker club who don't drink, so I didn't do the bourbon-spritzing step. I think that would have added a lovely dimension.<br /><br />Melinda,<br />It would be very bad for my ego if I greeted people in a Dallas cheerleaders costume, and all the men went screaming out of the house.<br /><br />Lisa,<br />I know what you mean about the liquor cabinet. Mine now has a lot of interesting choices, especially for after-dinner drinks. I guess I'll have to start serving after-dinner drinks.<br /><br />Vicki,<br />This poker group has played penny-ante (literally) poker for as long as they've existed. I keep trying to encourage them to make it a little more interesting, but they're sticklers for tradition. There's certain food that must always be served--Cheetos, for example. Once someone tried to get away with generic Cheetos. This was maybe 10 or 15 years ago, and he's still not widely trusted in the neighborhood.<br /><br />Monica,<br />Not on the list--this is my free choice cake.<br /><br />Jenn,<br />Oh, I know--isn't it cute?<br /><br />Oriana,<br />Yes, "fudgy pudgy" is very descriptive of how you'd feel after a piece or two (especially two).Mariehttp://heavenlycakeplace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-32843702303302353412010-02-22T11:50:21.898-08:002010-02-22T11:50:21.898-08:00Marie,
I like your imagination! As for the name of...Marie,<br />I like your imagination! As for the name of the cake, the pudgy part would be more appropriate to how I'd feel after a slice or two. <br /><br />The stadium pan is very macho - perfect for a poker night.doughadearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107772878761525846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-5917351267579484012010-02-22T11:08:32.876-08:002010-02-22T11:08:32.876-08:00LOL! Marie, I like your enactment with having the ...LOL! Marie, I like your enactment with having the President over for dinner. And your argument against "fudgy pudgy." Beautiful cake! I think that's the prettiest stadium I've ever seen, :).Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11717898669803221775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-67837880568857353942010-02-22T08:48:44.546-08:002010-02-22T08:48:44.546-08:00WAIT??? how did I miss this from the list? Brownie...WAIT??? how did I miss this from the list? Brownies into a cake? It's like the PERFECT COMBINATION! With Mark Bourbon!<br /><br />YIKES!<br /><br />*running to the pantry right now to see if I have the ingredients*<br /><br />And I agree, it would not be a brownie unless had nuts in it.Monicahttp://www.sweetbitesblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8882070718279731833.post-54068910774962590732010-02-22T08:30:26.548-08:002010-02-22T08:30:26.548-08:00Holy smokes, this sets back Lent!
Can you imagine ...Holy smokes, this sets back Lent!<br />Can you imagine this with a side of Ben and Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream? And I hope Jim shared his share of the winnings!Vickinoreply@blogger.com