(My) Cakes - Page 6

BigV · 01-05-2012, 02:04 PM

Yes, it does look so perfect! Eat the cookies, then sell the picture to a stock photo company and feed off the royalties all year!

Scriveyn · 01-05-2012, 02:54 PM

ty all - I tried to find some older shots of my attempts - no luck. I'll try to remember taking pics next baking time.

Sundae · 02-14-2012, 06:11 AM

I've mentioned this cake previously in What Did You Make Today.

To recap, I wanted a super smashing great cake for the May Fayre.
I intended to practice first on my family, and then the staffroom.
Practicing on the staffroom had the added benefit that if it was good, it would be much praised (an end in itself!) but would also be highly prized on the day. Staff get no discount buying cakes - obviously - but can snaffle the good ones as soon as the doors are open.

I was concerned that this cake was too dry.
It was not still slightly gooey in the middle. It did not sink in the middle.
The above were mentioned as attributes of this recipe.
I put this down to the fact I'd baked in two tins instead of one, because internet feedback suggested that you could not split the cake into three tiers as per the recipe, but you could split into two. That being the case I couldn't see any good reason not to cook it in two tins, rather than adding the crumby bother of slicing.

I adjusted the baking time accordingly, and followed the instructions of a poster who also used two tins and had a fan oven.

Mum said the texture was perfect.
Moist, and although not gooey, a perfect cake consistency.
She loved the ganache topping too, said she would consider that for her chocolate cake. Praise indeed.

But the cake was too cocoa-y for her.
It's because it's made with dark chocolate. She said it was too slightly too bitter for her taste.
She was polite and decent about it, suggesting that for other people it might be just right.

So when I make it for the staffroom I will use 50% dark choc and 50% milk - unlike the 75/25 split this time. And I might check the sponge 5 minutes earlier, to see if a toothpick comes out clean.

So it seems like a success.
It's rich, it's choccy, it's approved of.

Ta-daaaaa!
Ultimate Chocolate Cake with a ganache icing, white chocolate stars and edible glitter.

limey · 02-14-2012, 06:57 AM

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh!

glatt · 02-14-2012, 07:42 AM

Wow! That's beautiful.

zippyt · 02-14-2012, 08:51 AM

NUM NUM NUM NUM !!!!!!

wolf · 02-14-2012, 09:32 AM

It's beautiful! That looks more like a frosting than a ganache to me.

And I, for one, would love the dark chocolate version. I like the bitterness.

Sundae · 02-14-2012, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf

That looks more like a frosting than a ganache to me.

I know - it was so glossy in the bowl, but has settled into a normal looking icing...

You can tell the difference by taste though - zing!

wolf · 02-14-2012, 10:54 AM

oooh, yum!

BigV · 02-14-2012, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by limey

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh!

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BigV · 02-14-2012, 09:14 PM

that is one delicious looking cake!!

limey · 02-16-2012, 09:08 AM

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM

This is indeed one delicious cake!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Perfect slightly squidgy texture, fabulous hint of bitterness in the chocolate, delicious smooth ganache.
DON'T CHANGE A THING.
MAKE IT AGAIN LIKE THIS.
AND SEND IT ALL TO ME!

Sundae · 02-16-2012, 12:08 PM

Some was for Mr Limey you know...

So glad you like it.
And amazed at the delivery time!

Clodfobble · 02-16-2012, 01:55 PM

Wait, you actually mailed cake? How did you manage that??

Beest · 02-16-2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Wait, you actually mailed cake? How did you manage that??

Put it an envelope and write the address on it?

First class post in the UK is usually next day, so most food will not spoil.

Monster has mailed odd food items in the past, you're in trouble now clod

01-05-2012, 02:04 PM	#76
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 18,211	Yes, it does look so perfect! Eat the cookies, then sell the picture to a stock photo company and feed off the royalties all year! __________________ Remember: Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones. -- Marcus Aurelius, philosopher and writer (121-180)

02-14-2012, 06:11 AM	#78
Sundae Co-Strawberry Festival Queen Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ye Olde Englande Posts: 20,328	I've mentioned this cake previously in What Did You Make Today. To recap, I wanted a super smashing great cake for the May Fayre. I intended to practice first on my family, and then the staffroom. Practicing on the staffroom had the added benefit that if it was good, it would be much praised (an end in itself!) but would also be highly prized on the day. Staff get no discount buying cakes - obviously - but can snaffle the good ones as soon as the doors are open. I was concerned that this cake was too dry. It was not still slightly gooey in the middle. It did not sink in the middle. The above were mentioned as attributes of this recipe. I put this down to the fact I'd baked in two tins instead of one, because internet feedback suggested that you could not split the cake into three tiers as per the recipe, but you could split into two. That being the case I couldn't see any good reason not to cook it in two tins, rather than adding the crumby bother of slicing. I adjusted the baking time accordingly, and followed the instructions of a poster who also used two tins and had a fan oven. Mum said the texture was perfect. Moist, and although not gooey, a perfect cake consistency. She loved the ganache topping too, said she would consider that for her chocolate cake. Praise indeed. But the cake was too cocoa-y for her. It's because it's made with dark chocolate. She said it was too slightly too bitter for her taste. She was polite and decent about it, suggesting that for other people it might be just right. So when I make it for the staffroom I will use 50% dark choc and 50% milk - unlike the 75/25 split this time. And I might check the sponge 5 minutes earlier, to see if a toothpick comes out clean. So it seems like a success. It's rich, it's choccy, it's approved of. Ta-daaaaa! Ultimate Chocolate Cake with a ganache icing, white chocolate stars and edible glitter. Attached Images Last edited by Sundae; 02-14-2012 at 06:17 AM.

02-14-2012, 06:57 AM	#79
limey Sassenach Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 4,577	Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh! __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

02-14-2012, 08:51 AM	#81
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,175	NUM NUM NUM NUM !!!!!! __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

02-14-2012, 09:32 AM	#82
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,548	It's beautiful! That looks more like a frosting than a ganache to me. And I, for one, would love the dark chocolate version. I like the bitterness. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

01-05-2012, 02:54 PM	#77
Scriveyn putter-away of would-be emperors Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Between my ears Posts: 636	ty all - I tried to find some older shots of my attempts - no luck. I'll try to remember taking pics next baking time.

02-14-2012, 07:42 AM	#80
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,855	Wow! That's beautiful.

02-14-2012, 10:54 AM	#84
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,548	oooh, yum! __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

02-14-2012, 09:14 PM	#86
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 18,211	that is one delicious looking cake!! __________________ Remember: Live a good life. If there are gods and they are just, they will not care how devout you have been, but will welcome you based on the virtues you have lived by. If there are gods, but unjust, then you should not want to worship them. If there are no gods, then you will be gone, but will have lived a noble life that will live on in the memories of your loved ones. -- Marcus Aurelius, philosopher and writer (121-180)

02-16-2012, 09:08 AM	#87
limey Sassenach Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 4,577	OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM This is indeed one delicious cake!!!!!!!!!!!! Perfect slightly squidgy texture, fabulous hint of bitterness in the chocolate, delicious smooth ganache. DON'T CHANGE A THING. MAKE IT AGAIN LIKE THIS. AND SEND IT ALL TO ME! __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

02-16-2012, 12:08 PM	#88
Sundae Co-Strawberry Festival Queen Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ye Olde Englande Posts: 20,328	Some was for Mr Limey you know... So glad you like it. And amazed at the delivery time!

02-16-2012, 01:55 PM	#89
Clodfobble Bitchin' Tiny Unicorn Jockey Wannabe Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 14,081	Wait, you actually mailed cake? How did you manage that?? __________________ My cooking blog

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