tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post1496791212427744569..comments2024-03-29T19:17:16.814+11:00Comments on Heart of Mary: Cakes and more cakesCorinnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07144155347317468489noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-25621849210446788992013-10-15T20:57:29.951+11:002013-10-15T20:57:29.951+11:00These are gorgeous! Great job xThese are gorgeous! Great job xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241677744327165656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-34044011869436101292012-05-18T10:32:55.751+10:002012-05-18T10:32:55.751+10:00Underbeaten eggs would probably result in a denser...Underbeaten eggs would probably result in a denser cake since stiffly beaten eggs give the cake the air it needs to rise.Corinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144155347317468489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-22782230142130665652012-05-18T10:31:45.770+10:002012-05-18T10:31:45.770+10:00When it comes to beating the eggwhites, I just eye...When it comes to beating the eggwhites, I just eyeball it. I do not even time it. Your eggwhites should be silky and shiny and when you turn the bowl upside down, it should stay in the bowl. If your eggwhites look grainy, then it has been overbeaten. <br /><br />I do not think the dryness had anything to do with the size of the pan.Corinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144155347317468489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-48719965660630055202012-05-17T22:07:43.762+10:002012-05-17T22:07:43.762+10:00Do u think I could have underbeaten the eggs too? ...Do u think I could have underbeaten the eggs too? Does that cause dryness or just deflated cake?Ms Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00596275381952862422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-77282984755417258242012-05-17T22:02:07.298+10:002012-05-17T22:02:07.298+10:00I told hubby I'm happy with the recipe so I...I told hubby I'm happy with the recipe so I'm sticking to your awesome recipe :) thanks again for sharing. I was really paranoid abt the egg whites coz I have read in your comments that overbeating could cause dryness. How would u know when to stop beating it? Do u think it also had something to do with my pan being only 2' deep(not enough room to rise?)Ms Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00596275381952862422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-59509370401345728202012-05-17T21:24:43.531+10:002012-05-17T21:24:43.531+10:00I have never ever tried adding more ube nor more f...I have never ever tried adding more ube nor more flavouring so please do experiment. Adding more ube might make the cake denser but that's just my assumption.<br /><br />Properly cooked chiffon cakes remain moist even when refrigerated so if your cake was a little dry, yes, it could have been overcooked or maybe, the eggwhites were overbeaten.<br /><br />Good luck!Corinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144155347317468489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-11324879659937283142012-05-17T21:06:42.573+10:002012-05-17T21:06:42.573+10:00Thanks so much for the prompt reply. I had baked a...Thanks so much for the prompt reply. I had baked an ube cake yesterday, wrapped it and rested it in the fridge overnight and I couldn't resist not eating it today :-) so I whipped some thickened cream with caster sugar and a few drops of ube flavouring and oh my God, it was sensational!!!! It seemed a little dry but maybe because it was still cold when we ate it or I may have overcooked it Ms Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00596275381952862422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-79915395239772287732012-05-17T20:06:08.994+10:002012-05-17T20:06:08.994+10:00I use swiss meringue buttercream. The recipe is w...I use swiss meringue buttercream. The recipe is with the post on the Mocha Chiffon cake. If you'd like to make it ube flavoured, you can replace the vanilla with the ube flavouring.<br /><br />Buttercream is ok with the ube cake BUT for me, the whipped cream frosting still matches it best.Corinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144155347317468489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-129762630683434392012-05-17T15:15:23.771+10:002012-05-17T15:15:23.771+10:00Thank you for your reply. Totally appreciate it. W...Thank you for your reply. Totally appreciate it. What buttercream would u use for ube cakes? Would u have a recipe you could share? I'm thinking about your ube cake and I'm practically drooling :)Ms Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00596275381952862422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-84920257810109601702012-05-17T13:38:19.978+10:002012-05-17T13:38:19.978+10:00Again, I am not an expert so what I have to say ar...Again, I am not an expert so what I have to say are all based on my experiences alone.<br /><br />I usually make my decorations a week in advance if I can. Before I put them on the cake, they are already very dry and hard. I think that for as long as your cake is not exposed to moisture, for instance, if you put it in a box, the decorations will not soften even when it sits in the fridge Corinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144155347317468489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-72934394731698969232012-05-17T12:56:55.865+10:002012-05-17T12:56:55.865+10:00I just love looking at your creations :) May I pls...I just love looking at your creations :) May I pls ask, how far in advance do u frost and decorate these? I'm making ur ube chiffon cake for my daughter's bday and was hoping to put gumpaste flowers, can I put it the night before? will they soften by the morning? And what is the best frosting to use that holds its shape? I will have to ice/frost the cake the night before coz I wont have Ms Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00596275381952862422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-32553638273581666422011-05-05T14:42:49.423+10:002011-05-05T14:42:49.423+10:00Hi Christine,
I really don't know exactly how...Hi Christine,<br /><br />I really don't know exactly how long it takes me but I have gotten a lot faster with practice. I usually make the gumpaste decorations about a week in advance. This way, the actual frosting and decorating becomes a lot easier.<br /><br />Thanks for reading!Corinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07144155347317468489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-46235552911108460672011-05-05T13:53:43.673+10:002011-05-05T13:53:43.673+10:00Please, continue on posting and sharing pics of yo...Please, continue on posting and sharing pics of your latest projects especially those wonderful cakes. You are very talented! No formal training on baking and cake decorating yet you are so good at it like a pro! Im just wondering how long does it take you to decorate a cake? Keep up the good work! <br />Christine, NYCtigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14231805894142304843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-56761041649946881322011-05-02T23:35:33.179+10:002011-05-02T23:35:33.179+10:00Hi Corinne
Just don't stop blogging!
Your pos...Hi Corinne<br /><br />Just don't stop blogging!<br />Your posts are the reason we do come back and have a look. I just dream about being able to do great cakes like yours! And even if I won't bake soon, it gives me Mojo, motivation, inspiration for my own crafts!<br />The Blogger-World lives from the different talented people.<br /><br />BTW: I heard a well-known scrapbook-Lady say, that chezahuefahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11104698114733609603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-25444196896257786492011-05-02T10:12:20.204+10:002011-05-02T10:12:20.204+10:00I am in the same boat - please don't give up o...I am in the same boat - please don't give up on your blog! I LOVE to see your work and the stories about who you make them for.<br /><br />My daughter-in-law went and took the classes and learned how to make the beautiful cakes like you - then she just gave it up completely and never even makes one for the family . It really breaks my heart because she was so gifted. Her excuse was : she webbswayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11500925658471825693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-35357203338822583242011-05-02T04:16:12.627+10:002011-05-02T04:16:12.627+10:00Hi Corrine,
I understand how you feel but hey loo...Hi Corrine,<br /><br />I understand how you feel but hey look at what you can do. Youre not just good in what you do but your every work is with excellence! I have told you this before and im telling you again! You are inspiring many of us your readers so cheer up! I am always looking forward your blog. You can pause for a while but never stop!<br /> <br />Your fan ^_~<br /><br />LanieYolanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-65132615049791728082011-05-02T04:00:57.168+10:002011-05-02T04:00:57.168+10:00Hi Corinne,
Don't give up blogging...I am in t...Hi Corinne,<br />Don't give up blogging...I am in the same boat. I haven't blogged regularly now for well over 6 months...I get bored with blogging about the same things all the time and worry that people won't find my life interesting. I agree with Andrea...just take a break :)<br />I LOVE your cakes...and yes they do leave me craving something sweet! xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743595289345466879.post-59537113895161187742011-05-01T23:36:56.661+10:002011-05-01T23:36:56.661+10:00Hey Corinne,
don't give up on blogging... I l...Hey Corinne,<br /><br />don't give up on blogging... I love your cakes... and they are so awesome...<br /><br />I never could bake one of those...<br /><br />and maybe you just should take some time out... ;-)))<br /><br />warmest regards from Germany<br /><br />AndreaMussipitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17042249881528376682noreply@blogger.com