tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post1490329751595446612..comments2024-03-16T19:34:55.362+11:00Comments on raspberri cupcakes: Chocolate Mousse Layer CakeStephcookiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13287192870684938203noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-91376868825980942382014-11-02T11:11:55.262+11:002014-11-02T11:11:55.262+11:00It's meant to be exactly as the recipe states,...It's meant to be exactly as the recipe states, 2 tbsp plain flour and 130g cornflour. Not sure where you got 220g from.Stephcookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13287192870684938203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-23201295643727155532014-10-30T07:08:39.939+11:002014-10-30T07:08:39.939+11:00I have a question, for the cake, is it 2 tbsp of p...I have a question, for the cake, is it 2 tbsp of plain flour and 220 g of cornflour? Isn't the other way round?, i mean: 2 tbsp of cornflour and 220 g of plain flour?.... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-50065144788059351542014-04-27T18:55:43.232+10:002014-04-27T18:55:43.232+10:00Hi Steph.
Just letting you know I love your blog...Hi Steph. <br /><br />Just letting you know I love your blog and all your wonderful creative cakes. I made this cake yesterday as a birthday surprise for a friend, well, I used your cake as inspiration but I made the cake that they used in the food dept website - I found that recipe to be more sturdy and a bit more moist and mud-cake like. And I think I could handle 4 layers, but probably not six like you. It turned out to be an absolute beast of a cake - I reckon it weighed about 3 kilos! But I took it to a party of about 20 people and it was a total hit - I couldn't believe almost all of it went, and I think practically everyone had seconds. And it looked great with the maltesers on the top.<br /><br />But I wanted to write with my thoughts on the icing. The first batch I made split as well, but I actually warmed my cream up before and so there wasn't much difference in temperature. The second time I didn't do this, but put the cream in a bowl and kept it aside whilst I melted the chocolate and creamed the butter. The second time it was fine, no splitting. I had to make a third batch (I was using the food dept's recipe so I had half of your recipe) and this time there was a little milk separating, but it was still usable, and when I had iced it and put it in the fridge it went away.<br /><br />So, my theory is not the temperatures, because if you do it in this order - 1) pour cream and sugar in a bowl 2) melt chocolate and put aside 3) beat cream till there are soft peaks 4) cream butter 5) pour chocolate into butter and 6) fold cream in; there isn't really an issue with the temperature.<br /><br />I think the issue is in beating the cream too much. For the batch that really worked they were soft peaks, but for the first and third batches I beat the cream a bit more. For the first, which was the worst, I also beat the chocolate and cream in, but for the other two, I folded both the chocolate and cream in. So I think if you make sure you don't overbeat your cream then it seems to integrate better. I have only made it once, but thought I would share just in case it helps someone else. <br /><br />I am an Aussie living in the UK, so I probably have a cooler ambient temperature to work in than if I was making it in Oz, so I don't know if that would have an impact at all.<br /><br />Anyway, thanks again Steph for sharing with us your wonderful creations.<br /><br />All the best,<br />TriciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-41886215422943159562014-02-02T17:58:13.091+11:002014-02-02T17:58:13.091+11:00I made this a couple weeks ago and it was definite...I made this a couple weeks ago and it was definitely a hit with my family. The only thing was that two packets of maltesers wasn't enough!! Next time, the more the better :)<br /><br />hereiskat.blogspot.comKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06335421412572530946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-91752668339984688972013-12-30T11:08:36.469+11:002013-12-30T11:08:36.469+11:00A quick google search would have answered your que...A quick google search would have answered your question. Yes, it is the same as heavy cream in terms of fat content, however there are thickening agents added to it to make it easier to whip and hold its shape. However using regular heavy cream should be fine too.Stephcookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13287192870684938203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-75918220150606400002013-12-30T09:07:39.189+11:002013-12-30T09:07:39.189+11:00Hi there! First of all, this cake looks delicious...Hi there! First of all, this cake looks delicious!! I do have a question. When you list "thickened cream", do you mean "heavy cream" or heavy cream that has already been whipped? I've seen this term used in another cookbook I have from the UK and I'm not sure I was thinking about the same product. Thanks!Joann@The Italian Next Doorhttp://theitaliannextdoor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-55762618323724263232013-11-28T09:09:44.548+11:002013-11-28T09:09:44.548+11:00Yes that should work fine!Yes that should work fine!Stephcookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13287192870684938203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-89358210777214972592013-11-28T08:54:28.578+11:002013-11-28T08:54:28.578+11:00If I wanted to prepare this cake in stages, would ...If I wanted to prepare this cake in stages, would it work to make the sponge ahead of time and freeze?Amanda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10381248761708430849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-36474288216757689442013-11-25T08:28:17.347+11:002013-11-25T08:28:17.347+11:00I'm sorry you had trouble with this recipe, I ...I'm sorry you had trouble with this recipe, I appreciate the feedback albeit fairly rude and posted anonymously with terrible grammar. Firstly, I did state that the cakes are very delicate so yes they are not the ideal layering cake. I never said they were. They were perfect for my purposes, as I mentioned I wanted a very light layered cake to go with the icing. There is nothing wrong with the recipe as a sponge cake, I have used it many times and it is from Gourmet Traveller. I did also do mention on my about me page that my recipes are not for beginners, and I agree this is definitely NOT a cake I would recommend as someone's first layered cake. I'll add a note to state this in the recipe. Lastly, of course your icing had a bitter taste, don't you realise what the 70% means? That means it is 70% cocoa, which is very bitter and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Types_of_chocolate" rel="nofollow">technically classified as dark or bittersweet chocolate</a>. I used Lindt Excellence extra creamy milk chocolate which has a much, much lower cocoa content. The bitterness has nothing to do with using high/low quality chocolate, you just used a high cocoa content chocolate. Some people prefer it, some don't.Stephcookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13287192870684938203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-82904217400921441762013-11-24T15:20:27.907+11:002013-11-24T15:20:27.907+11:00so if you where looking for a actual review of mak...so if you where looking for a actual review of making this instead of just "OMG SO SOSOSOSOSOSOS YUM YUM YUM" or whatever other dreck is above read on macduff.<br /><br />first off, worst sponge cake for layering EVER!!! cant stress that enough that there are much better sponge or normal choclate cakes then this one. If your insistant on using this, use 2 less eggs and make them the day before and FREEZE THEM. <br /><br />The icing is the saving grace of this, seriesly if she used that actual cake recipe then this woman is amazing. I halved the icing recipe and had more then enough, also i would deffo recomend using the el-cheapo choc for this one the pure good quality stuff comes out a tad strong, i was using lindt 70% milk cooking choc and wow, still very strong bitter taste, so yep, skimp on the choc on this one and use the homebrand. ice and crumb coat at room temp when you first make the icing, then stick in the fridge for a good 10 mins or more and then add the final layer.<br /><br />5 out of 5 for presentation<br />1 out or 5 for the cake recipe<br />3 out of 5 for the icing recipe <br /><br />overall, if its your first layer cake, you will cry yourself to sleep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-24128630832869404312013-11-18T01:45:45.110+11:002013-11-18T01:45:45.110+11:00Oh my GOODNESS!! This looks unreal. Absolutely dyi...Oh my GOODNESS!! This looks unreal. Absolutely dying to give it a try!! I spend my weekends waiting to see what you're gonna post on a Monday morning. Starts the week off very nicely!!<br />Jen x<br /><br />jenniferbakes.blogspot.ieJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008239264987923026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-88025822075540920912013-11-17T12:11:24.346+11:002013-11-17T12:11:24.346+11:00Thanks for the feedback Manju, I'll keep it in...Thanks for the feedback Manju, I'll keep it in mind. It was very difficult to shoot good quality method shots whilst baking, the light quality in my current kitchen is not great and my camera was getting gunky from handling the baking ingredients and the camera at the same time.Stephcookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13287192870684938203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-72777371006227292922013-11-16T01:45:52.857+11:002013-11-16T01:45:52.857+11:00This cake is amazing....btw, it was really helpful...This cake is amazing....btw, it was really helpful when you shared snaps of 'how-you-did-it' while sharing your recipe. Gives a small idea of how you went about making/baking your treat. Please continue to share those pics along with the beautifully presented ones. Just a suggestion. Thanks.<br />-ManjuManju @ Manjus Eating Delightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15732250117063520944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-36463730867550285112013-11-15T14:27:14.516+11:002013-11-15T14:27:14.516+11:00Oh my God. This looks amazing, and anything that i...Oh my God. This looks amazing, and anything that incorporates a mountain of malteasers is definitely a winner in my book!Julia @ Chic To Dohttp://www.chictodo.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-59259010405283625332013-11-15T11:04:13.079+11:002013-11-15T11:04:13.079+11:00Hi Miriam,
There is no mistake, please read the r...Hi Miriam,<br /><br />There is no mistake, please read the recipe again carefully. "Place <b>butter</b> in a large mixing bowl and beat on high with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy."Stephcookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13287192870684938203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-22463021085749439752013-11-15T09:13:01.741+11:002013-11-15T09:13:01.741+11:00Absolutely gorgeous!!!Absolutely gorgeous!!!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12810046131669131958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-79339560075788302472013-11-15T07:24:12.815+11:002013-11-15T07:24:12.815+11:00Hi!! This look delicious!!
I'm thinking of mak...Hi!! This look delicious!!<br />I'm thinking of making it for a friend's birthday, but I find some "mistakes" on the frosting's explaination or maybe I haven't understand it (excuse my english, please)... you say to add cream twice and no butter... <br />Thank you in advance!!<br />Greetings,<br />Miriam<br /> Miriamhttp://www.whatisinthefridge.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-64294545521759203182013-11-15T01:15:08.515+11:002013-11-15T01:15:08.515+11:00This looks beautiful and perfect! I'll have to...This looks beautiful and perfect! I'll have to make this for my birthday. Great work.heidihttp://aweekfromthursday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-1480991361356271722013-11-14T16:39:25.187+11:002013-11-14T16:39:25.187+11:00Oh WOW!!
...and no 6 layers is not going overboard...Oh WOW!!<br />...and no 6 layers is not going overboard at all!!!<br />Amazing!!!Gourmet Getawayshttp://www.gourmetgetaways.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-46376998652526173992013-11-14T05:34:51.259+11:002013-11-14T05:34:51.259+11:00Look at that cake, that is immense and fabulous. ...Look at that cake, that is immense and fabulous. Bet it was just delicious!anna @ annamayeverydayhttp://www.annamayeveryday.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-68715760981726371372013-11-13T14:36:21.042+11:002013-11-13T14:36:21.042+11:00That is simply a breathtaking cake - no wonder you...That is simply a breathtaking cake - no wonder you didn't want to wait! Very wise of you. Congrats on your Cosmo award too - well deserved.Amanda @lambsearsandhoneyhttp://www.lambsearsandhoney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-1307729259943873082013-11-13T13:57:31.528+11:002013-11-13T13:57:31.528+11:00Gorgeous cake, the layers look amazing! I always g...Gorgeous cake, the layers look amazing! I always go back to 1 Utama when I'm back in KL :) I used to love all the cakes from Secret recipe!Yii-Hueihttp://aroundleglobe.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-72386928028487562992013-11-13T09:09:22.856+11:002013-11-13T09:09:22.856+11:00Look at that cake!
YOu know what, you bake a cake...Look at that cake!<br /><br />YOu know what, you bake a cake for yourself for your birthday because you want the cake just perfect.<br />And you did it.<br /><br />Nobody else can bake something that good, unless it was the baker from your childhood memories at the mall!!!<br /><br />HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE!!!<br /><br /><3<br /><br />JaneJane @ how to find a manhttp://www.howtofindamanthatsright.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-13827161420124969082013-11-13T04:43:01.288+11:002013-11-13T04:43:01.288+11:00Maltesers have been my favorite candy for as long ...Maltesers have been my favorite candy for as long as I can remember. Mounding them on top of a chocolate cake sounds utterly dreamy. And I totally understand making your own birthday cake… I've done it. Happy birthday!Tartlet Sweetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10463457763769003680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455891724757786007.post-32517736341906046252013-11-12T08:30:26.553+11:002013-11-12T08:30:26.553+11:00Chocolate mousse is one of my all time favorite de...Chocolate mousse is one of my all time favorite desserts. I love this cake! : ) Heather - Chickabughttp://www.chickabug.comnoreply@blogger.com