tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post1372248480486227638..comments2024-03-18T22:51:37.593-07:00Comments on Always With Butter: Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Bean Buttercream & a 97th birthdayJulie Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13181967142805528739noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-32316985115700095262014-06-03T09:15:55.165-07:002014-06-03T09:15:55.165-07:00This cake looks so perfect! Also, I don't know...This cake looks so perfect! Also, I don't know where the nearest Cost Plus World Market would be for you, maybe Napa or Santa Rosa, but they carry vanilla beans in their spice section- you get two in a little bag for $2.99! It's the best price I've found anywhere so far, and makes them slightly more accessible :)Maci Britthttp://thethoughtfulplateblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-51480553911575264562014-05-18T07:02:28.419-07:002014-05-18T07:02:28.419-07:00I have found that freezing the layers prior to ici...I have found that freezing the layers prior to icing produce a very smooth finish but must work quickly. Very sweet cake and lovely presentation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-50653055626508889472014-04-14T06:07:58.228-07:002014-04-14T06:07:58.228-07:00Amazing looking cake c; So cute and
delicate looki...Amazing looking cake c; So cute and<br />delicate looking! You 2 are so cute together c: Xxice pandorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08296047828005288066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-56704646687568430212014-01-02T20:08:27.826-08:002014-01-02T20:08:27.826-08:00Your cake looks so lovely and smooth to me! I lov...Your cake looks so lovely and smooth to me! I love baking mini cakes but I actually find them to be frustrating to frost sometimes -- they tilt so easily! I may or may not have ruined one... or two ... after getting mad at it. (Good thing they're small.) I just found your blog recently and love it -- so glad to be a new follower!cynthia | two red bowlshttp://tworedbowls.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-71832583956358585742013-01-25T14:36:00.318-08:002013-01-25T14:36:00.318-08:00I've used a rubber spatula dipped in water to ...I've used a rubber spatula dipped in water to smooth icing and also the crumb coat one. I've also used viva paper towels, lay on frosting and smooth, remove towel. it works mostly. I love the small cake idea, never thought to do that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-69526720179941410662012-03-10T11:45:09.738-08:002012-03-10T11:45:09.738-08:00I'm baking this cake for my youngest boy, he t...I'm baking this cake for my youngest boy, he turns two tomorrow. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!mariahttp://www.maria-renee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-64113056935101155882012-02-17T21:15:21.581-08:002012-02-17T21:15:21.581-08:00Where can I find vanilla bean paste?Where can I find vanilla bean paste?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-47398538895277314952012-01-21T14:58:16.034-08:002012-01-21T14:58:16.034-08:00I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, your recipes! Especially this...I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, your recipes! Especially this one. Thanks so much for sharing, I'm your newest follower! Tabitha @ Simplyhomecents.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-45673367201266556392011-08-11T22:02:06.555-07:002011-08-11T22:02:06.555-07:00There is an instant purchase store on Ebay... if y...There is an instant purchase store on Ebay... if you look up vanilla beans. You can get a pound of vanilla beans (about 100 beans) for 20 to 30 dollars. Then, depending on how much you spend at that particular ebay store... they send you additional beans for free. You'll have to click a few of them, because I can't remember the name. I got the pound of beans and then got a 1/4 pound for Nom Nom Sweetieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00082022620045091574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-38923156655590510442011-07-28T16:44:56.011-07:002011-07-28T16:44:56.011-07:00GRACE!!GRACE!!Katherine Scottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-32700425498352029742011-05-03T21:48:20.082-07:002011-05-03T21:48:20.082-07:00Susan: Hello, thanks for the tip! Yeah I made anot...Susan: Hello, thanks for the tip! Yeah I made another cake today, and it went a bit better. I remember that cake! Thats so funny you found my blog. All the desserts at Adam and Krista's wedding were so amazing.Julie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181967142805528739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-72333231732915014812011-05-03T20:46:16.208-07:002011-05-03T20:46:16.208-07:00I agree - this is a very cute cake for a very cute...I agree - this is a very cute cake for a very cute birthday girl! As a part time cake baker (I made the 3D Food Shark groom's cake at Adam and Krista's wedding in Marfa), I'll give you a hint at reducing your frosting time. Always use a 'crumb coat' when frosting a cake. This is done by putting just a smear of frosting on the cake - enough to cover the surface and hold the Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08886242776345081140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-58871763342614026922011-04-30T10:46:05.990-07:002011-04-30T10:46:05.990-07:00I can see the vanilla seeds; the taste is perfect ...I can see the vanilla seeds; the taste is perfect and it looks beautiful! Happy Birthday to the Girl!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06038082156355160787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-150472798226163992011-04-30T10:44:57.484-07:002011-04-30T10:44:57.484-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06038082156355160787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-36065175933489408722011-04-28T09:20:33.545-07:002011-04-28T09:20:33.545-07:00How adorable :)
The little cake is so sweet. I usu...How adorable :)<br />The little cake is so sweet. I usually use vanilla bean instead of vanilla extract myself. Its so much better in taste + scent.Joytihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704064690267281149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-24768433801241750112011-04-28T06:25:51.384-07:002011-04-28T06:25:51.384-07:00I think the cake looks fab; far better than anythi...I think the cake looks fab; far better than anything I could execute! With all so much practice you will be making Parisian desserts in no time!Biancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04121254098671708240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-87859329513974158442011-04-28T02:07:48.205-07:002011-04-28T02:07:48.205-07:00Btw you probably know this from all your research/...Btw you probably know this from all your research/practice already but it probably helps to have a rotating cake stand and a very large bent frosting spatula to get the frosting straight. I also feel like I see this look done often with swiss meringue buttercream. not sure if that's easier to smooth?Xiaoluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05752959323054673080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-87125592055299609662011-04-28T02:05:54.694-07:002011-04-28T02:05:54.694-07:00Aww you are so cute together! Adorable cake -- I&...Aww you are so cute together! Adorable cake -- I'm definitely gonna try this for my mom's bday in the fall. She has type 2 diabetes and shouldn't eat too much cake anyway :). It looks very smooth to me btw :). I'd love to know which videos you used as I find them very helpful in terms of decoration techniques too!Xiaoluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05752959323054673080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2608986527779726191.post-63636048014737719272011-04-28T01:02:44.316-07:002011-04-28T01:02:44.316-07:00This looks delicious! Perfect for the occasion!This looks delicious! Perfect for the occasion!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14578196250828548303noreply@blogger.com