tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post7385826242667366043..comments2023-11-03T04:45:28.573-05:00Comments on Fresh from the Oven: Cleaning the Freezer Part 1: Banana Cake with Caramel Espresso FrostingMandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10652479548706690133noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-2409851390904960652010-12-30T12:21:22.917-06:002010-12-30T12:21:22.917-06:00Hello, the banana cake part turns out really good....Hello, the banana cake part turns out really good. I have trouble, however, at the part when adding the butter. It starts to curdle... is this due to the temperature difference between the mixture and butter? I tried twice and got the same result. But your icing turned out amazing, very nice.<br />MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-86132005997359273522009-05-31T21:32:06.077-05:002009-05-31T21:32:06.077-05:00First of all, I think you did a superb job frostin...First of all, I think you did a superb job frosting the cake. I came across your blog when looking for ways to decorate a cake using fresh bananas (I've got a banana fosters cake I make that I'm trying to make pretty and I was looking for ideas). Google picked you up on bananas and cake - the caramel is a coincidence. Anyway, I thought how pretty your cake was in the thumbnail which is why I clicked in the first place.<br /><br />Secondly, it's time consuming but successful - when I didn't have time to do a crumb coat I used a piping bag to pipe the basic layer of frosting around the cake, up the sides of the cake. Slowly but surely you get it done. Then, with a very delicate touch you smooth it out, removing some of the icing that you've piped on. Anyway, it works very nicely and uses more frosting than your average icing job would. Just thought I'd mention it since you'd said you were TRYING to use all the frosting you could.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-34457706691620922672008-06-27T18:23:00.000-05:002008-06-27T18:23:00.000-05:00thanks Tish! I am really honored by your visiting ...thanks Tish! I am really honored by your visiting my blog. Love your recipes!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652479548706690133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-26234667647274444982008-06-27T17:41:00.000-05:002008-06-27T17:41:00.000-05:00I just read your blog entry about my banana cake w...I just read your blog entry about my banana cake with caramel espresso frosting, and it really cracked me up--I think your cake is just beautiful and I'm thrilled that it was a hit at your meeting. Keep on baking!! Best, Tish B.Tish Boylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550493888117716906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-1246687427399560832008-04-30T21:06:00.000-05:002008-04-30T21:06:00.000-05:00Huh, I didn't even know you could freeze bananas! ...Huh, I didn't even know you could freeze bananas! I'll definitely be making this, it looks yummy.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04713824685051007635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-52175403011602513392008-03-25T23:10:00.000-05:002008-03-25T23:10:00.000-05:00kevin,It will be interesting to see what you do wi...kevin,<BR/>It will be interesting to see what you do with the bananas. :)<BR/><BR/>jessy,<BR/>thanks!I feel better about that frosting now.<BR/><BR/>piggy,<BR/>yes! I enjoy making the frosting, feel like doing experiment in the lab. :p<BR/><BR/>anne,<BR/>same here, love her recipes.<BR/><BR/>terri,<BR/>hahaha, I think my effort was not wasted. The buttercream was delicious, but definitely not for daily consumption.<BR/><BR/>amanda,<BR/>I 100% agree. <BR/><BR/>happy cook,<BR/>thanks! the piping is not as good as yours! ;p<BR/><BR/>mevrouw cupcake,<BR/>thanks!<BR/><BR/>patricia,<BR/>thanks Sweetie!I wish you stayed next door.<BR/><BR/>linda, <BR/>hahaha, i am sure you can make it happen.<BR/><BR/>cecilia,<BR/>let me know how it works for you if you try it.<BR/><BR/>deborah,<BR/>thanks! But I don't think mine is miles better than yours!<BR/><BR/>cakewardrobe,<BR/>kindergarten handwriting is the essence of my piping skills. luckily the recipients didn't seem to mind that. :)<BR/><BR/>dwiana,<BR/>thanks for the well wishes, i will try my best to be happy in the packing and moving process. chocolate helps.<BR/><BR/>aran,<BR/>I want to be your neighbor too. I suspect I would lost the motivation to bake if I stayed close to you, since there's always desserts around!<BR/><BR/>Helene,<BR/>YES! We are going to be real close after the move. :)Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652479548706690133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-84785340699522285732008-03-21T13:35:00.000-05:002008-03-21T13:35:00.000-05:00Moving sucks but in your case it makes me happy be...Moving sucks but in your case it makes me happy because we are going to be real close....just a skip and a hope from Charleston lady!!<BR/>The cake sounds so good, coffee and bananas are a great combo! Looks awesome!Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119932841882891505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-22629252927749907052008-03-21T05:42:00.000-05:002008-03-21T05:42:00.000-05:00Coffee and banana in a moist cake? I'm there!! I...Coffee and banana in a moist cake? I'm there!! If that's what comes out of your kitchen when you clean up, I'd like to be your neighbor for sure!Cannelle Et Vanillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650130471790805186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-11596880922563188862008-03-20T22:08:00.000-05:002008-03-20T22:08:00.000-05:00caramel espresso frosting, wow that sounds delish!...caramel espresso frosting, wow that sounds delish!! speaking about packing and moving, oh no... I hate that so much! I always think that I don't have a lot of stuff but when I start to pack it ends up with tons of boxes:( <BR/>anyway happy moving:)Dwiana Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727573477854331855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-67115689903154106722008-03-20T14:40:00.000-05:002008-03-20T14:40:00.000-05:00I usually have a pretty good hand but trust me, wh...I usually have a pretty good hand but trust me, when it comes to frosting, I'm like a kindergartener writing letters for the first time. People would surely forget about the appearance once they take a bite into that delicious looking cake of yours! :)cakewardrobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05752371044060690705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-51535110326252620862008-03-20T12:23:00.000-05:002008-03-20T12:23:00.000-05:00Oh, your decorating skills are miles better than m...Oh, your decorating skills are miles better than mine!! What an amazing cake!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11741861711308777389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-11109527164153315872008-03-20T12:00:00.000-05:002008-03-20T12:00:00.000-05:00I think that the cake looks yummy, especially with...I think that the cake looks yummy, especially with all of that frosting. Once I get some bananas to stay in my house long enough to really ripen, I'll have to try out this recipe.Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149053701671661249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-57045521323306142052008-03-20T10:48:00.000-05:002008-03-20T10:48:00.000-05:00I wish a cake like that comes out of my freezer wh...I wish a cake like that comes out of my freezer when I clean it ;)<BR/>It looks so delicious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-16080378348829038612008-03-20T09:28:00.000-05:002008-03-20T09:28:00.000-05:00I can help you out cleaning your fridge if you nee...I can help you out cleaning your fridge if you need it. ;)<BR/>What a wonderful cake, Mandy!Patricia Scarpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025126825422974626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-12350870619705251822008-03-20T08:39:00.000-05:002008-03-20T08:39:00.000-05:00I've had banana cake on the brain recently, but th...I've had banana cake on the brain recently, but the caramel espresso frosting, takes it to a whole new level. De-lish!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402875073498285992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-78082873189965165632008-03-20T07:18:00.000-05:002008-03-20T07:18:00.000-05:00Wow beautiful cake and delicious tooWow beautiful cake and delicious tooFinlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122357811540919609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-19274024315535669512008-03-19T22:34:00.000-05:002008-03-19T22:34:00.000-05:00don't you love finding baking possibilities in you...don't you love finding baking possibilities in your fridge?! banana cakes are one of the best kinds because they are never dry and work well with many kinds of frosting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-58241968609133366072008-03-19T22:15:00.000-05:002008-03-19T22:15:00.000-05:00this sounds like a lot of work but tt caramel fros...this sounds like a lot of work but tt caramel frosting must be so soft n heavenly. n yes, i can see u used all ur frosting:) those lucky ppl who got to eat this cake..!Terri @ A Daily Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00220600890256142215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-87694739475662816562008-03-19T21:51:00.000-05:002008-03-19T21:51:00.000-05:00The cake is beautiful!...and since it's from Tish ...The cake is beautiful!...and since it's from Tish Boyle then it must be delicious! The Cake Book is my ultimte reference for cake...I'm an avid fan of Tish Boyle :) Since you love chocolate I think you should try Brooklyn Blackout Cake...I assure you you'll love it :)Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01632639896426211250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-12369059313388595682008-03-19T21:45:00.000-05:002008-03-19T21:45:00.000-05:00wow!! the cake looks very yummy indeed. And the ma...wow!! the cake looks very yummy indeed. And the making of frosting part sounds exciting!Piggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07304081287590301828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-12607294442516557042008-03-19T19:58:00.000-05:002008-03-19T19:58:00.000-05:00Omg! Could your cake look any more beautiful?? I t...Omg! Could your cake look any more beautiful?? I think the frosting is really pretty, and sounds addicting!Jessy and her dog Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02213517154448328626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20249168.post-30093264663053746412008-03-19T18:45:00.000-05:002008-03-19T18:45:00.000-05:00That cake looks so good! I have a bunch of ripe b...That cake looks so good! I have a bunch of ripe bananas in my freezers just looking for a new home.test it commhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795596315329913917noreply@blogger.com