Mainly Baking

Thanks Laura - I've emailed the correct photo ...

2012-05-28T13:46:54.269+01:00

Thanks Laura - I've emailed the correct photo to the WSC email address, as I couldn't find a contact address for you on your blog.

Hi there,so sorry about the photo for WSC. Would y...

2012-05-28T10:22:25.778+01:00

Hi there,so sorry about the photo for WSC. Would you be able to send me it again and I will replace it this evening.
I do love cakes with a streusel topping like this one and like a thick layer of it too :-)

Love the trio of tatrs. My fav is the marzipan one...

2012-05-28T03:56:04.650+01:00

Love the trio of tatrs. My fav is the marzipan one.
Happy to follow from now on :D

Interesting combination of flavours - sounds reall...

2012-05-27T23:24:12.118+01:00

Interesting combination of flavours - sounds really good. I'm all for increasing the chocolate flavour but I think the topping looks really good as it is, even though it's not quite what you had in mind.

Sounds wonderful and I love the fact that some of ...

2012-05-27T15:57:09.036+01:00

Sounds wonderful and I love the fact that some of the topping has worked its way into the cake mix - don't try and change that!
You can never have enough cinnamon :)

I love how you're so creative with your recipe...

2012-05-27T11:46:30.203+01:00

I love how you're so creative with your recipes. The flavour combination sounds delicious. Look forward to seeing your next attempt :)

That's interesting, Foodycat - I was reading o...

2012-05-27T11:24:09.607+01:00

That's interesting, Foodycat - I was reading only recently that cinnamon is the one spice that's recommended to be bought ready ground, as the bark is so difficult to grind. That might have been written pre-electric grinder days though - it might not break down well in a pestle and mortar!

It sounds like a great combination of flavours! I&...

2012-05-27T10:00:22.982+01:00

It sounds like a great combination of flavours! I've started to grind my own cinnamon in the spice grinder for things like this; it has a much more intense flavour.

I LOVE upside down cakes, and LOVE how you added t...

2012-05-26T19:05:21.872+01:00

I LOVE upside down cakes, and LOVE how you added the floral them with the looks and the elderflower......SUCH a pretty entry for Tea Time Treats, thanks so much!

Suelle, your cake is a work of art, and perfect fo...

2012-05-25T09:11:36.542+01:00

Suelle, your cake is a work of art, and perfect for the floral theme. And anyone who can invent a leakproof springform pan would probably make a fortune!

That's a good tip, tori, thank you.

2012-05-22T23:11:57.058+01:00

That's a good tip, tori, thank you.

Gorgeous- the pears look stunning. I find that th...

2012-05-22T16:39:06.159+01:00

Gorgeous- the pears look stunning. I find that the heat of the oven often cooks out elderflower when I use it in cakes- I try and bake a dryer cake and then drizzle some of the cordial over while it's cooling....

Ooh yes, you've got me on the marzipan and whi...

2012-05-22T15:54:55.155+01:00

Ooh yes, you've got me on the marzipan and white chocolate come to that. Really like the use of polenta too. Another very lovely looking cake Suelle.

Hope things calm down for you soon.

Oh, so very pretty Suelle and it really does look ...

2012-05-22T15:52:08.709+01:00

Oh, so very pretty Suelle and it really does look like a flower - very inspired. It sounds delicious too. I've been meaning to try elderflower cordial in a cake for years and keep forgetting about it. Then I see something like this and am reminded all over again and then .....!

I love how you've arranged the pears - they lo...

2012-05-21T23:34:56.047+01:00

I love how you've arranged the pears - they look really pretty! I've never baked with elderflower before - must give it a go soon. Looks delicious!

This cake looks amazing...I love the floral patter...

2012-05-20T21:00:12.080+01:00

This cake looks amazing...I love the floral pattern...a great touch! :-)

Pretty! I don't like elderflower, so "sub...

2012-05-20T18:40:09.549+01:00

Pretty! I don't like elderflower, so "subtle" is good for me!

What a beautiful looking cake! I love the sound of...

2012-05-20T17:44:07.294+01:00

What a beautiful looking cake! I love the sound of the combination of pears and elderflower, they sound really complimentary both being quite subtle. I've got some elderflower at the moment so may have to follow your lead.

This looks very floral, Suelle. Haven't tried ...

2012-05-20T12:59:20.684+01:00

This looks very floral, Suelle. Haven't tried using elderflower cordial in baking, but like it as a drink. Pears are my favourite fruit, so this is certainly one for me to try. Thanks.

I like the combination of flavours in the cake -be...

2012-05-20T12:56:39.842+01:00

I like the combination of flavours in the cake -berries and white chocolate and marzipan. A great idea Suelle.

i've never made an upside down cake before but...

2012-05-20T12:30:34.738+01:00

i've never made an upside down cake before but i'm so inspired y yours, it looks incredible... and I love elderflower, it's so sweet and tart at the same time... adorable!

I love marzipan and this look delicious!!

2012-05-20T03:54:08.355+01:00

I love marzipan and this look delicious!!

It looks very pretty, Suelle! I've never added...

2012-05-19T22:03:58.133+01:00

It looks very pretty, Suelle! I've never added polenta to a cake before! :) Hope things settle down a bit - we're pretty chaotic here too, so I empathise! :)

I like the sound of the red fruit mix - red fruits...

2012-05-19T19:34:00.149+01:00

I like the sound of the red fruit mix - red fruits and white chocolate always seem to be a good combination.

That does sound good! I do love an adaptable base ...

2012-05-19T14:02:39.286+01:00

That does sound good! I do love an adaptable base recipe.