Comments on: tiramisu cake http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/ Wed, 23 May 2012 04:58:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: deb http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1870368 deb Wed, 16 May 2012 18:04:04 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1870368 Hi Taylor -- They're my husband's favorite, too, so I've occasionally pondered how to do the same. I think I'd make a chocolate cake and brush it with Kahlua. Then, I'd make a regular vanilla buttercream frosting and filling and use just the tiniest amount of vodka in it -- 1 teaspoon. Enough that you have the faintest recognition but are not, in fact, eating a loud vodka buttercream. I actually think a chocolate pudding filling would be nice, too, flavored with chocolate. My two favorite chocolate cakes are <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/07/you-are-owed-chocolate-cake/" rel="nofollow">this one</a> (best at the recommended size) and <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/03/layer-cake-tips-the-biggest-birthday-cake-yet/" rel="nofollow">this one</a> (scales well; is sturdier). Good luck! Hi Taylor — They’re my husband’s favorite, too, so I’ve occasionally pondered how to do the same. I think I’d make a chocolate cake and brush it with Kahlua. Then, I’d make a regular vanilla buttercream frosting and filling and use just the tiniest amount of vodka in it — 1 teaspoon. Enough that you have the faintest recognition but are not, in fact, eating a loud vodka buttercream. I actually think a chocolate pudding filling would be nice, too, flavored with chocolate. My two favorite chocolate cakes are this one (best at the recommended size) and this one (scales well; is sturdier). Good luck!

]]> By: Taylor http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1869998 Taylor Wed, 16 May 2012 15:21:16 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1869998 Hi Deb! I could go on and on about how much I love your recipes, but I am in a pinch right now and need some advice! My mother's 50th birthday is this Friday, and she loves White Russians! However, she does not like the taste of coffee otherwise. I thought it would be clever to use Kahlua and a bit of light cream to wet the cake, but I am worried about it falling apart. Some recipes mention brushing the cake with vodka, and that sounds terrible to me.. Any ideas on how I could add a White Russian twist on this cake? Hi Deb! I could go on and on about how much I love your recipes, but I am in a pinch right now and need some advice! My mother’s 50th birthday is this Friday, and she loves White Russians! However, she does not like the taste of coffee otherwise. I thought it would be clever to use Kahlua and a bit of light cream to wet the cake, but I am worried about it falling apart. Some recipes mention brushing the cake with vodka, and that sounds terrible to me.. Any ideas on how I could add a White Russian twist on this cake?

]]> By: deb http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1855501 deb Fri, 11 May 2012 17:04:26 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1855501 Hi Candy -- I am not an expert on which ingredients are readily available in Australia but my hunch here is that most will be. Good luck! Even if you can't get everything, your mom will love it. :) Hi Candy — I am not an expert on which ingredients are readily available in Australia but my hunch here is that most will be. Good luck! Even if you can’t get everything, your mom will love it. :)

]]> By: Candydrops123 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1854355 Candydrops123 Fri, 11 May 2012 10:30:35 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1854355 hello there, i would just like to ask, is it easy to find the ingredients? (btw, i live in Australia) and is it easy to make? because i am 14 years old, and mother's day is coming up, so decided to make tiramisu for my mother alongside with the help of my brother. i really hope you reply back as soon as possible. thank you. and sorry for the inconvenience. hello there,
i would just like to ask, is it easy to find the ingredients? (btw, i live in Australia)
and is it easy to make? because i am 14 years old, and mother’s day is coming up, so decided to make tiramisu for my mother alongside with the help of my brother.

i really hope you reply back as soon as possible.
thank you. and sorry for the inconvenience.

]]> By: Ilona http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1815256 Ilona Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:23:40 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1815256 Hi Deb, I'd like to make this cake for someone's birthday, but I don't have instant espresso powder. Would you recommend substituting brewed espresso? And if so, do you know how strong I should make it? Hi Deb,

I’d like to make this cake for someone’s birthday, but I don’t have instant espresso powder. Would you recommend substituting brewed espresso? And if so, do you know how strong I should make it?

]]> By: Irene http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1793183 Irene Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:52:21 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1793183 Just had to post to say that this is probably the best cake I have ever made! It is amazing!! Made it on Saturday and then again yesterday. Shantilly, I think this would be amazing for a wedding cake! Just had to post to say that this is probably the best cake I have ever made! It is amazing!! Made it on Saturday and then again yesterday.

Shantilly, I think this would be amazing for a wedding cake!

]]> By: Shantilly http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1791877 Shantilly Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:08:01 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1791877 Hi Deb- I'm in love with this cake! And in awe of your blog overall.. It's pretty awesome that you posted this in 2007 and your still responding to comments. So, I'm baking my first wedding cake for a close friend and guess what flavor she wants...... Tiramisu!! Do you think this recipe will work well? It will be a 3-tier, with the tiramisu-inspired cake as the base and top tier.. Ps: Wedding is outdoors on a farm in the middle of August. Thanks :) Hi Deb- I’m in love with this cake! And in awe of your blog overall.. It’s pretty awesome that you posted this in 2007 and your still responding to comments. So, I’m baking my first wedding cake for a close friend and guess what flavor she wants…… Tiramisu!! Do you think this recipe will work well? It will be a 3-tier, with the tiramisu-inspired cake as the base and top tier.. Ps: Wedding is outdoors on a farm in the middle of August. Thanks :)

]]> By: Anna http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1727623 Anna Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:06:40 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1727623 Hi Deb - first time poster, but long time reader. I'm planning on making this for my mother's birthday and did a test run of the recipe tonight - halved the recipe and used a 6" round pan. It was delicious, but I feel like the cake might be a bit too dense for my mom's tastes. She prefers lighter cakes like chiffon. I've never made a Genoise cake, but do you think it would go with this recipe? Your highly insightful opinion would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance :) Hi Deb – first time poster, but long time reader. I’m planning on making this for my mother’s birthday and did a test run of the recipe tonight – halved the recipe and used a 6″ round pan. It was delicious, but I feel like the cake might be a bit too dense for my mom’s tastes. She prefers lighter cakes like chiffon. I’ve never made a Genoise cake, but do you think it would go with this recipe? Your highly insightful opinion would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance :)

]]> By: Amanda http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1701059 Amanda Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:52:00 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1701059 I am going to try this cake for an "Italian" themed dinner party I am going to. I suppose after reading the commentary, I will double the syrup recipe in case I need it. I do not have 2 round pans, so I will use square ones and cross my fingers that they will cook evenly. (I'm kind of a baking novice, if you can't tell!) I adore tiramisu, and I spent quite a while comparing Internet recipes until I landed here. I just have a great feeling that it will be perfect. Thank you for sharing! I am going to try this cake for an “Italian” themed dinner party I am going to. I suppose after reading the commentary, I will double the syrup recipe in case I need it. I do not have 2 round pans, so I will use square ones and cross my fingers that they will cook evenly. (I’m kind of a baking novice, if you can’t tell!) I adore tiramisu, and I spent quite a while comparing Internet recipes until I landed here. I just have a great feeling that it will be perfect. Thank you for sharing!

]]> By: deb http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1683049 deb Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:37:17 +0000 http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/11/tiramisu-cake/#comment-1683049 I feel like the booze is a big part of the classic tiramisu flavor so I'm loath to offer substitutions. That said, you can just skip it. I would stay away from anything (should it even exist) like alcohol-free brandy flavoring, for example. I feel like the booze is a big part of the classic tiramisu flavor so I’m loath to offer substitutions. That said, you can just skip it. I would stay away from anything (should it even exist) like alcohol-free brandy flavoring, for example.

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