tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post2685279010042507865..comments2024-02-12T11:53:57.229-06:00Comments on Hanaâ's Kitchen: HCB - Devil's Food Cake with Midnight GanacheHanaâhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15660317268731033542noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-1498667729566788052012-01-07T08:18:49.666-06:002012-01-07T08:18:49.666-06:00Hi Hanaa, thanks for posting a link to this. I ab...Hi Hanaa, thanks for posting a link to this. I absolutely agree with everything you said especially about the creaming method! I'll definitely do that instead of Rose's method next time. Thanks for the tip also on mixing the eggs first before measuring! I used to just lessen the whites which I now know changed the protein content of the cake. Hope I can make a perfect DFC soon! It's becoming my mission somewhat to perfect this LOLJanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09518301315786760270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-13650769289503666552011-04-04T20:06:51.332-05:002011-04-04T20:06:51.332-05:00You're so smart!! I want to try your method to...You're so smart!! I want to try your method too! Now i'm going to copy this down!faithyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442407119836426810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-74685518193181821122011-04-04T16:10:18.368-05:002011-04-04T16:10:18.368-05:00This looks so good! I almost want to get to the ki...This looks so good! I almost want to get to the kitchen and bake this now! :D Thanks for stopping by my SMS post.<br /><br />Carmen of Baking is my ZenBaking is my Zen...sweet nibbles for the soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08793235228700596131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-22869335553983564502011-03-31T07:36:57.866-05:002011-03-31T07:36:57.866-05:00Hi again,
Thanks for stopping by and posting abou...Hi again,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and posting about how you use taster-raters. The fact that recipes can be modified and improved just by heeding the critiques of others (and not even tasting) really does underscore how valid the approach is. Also nifty that you could see the results in your entries in the fair.Nancy Baggetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02851138020743719189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-67840141554210485232011-03-25T15:05:06.750-05:002011-03-25T15:05:06.750-05:00Wow...looks yummy!!!
I love your step-by-step inst...Wow...looks yummy!!!<br />I love your step-by-step instructions, and great presentation.<br />Cheers!Dulce Caldeirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17799876092437676699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-87499018887135189822011-03-25T15:00:54.664-05:002011-03-25T15:00:54.664-05:00Wow! I came here looking for a chocolate cake to m...Wow! I came here looking for a chocolate cake to make for our anniversary and this one is definitely on the list. :-)Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13551012133732258794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-44201537170520882952011-03-25T13:36:24.411-05:002011-03-25T13:36:24.411-05:00Hi Hanaa - my last attempt to leave a comment fail...Hi Hanaa - my last attempt to leave a comment failed due to an error message I've never seen before. Wish I would have saved them because now they're gone. Anyway, I'll keep it short and sweet this time. Lovely cake, great adaptations. I do the Bleached AP all the time, but I don't usually adjust the egg content. Good thinking!!<br /><br />:)<br />ButterYum<br />Love your swirly design!!Patricia @ ButterYumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06497226806665401448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-74719210382770095362011-03-25T10:11:56.129-05:002011-03-25T10:11:56.129-05:00Lovely cake. I like the whipped cream filling.Lovely cake. I like the whipped cream filling.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441108568751750583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-33284376333454854332011-03-24T21:11:30.232-05:002011-03-24T21:11:30.232-05:00@Nina: thank you so mmuch. I still have some left ...@Nina: thank you so mmuch. I still have some left :o)<br /><br />@ECL: thanks. I like your yogurt idea. The triple berry whipped cream worked really well.<br /><br />@Margot: do try subbing some oil in your butter. I think it really works.<br /><br />@Anat: thank you so much. Yeah too you're on the East Coast :o)<br /><br />@Marie: thanks! Do try it and let me know how it compares with the original.<br /><br />@ITK: yes, the ganache was wonderful to work with. I loved its consistency. Well, now you know. YOu don't always have to go "by the book" :o)<br /><br />@Jenn: you're too kind :o) The ganache must be the least fussy frosting I've ever worked with.<br /><br />@Nancy: wow, thanks Nancy. I appreciate you stopping by. Thank you so much for confirming the "whole egg" idea for strengtening the cake's structure.<br /><br />@Monica: do let me know how it turns out when you make it, Monica :o) I hope you like it.<br /><br />@Vicki: thank you, Vicki!<br /><br />@Kayte: thanks! I love swirling the frosting on top :o)<br /><br />@BakingSoda: it definitely helps to understand the whys especially when something goes wrong :o)Hanaâhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660317268731033542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-59348272151930964392011-03-24T16:42:57.001-05:002011-03-24T16:42:57.001-05:00Excellent! I keep telling myself that I need to un...Excellent! I keep telling myself that I need to understand why and maybe will bake better cakes. This helps!<br />(and I should use my cake strips!)Karen Baking Sodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648275442628223581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-63271079883650168242011-03-24T16:36:48.866-05:002011-03-24T16:36:48.866-05:00Wow, that looks so special and lovely...you have s...Wow, that looks so special and lovely...you have such a way with swirling on that icing. The inside is just plain fun!Kaytehttp://www.grandmaskitchentable.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-74600394975890265362011-03-24T15:22:20.580-05:002011-03-24T15:22:20.580-05:00Brilliant! It looks fantastic.Brilliant! It looks fantastic.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092314449327044507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-48208811479789683882011-03-24T14:48:04.447-05:002011-03-24T14:48:04.447-05:00I'm printing this and placing it on the book, ...I'm printing this and placing it on the book, next to the recipe.. love your changes.. I also like a in-between cake...Monicahttp://www.sweetbitesblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-85212107093357429192011-03-24T13:01:32.284-05:002011-03-24T13:01:32.284-05:00Loved this post. You were right on about using the...Loved this post. You were right on about using the whole egg instead of 2 yolks to strengthen and reduce crumbling--good thinking! And it looks just wonderful--I am really wanting it right NOW.Nancy Baggetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02851138020743719189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-66325679969988884612011-03-24T10:40:18.679-05:002011-03-24T10:40:18.679-05:00Hanaa, you're a rockstar! Thanks for detailing...Hanaa, you're a rockstar! Thanks for detailing your changes and your reasoning behind it. I am so impressed by your understanding of baking science. I'm like Alice, I followed the recipe - except for the part where I use different pans :).<br /><br />Your cake looks awesome! The ganache is so smooth. Glad to know that it's still soft after 24 hours.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11717898669803221775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-45001595314542299152011-03-24T08:55:42.709-05:002011-03-24T08:55:42.709-05:00Wow, Hanaa - your cake is gorgeous! The ganache is...Wow, Hanaa - your cake is gorgeous! The ganache is sooooo smooth and silky looking and I love the idea of a different filling! Sometimes I am so "by the book" that I wouldn't have thought of changing things up like that, but it gives the cake slice so much more character :)inthekitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00237440633784467985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-23903647257582721072011-03-24T08:08:07.358-05:002011-03-24T08:08:07.358-05:00Hanaa,
You are amazing! I want to try the cake ag...Hanaa,<br />You are amazing! I want to try the cake again using your methods (is it method or is it madness?)Mariehttp://heavenlycakeplace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-69112949631412863122011-03-24T07:14:45.061-05:002011-03-24T07:14:45.061-05:00I am VERY impressed by your understanding of the s...I am VERY impressed by your understanding of the science. I get lost just reading about it. How I wish we could've teamed up with you baking and me decorating (not that I'm underestimating your decorating skills!)Anathttp://www.aspecialcake.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-26309475023947018322011-03-24T00:14:54.876-05:002011-03-24T00:14:54.876-05:00That looks like quite a cake, Hanaa! I have yet t...That looks like quite a cake, Hanaa! I have yet to try your trick of subbing some oil for butter, but your cakes always look so wonderful, it seems like it works beautifully.margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355310739931667408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-58578366724755373402011-03-24T00:13:25.408-05:002011-03-24T00:13:25.408-05:00gorgeous! i just posted my devil's food cake ...gorgeous! i just posted my devil's food cake too. i used full-fat yogurt which decreased the fat content overall, which i think helped keep my cake from being too tender. i love that you filled your cake with a triple berry whipped cream. that sounds delicious!evil cake ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028488030328153196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771965404696865279.post-21606213809357778612011-03-23T22:51:33.280-05:002011-03-23T22:51:33.280-05:00WOW!!! Hanaâ, that cake is S T U N N I N G!! Beaut...WOW!!! Hanaâ, that cake is S T U N N I N G!! Beautifully done (as always!). Truly. I wish I had a piece of it right now!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805252808685222064noreply@blogger.com