tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post6088839462173058289..comments2024-03-18T23:38:19.018-07:00Comments on Andrea's Easy Vegan Cooking: "More Great Good Dairy-free Desserts" review | Big orange bundt cakeAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-45269017526650932372011-04-15T16:35:51.317-07:002011-04-15T16:35:51.317-07:00Mo,
My bundts don't always come out like that ...Mo,<br />My bundts don't always come out like that either. Good recipe!<br /><br />Fran,<br />It was exciting to find your comment! You're right that when divided by 16 servings the oil and sugar are reasonable, (assuming people really stop at one serving!) but I can't stop myself from trying to reduce sugar, salt and fat as much as I can without interfering with the taste. I've found yogurt a great sub for some of the fat in recipes. And I've found white whole wheat flour a great sub for both unbleached and whole wheat pastry flour. Great cookbook!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-4447449611549205812011-04-06T16:24:28.316-07:002011-04-06T16:24:28.316-07:00I can't believe that I just found your blog an...I can't believe that I just found your blog and posta about my bundt cake now! Thank you very much! I enjoyed reading your detailed post report and photos are gorgeous. As you pointed out, palates are different. I see this in chocolate classes everytime, as a few people will say, that was good but the chocolate was too sweet and a few others will say, about the same dessert, good but too bitter. I love citrus desserts, finding them less sweet and definitely refreshing. This is a huge cake, meant to serve at least 16, so the amounts of oil and sugar are not really off the charts. Also the whole wheat pastry flour contributes goodness. I am going to try to make this cake with the soy yogurt. It makes sense.<br /><br />Happy healthy baking to you!<br />FranFran Costiganhttp://www.francostigan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-78886210711355549392011-02-05T19:37:09.013-08:002011-02-05T19:37:09.013-08:00That cake is beautiful! My bundts never come out ...That cake is beautiful! My bundts never come out like that.Monique a.k.a. Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06891192731456230615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-19808359909615931322011-01-11T15:23:55.540-08:002011-01-11T15:23:55.540-08:00Raw Girl,
Here's a link to some ideas for repl...Raw Girl,<br />Here's a link to some ideas for replacing eggs: http://www.theppk.com/vegan-baking-the-post-punk-kitchen-shows-you-how/<br /><br />If it's just one or two eggs, you can usually replace them OK, but if it's four eggs, or whipped egg whites, then you may have to look for another recipe. I like to add one tablespoon of vinegar to the milk to curdle it, and replace some or all of the baking powder with baking soda.<br /><br />Lorraine,<br />Thanks. It had a great taste and texture. Actually, I want to make desserts that I WILL like to eat, in addition to those I just want to look at. I admire your restraint in regards to bake ware. How about if you happen upon athletic ware? :D<br /><br />Jenny,<br />For special occasions I like desserts, but for everyday, I'm happy with a dried date or two. <br /><br />Bundt cakes are about the same to make as any cake, just more of it. I just wish my pan were a 6-inch instead of a 9-inch, so I didn't have to make so much cake at one time.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-39804927240295810582011-01-11T10:44:25.489-08:002011-01-11T10:44:25.489-08:00I sort of know what you mean about desserts. I alw...I sort of know what you mean about desserts. I always do want desserts, though, but it's usually meal type food that I end up enjoying the most. Thank you for sharing your review. I've never attempted a bundt cake so I'm glad to know it wasn't too complicated for ya. <br /><br />Your New Year's plate is sooo colorful and delicious looking. Very lovely!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320336368732794711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-65692282581088037272011-01-11T08:06:35.728-08:002011-01-11T08:06:35.728-08:00Andrea,
Lovely orange cake!
I know how you feel a...Andrea,<br />Lovely orange cake!<br /><br />I know how you feel about sweet. AND about the desire to see or make a beautiful dessert, but not eat it. I admire the heart-shaped baking pans and exotic bundt pans at thrift stores, but don't (usually) buy them.lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06307854985317944281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-82566040866936895502011-01-09T06:09:41.367-08:002011-01-09T06:09:41.367-08:00^ oh, I forgot to mention - we dont get any egg re...^ oh, I forgot to mention - we dont get any egg replacer vegan crap here. :)Raw_Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809135767262828424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-11499879743679720952011-01-09T06:08:37.253-08:002011-01-09T06:08:37.253-08:00Andrea - love the orange glaze!
BTW, I just recie...Andrea - love the orange glaze!<br /><br />BTW, I just recieved a big fat book on cakes and there is no recipe without eggs or milk. The milk thing I have sorted out (soy/coconut etc)..but whats to be done with the eggs? What exatly do they do in cakes anyway? whats a vegan replacement?Raw_Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809135767262828424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-31934165974038794772011-01-08T09:08:59.735-08:002011-01-08T09:08:59.735-08:00Julia,
Thanks!Julia,<br />Thanks!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-11681748509669562222011-01-07T18:12:07.565-08:002011-01-07T18:12:07.565-08:00oh yum! Everything looks so delicious!oh yum! Everything looks so delicious!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04569540850681761753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-6961624460881489922011-01-06T16:08:58.000-08:002011-01-06T16:08:58.000-08:00Laloofa,
I always leave some oil in the recipe, su...Laloofa,<br />I always leave some oil in the recipe, subbing maybe half. I would probably keep at least 1/4 cup in most recipes. I don't really know, actually, exactly what I do. It depends on the recipe. :-)<br /><br />Heidi,<br />It WAS delish!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-28609188518769767922011-01-06T15:08:42.992-08:002011-01-06T15:08:42.992-08:00Wwwwwowwww, that bundt cake looks delish!!Wwwwwowwww, that bundt cake looks delish!!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687775464826097612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-23010898099699546782011-01-06T12:28:15.867-08:002011-01-06T12:28:15.867-08:00LOL re: using Photoshop... stinker. :-)
I've ...LOL re: using Photoshop... stinker. :-)<br /><br />I've never used yogurt as an oil replacer, but imagine it does work beautifully. I've always had good luck with the applesauce, but would love to try the yogurt trick. Sadly, no one sells organic soy yogurt here (buncha philistines!) but we did get ourselves a yogurt maker, and one of these days I'm going to actually use it! :-) Do you sub an equal amount of yogurt for the oil called for?Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-2555089066138477632011-01-06T10:39:46.442-08:002011-01-06T10:39:46.442-08:00Ricky,
Ha! I know we're from different countri...Ricky,<br />Ha! I know we're from different countries, but I think we're from the same planet. I've tried to change my attitude so as to be more normal and eat more sugar, but it just didn't work out. :D<br /><br />Maybe someday you'll be able to eat polenta again. Maybe ...<br /><br />Blessedmama,<br />Well, thank you. I prefer raw in the summer, but dessert is different.<br /><br />River,<br />I'd love to share a slice of cake with you. Yes, the "normal" people are a puzzle, aren't they?<br /><br />Courtney,<br />I compared my cake to the picture in the book, and, well, it didn't look quite as good. MAybe I don't have enough patience for proper cake decoration. No matter, it tasted great! The other tip for removing a bundt cake is to place the bottom of the pan (with the stuck cake) in a pan of hot water for a minute or two. So far, I haven't had one stick. Good luck with your next one!<br /><br />Jessica,<br />I don't think there's anything wrong with enjoying a good dessert on occasion. My taste buds are just not wired for sugar.<br /><br />Laloofa,<br />You know, I used Photoshop to decorate the cake. (just kidding, just kidding) I appreciate your compliments, but I know the truth. :D I think we're on the same page with desserts, though.<br /><br />I've tried applesauce as an oil replacer but have sometimes been unhappy with the results, but yogurt always seems to work for me.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-73983299702272484412011-01-05T18:07:20.886-08:002011-01-05T18:07:20.886-08:00You'd never know from that photo that you'...You'd never know from that photo that you're not a connoisseur of desserts and a frequent cake decorator! As so many have observed, that is a beauty of a bundt cake, and the glaze looks expertly applied. I'm going to try your glaze on my next Ginger Carrot Cake. The orange juice and maple glaze I used was great, but yours is so pretty! <br /><br />I'm like you, Rose and River - except for a rare craving now and then, I'll always choose savory/spicy over sweet. My husband has a real sweet tooth, but the desserts I bake usually have a tart element like lemon, orange or cranberry to balance the sugar, and I often reduce the sugar, too. I like to taste flavors, not just cloying sweetness. It sounds like you're that way too, which I think makes your palate a perfect one for reviewing desserts.<br /><br />And I agree with Dirty Duck about the oil and sugar overdosing in most cookbooks. (Unsweetened applesauce really works like a charm as an oil replacer in most baked dessert recipes, and this one looks like a perfect candidate).<br /><br />All your other dishes look so colorful and tasty too! And the beautiful raw pineapple upside down cake even looks like a Wheel of the Year, perfect for New Year's Day! :-)Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-27672060987063768852011-01-05T16:21:52.547-08:002011-01-05T16:21:52.547-08:00I (sometimes unfortunatly) am a dessert fan! I lov...I (sometimes unfortunatly) am a dessert fan! I love love love sweets and I love baking them even more! I've never tried a bundt cake, but yours really looks beautiful. I'd love to try out this recipe, orange is one of my favorite flavors.<br /><br />As for the rest of your dishes, I'd say you ate alot better New Years eve than I did! Everything looks great!jess_fildespageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08476211010825624165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-77630042101078475852011-01-05T15:27:34.543-08:002011-01-05T15:27:34.543-08:00Oh, Andrea, that cake looks gorgeous! The glaze i...Oh, Andrea, that cake looks gorgeous! The glaze is poured on so beautifully...well done :-) And thanks for the tip on how to grease the bundt pan. I made a bundt cake for a coworkers birthday just before Christmas, and it was ruined when it stuck to the pan like crazy. I will have to give your tip a try next time. Thank you as well for the review of "More Great Good Dairy-Free Desserts". I have been lusting after the book for a while now, and I am glad to know you like it.<br /><br />CourtneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-74716922160776197412011-01-05T14:53:22.988-08:002011-01-05T14:53:22.988-08:00What a beautiful bundt! I would like a slice, plea...What a beautiful bundt! I would like a slice, please! My sugar tolerance is not as high as other's either. I usually have to half the amount of sugar called for in recipes. And when I write a recipe to share with the world, I always make it sweeter than I like it, because the "normal" people would like it sweeter! :DRiverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893359086981114989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-85150967700513565722011-01-05T14:52:20.787-08:002011-01-05T14:52:20.787-08:00Okay, what's to say? All this food looks so d...Okay, what's to say? All this food looks so darn good! I especially like the looks of your raw cake. I'm dipping into raw a bit myself.blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-82896663466827286012011-01-05T13:57:52.369-08:002011-01-05T13:57:52.369-08:00Are you sure we're from the same plantet? As y...Are you sure we're from the same plantet? As you just read, I can only dream of having your attitude toward dessert. ;) I've made Costigan's cake in the past and thought it was great. And your NY eats look marvelous, too--I haven't had polenta in ages!Rickihttp://dietdessertndogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-67353831844291503772011-01-05T11:50:46.192-08:002011-01-05T11:50:46.192-08:00Michelle,
I'm hoping to get to it this week.
...Michelle,<br />I'm hoping to get to it this week. <br /><br />Rose,<br />Savory, spicy, yum. I have to admit I loved the bundt cake, and it didn't taste as sweet as I thought it would. It was great.<br /><br />The tomato sauce was a last minute decision based on left-over sauce in the fridge, and a rather large jar of capers I had bought at Costco. It turned out to be the perfect topping for the polenta. I love polenta and would happily eat it plain - every day!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-63333791677833378272011-01-05T11:35:16.641-08:002011-01-05T11:35:16.641-08:00That cake is beautiful....I'm sort of the same...That cake is beautiful....I'm sort of the same way; I don't like things too terribly sweet, but really it's that I'll take savory over sweet any day...even for dessert. :0) <br /><br />Your New Year's dinner looks wonderful. I love the idea of the smokey tomato sauce and capers over polenta!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-14831175836408554502011-01-05T11:35:05.001-08:002011-01-05T11:35:05.001-08:00Everything looks so yummy. I will be waiting pati...Everything looks so yummy. I will be waiting patiently for the raw pineapple upside down cake! :o)Just Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168344604438522030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-2245886835970303412011-01-05T11:31:45.792-08:002011-01-05T11:31:45.792-08:00DD,
The problem for me with using tons of oil and ...DD,<br />The problem for me with using tons of oil and sugar is that it doesn't taste good! I did really like the bundt cake, however. There's an interesting story about black-eyed peas and New Years, here: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/30/opinion/30harris.html?_r=2&emc=eta1<br /><br />Amy,<br />The pineapple cake was so easy and fast to make — took about 15 minutes. That's all I'll say, for now.<br /><br />Jacqueline,<br />I'll be the first to admit that cake decorating is not my specialty. :D I just have to hope that the cake will stand on its own, and in this case it did.<br /><br />Bitt,<br />Of course not — thanks for catching that. This just goes to prove I shouldn't write posts at night when I'm tired. (Or I shouldn't hit "publish" until after I've proofed the post in the morning!) Thank goodness I have alert readers who know what's what.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-81557757741214446612011-01-05T11:00:29.565-08:002011-01-05T11:00:29.565-08:00i'm a little confused, was the bundt cake from...i'm a little confused, was the bundt cake from jennifer cornbleet? i didn't know she did cooked desserts too. i am guessing the pineapple upside down cake is from her. i've made it, and met her here in seattle! it's a good one.bitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07897733975604744859noreply@blogger.com