tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post1587073849083641364..comments2024-02-08T03:08:44.622+00:00Comments on The Caked Crusader: History Corner - Coconut and almond cakeThe Caked Crusaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840224194242219981noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-13075515847895315932012-01-02T16:35:08.652+00:002012-01-02T16:35:08.652+00:00Hi Vix
This cake would definitely work as smaller...Hi Vix<br /><br />This cake would definitely work as smaller cakes - just remember to reduce the cooking time.<br /><br />Malibu isn't a problem at all, but maybe look at it as a replacement for some of the milk rather than almond? If you don't want the almond simply omit it, but it's such a small amount that the equivalent of malibu wouldn't really make an impact.<br /><br />Hope this helps, and good luck!The Caked Crusaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840224194242219981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-84569465325567325332012-01-02T16:19:24.822+00:002012-01-02T16:19:24.822+00:00I'm looking to use a coconut-base recipe for m...I'm looking to use a coconut-base recipe for my first Iron Cupcake (I'm entering through a friend so it doesn't look that bad being the organiser as well) and I've tried a few coconut cupcakes, but I find that the coconut gets lost - I'm doing a Caribean Snow Angel with a hidden shot of lime curd under cream cheese frosting and white chocolate snow... wondering if this recipe would make good cupcakes?<br /><br />Even with SF flour there's no baking powder in it so I'm concerned that little ones wouldn't rise as much as they should... also the addition of a little Malibu rather than almond wouldn't cause issues would it? I've got a month to play, but I would rather a little advice before I make a batch of hocky pucks!Vix Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618723360615922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-87550472696717319432011-12-11T14:48:13.827+00:002011-12-11T14:48:13.827+00:00i love your vintage style. nice cake.i love your vintage style. nice cake.Shoutforfoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07521170098986387812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-11607337883685224882011-12-10T17:35:24.040+00:002011-12-10T17:35:24.040+00:00just discovered this blog thanks to 'the last ...just discovered this blog thanks to 'the last art of eating' - fabulous - i am a true cake-aholic so truly appreciate!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713891733480354880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-19667737331899705652011-12-10T15:58:15.935+00:002011-12-10T15:58:15.935+00:00I'm not a big fan of coconut but I had half a ...I'm not a big fan of coconut but I had half a bag left in the cupboard from making coconut macaroons for a fete. I also have a brand-new halogen oven to experiment with - so I figured if I made this cake in the new oven and ruined it I hadn't really lost anything. I read the post at 10pm and by 11.15 had the most delicious, moist cake cooling on the rack. I might even have to buy some more coconut! Thanks, CCAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09769570242982345152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-48977895632814260342011-12-08T02:30:41.633+00:002011-12-08T02:30:41.633+00:00I agree that cover is priceless but I would have b...I agree that cover is priceless but I would have been quite happy with this cake in austere 1950s england and indeed today as I love coconutJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-28531659108984203112011-12-07T09:14:06.179+00:002011-12-07T09:14:06.179+00:00I remember my mum having this book and making this...I remember my mum having this book and making this cake .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-55768057610456375532011-12-06T23:52:40.411+00:002011-12-06T23:52:40.411+00:00Look amazing and delicious:))Look amazing and delicious:))Gloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-64020856838569728392011-12-06T20:44:12.986+00:002011-12-06T20:44:12.986+00:00I have never heard of ratafia before, but those fl...I have never heard of ratafia before, but those flavours with almond and coconut would be devine - a bit like an apricot and almond health bar. I love old cookbooks.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-62616290271289439542011-12-06T19:32:37.275+00:002011-12-06T19:32:37.275+00:00I love your 'history corner' posts - the c...I love your 'history corner' posts - the cover of the book is so funny as well. And, as always, the cake looks great, you were the one that converted me to coconut so I may be trying it in the near future.Keziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11451032363897495504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-46304316056756629322011-12-06T13:32:59.767+00:002011-12-06T13:32:59.767+00:00I LOVE the cover of this book...who cares what the...I LOVE the cover of this book...who cares what the recipes are like inside, it makes your bookshelf look so cool! But as you've proved the recipes inside are gorgeous - love the look of that crumbly coconut and almond. Yum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-77185692244088250192011-12-05T15:42:16.810+00:002011-12-05T15:42:16.810+00:00Ratafia was a popular wine, wasn't it? I'...Ratafia was a popular wine, wasn't it? I've never found it in the States--okay, I wasn't looking all that hard--but do you suppose apricot liqueur or brandy would add something to this luscious-looking cake?<br /><br />Must try this recipe, too. My coworker bless your name, btw.Lisa Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08383948597476965153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-88469107731109597222011-12-05T08:28:45.693+00:002011-12-05T08:28:45.693+00:00I have a love-hate relationship with coconut... I ...I have a love-hate relationship with coconut... I used to hate that ticklish feeling you get in your throat when swallowing some sweet treats covered in dessicated coconut. I may need to give this another look...Sumaiyyahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00350156046641699550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-10130056729754760642011-12-05T01:22:28.051+00:002011-12-05T01:22:28.051+00:00Ooh, your cake looks very nice indeed! It looks mu...Ooh, your cake looks very nice indeed! It looks much like the tasty cake my mother-in-law often makes. I just love old cookbooks. I find they make very good bedtime reading. Much to my husband's bemusement, I have several on the go at the moment.anonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08738815424948026455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-14688282551883852922011-12-04T21:49:16.001+00:002011-12-04T21:49:16.001+00:00Such a great book. Love the cake too - looks reall...Such a great book. Love the cake too - looks really crumbly and moist. I love how you always get great height in your cakes. I've never heard of ratafia essence - learn something new everyday :)Baking Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12225663843015884639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-40342097131162534632011-12-04T21:08:19.335+00:002011-12-04T21:08:19.335+00:00I loooove vintage cookbooks like these but have ye...I loooove vintage cookbooks like these but have yet to lay my hands on one for myself. The cake looks stunning too!<br /><br />Nom! xVictory Rolls & Mixing Bowlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03673427329824141866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-49200178458349903492011-12-04T20:41:21.630+00:002011-12-04T20:41:21.630+00:00What a lovely post! I found a book from 1970 belon...What a lovely post! I found a book from 1970 belonging to my mother. Haven't had a chance to post anything yetRolling Pin Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488890581288892958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-52059094685813799472011-12-04T20:13:30.033+00:002011-12-04T20:13:30.033+00:00What a great book! The cake looks lovely too.What a great book! The cake looks lovely too.MissCakeBakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011701273453302769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-34053607273052528672011-12-04T18:16:45.936+00:002011-12-04T18:16:45.936+00:00I love the picture on the cover! I think that hus...I love the picture on the cover! I think that husband is happy and impressed, but like many men, can't find the words, so looks a little confused. Mr CC is a very lucky husband, isn't he! <br /><br />I have a number of old cook-books. It's interesting to compare them with the lavishly illustrated modern ones. Often, the oldest recipes are the best.sensibiliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715737628925538412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-26784654595829591592011-12-04T17:39:03.807+00:002011-12-04T17:39:03.807+00:00They just don't make books like that anymore d...They just don't make books like that anymore do they? What a great find! I have an old book from the 1920s,a family relic, all about Sandwiches- I love noseying in it and reading all about the best way to make a cress or a cucumber sandwich.<br /><br />And as for coconut and almond- a winner of a combination, delicious CC!Kate@whatkatebakedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03377869776999540690noreply@blogger.com