tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post8386991409620868333..comments2024-02-08T03:08:44.622+00:00Comments on The Caked Crusader: Pineapple birthday cakeThe Caked Crusaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840224194242219981noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-32346390243527821092012-06-02T15:41:31.418+01:002012-06-02T15:41:31.418+01:00Hi Anonymous
Sorry to hear that - I wonder if the...Hi Anonymous<br /><br />Sorry to hear that - I wonder if the cake was overbaked - that might be why it was crumbly? All ovens differ so cooking times are only a guideline.<br /><br />Did you make the curd over a high light/temperature? That's the only reason I can think that it would cook that quickly and go so hard. Curd should be made gently, over a very low heat<br /><br />As to why they buttercream went oily I wonder if you didn't beat it for quite long enough, or added the butter before the meringue was cool?<br />The buttercream can go soft if you're in a very warm climate.<br />Maybe next time pop it in the refrigerator to firm up before piping.<br /><br />SOrry if my thoughts don't apply but I'm trying to guess, obviously not knowing where you are or having seen what you did.<br /><br />Happy bakingThe Caked Crusaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840224194242219981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-40852008392374038432012-06-02T15:15:46.367+01:002012-06-02T15:15:46.367+01:00Hey Mrs.CC, i attempted this cake and on its own w...Hey Mrs.CC, i attempted this cake and on its own without frosting and all it tasted divine. Other than that it was all around disaster, the cake fell apart as i was cutting in half to sandwich, the pineapple curd thickened very quickly n it was too hard anywy to be used to sandwich and smelled of eggs. I followed your directions exactly when making the buttercream and it achieved the perfect smooth texture, making me so happy, but then it went back to oily looking. I hope you can give me a few tips as to where i might have gone wrong. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-73737491751751766542011-12-01T14:24:44.119+00:002011-12-01T14:24:44.119+00:00Belated Happy Birthday if you go to my blog you...Belated Happy Birthday if you go to my blog you'll see why! Looks lovely as usual, seems we have some more things in common. I am constantly asked for chocolate so that is my least fav but pineapple could be a contender, yum.Mrs Mulfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09865388236988181995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-10519276299010755302011-12-01T11:28:22.928+00:002011-12-01T11:28:22.928+00:00Happy Belated Birthday ;-) I love pineapple almost...Happy Belated Birthday ;-) I love pineapple almost as much as coconut and I see a collaboration here with my moist coconut cake and your pineapple curd. Sure it will be a match made in heaven and be a pina colada in cake form!! I keep shying away from making the Italian buttercream, but I like the method you've used and think I will finally give it a shot, thank you!!Alison's Bakeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04440729139093964863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-84297251816432927072011-12-01T09:02:04.591+00:002011-12-01T09:02:04.591+00:00Hi Anonymous
I used a carton of pineapple juice m...Hi Anonymous<br /><br />I used a carton of pineapple juice made from concentrate, I'm certain fresh will work because there's no set time limit - you just heat and stir until it thickens. It will thicken - the time might vary!<br /><br />Using fresh pineapple for the filling would be great - I was just too lazy to cut one up. The only thing I would say is maybe cut it up in advance and leave it in a sieve/colander/on kitchen paper to try and take some of the moisture out - if it's too juicy and wet it might make the buttercream curdle or turn watery.<br /><br />Happy baking!The Caked Crusaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840224194242219981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-40110876597316645592011-12-01T07:38:46.841+00:002011-12-01T07:38:46.841+00:00thanks a lot for the tips CC, will try them out th...thanks a lot for the tips CC, will try them out the next time. Another question, the pineapple juice used for the pineapple curd, is it ok if I use homemade juice? is there a particular sugar content required for that? and as for the pineapple chunks, is it ok to use fresh pineapple rather than tinned ones??<br /><br />thanks in advance!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-50542021454391234262011-11-30T19:21:29.575+00:002011-11-30T19:21:29.575+00:00That is such a fun looking cake! It reminds me a d...That is such a fun looking cake! It reminds me a durian! I've yet to explore using pineapples in baking...Sumaiyyahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00350156046641699550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-30146091923326418082011-11-30T12:37:34.848+00:002011-11-30T12:37:34.848+00:00I love the SEXY look of this cake.I love the SEXY look of this cake.Ling's Passionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17215038016761812736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-25043286458213660362011-11-29T21:53:08.745+00:002011-11-29T21:53:08.745+00:00What a beaut! Things like this make me wish I like...What a beaut! Things like this make me wish I liked meringue! Looks awesome. Happy birthday!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10400979093980041881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-29985360090803664572011-11-29T06:42:00.484+00:002011-11-29T06:42:00.484+00:00Wow what a fabulous looking cake! I love all the d...Wow what a fabulous looking cake! I love all the detail and different components in it, it sounds divine! Perfect for the Cake Crusader birthday! That pineapple curd is inspired. Hope you had a wonderful day.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008246307753272616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-82307514727155968492011-11-28T22:25:19.209+00:002011-11-28T22:25:19.209+00:00Happy Birthday CC. Wow! Such a beautiful cake and ...Happy Birthday CC. Wow! Such a beautiful cake and a great tutorial too.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01507779981002229597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-29372501098997143962011-11-28T20:13:23.548+00:002011-11-28T20:13:23.548+00:00Wowza that cake is amazing!! Happy belated Birthda...Wowza that cake is amazing!! Happy belated Birthday :)<br /><br />Maria<br />xMaria♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/13566431390534503316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-28484710786310451852011-11-28T16:08:37.432+00:002011-11-28T16:08:37.432+00:00I absolutely love the mini meringues that make it ...I absolutely love the mini meringues that make it actually look like a pineapple!Lottie @ Lottiesworldhttp://lottiesworldofcakesandbakes.eunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-59905783588048003982011-11-28T14:08:42.969+00:002011-11-28T14:08:42.969+00:00A very Happy birthday to you! This cake is EPIC!!!...A very Happy birthday to you! This cake is EPIC!!!!LandGirl1980https://www.blogger.com/profile/09549128222449333173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-14056244192510809152011-11-28T13:17:00.013+00:002011-11-28T13:17:00.013+00:00How delicious.
I ahve just got my first standmix...How delicious. <br /><br />I ahve just got my first standmixer so I am a go go go on baking more!Helen @ Fuss Free Flavourshttp://fussfreeflavours.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-53977629402133145492011-11-28T12:03:08.864+00:002011-11-28T12:03:08.864+00:00Wow!!!!! That cake is gorgeous - bet it tastes jus...Wow!!!!! That cake is gorgeous - bet it tastes just as good.Soohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08072821039582965057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-24368672250894537172011-11-28T09:55:25.979+00:002011-11-28T09:55:25.979+00:00Hi Anonymous
Yes, this is something that can happ...Hi Anonymous<br /><br />Yes, this is something that can happen. I'd suggest 2 things:<br />1. use a shallower bowl - deep bowls that taper to a smaller base are naturally going to pool as you can't get the beaters right down<br />2. Stop halfway through and go around the bowl with a spatula to bring any loose white into the body of the whipped white<br /><br />Hope this helps<br /><br />Happy bakingThe Caked Crusaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840224194242219981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-29969995843324157862011-11-28T07:25:30.212+00:002011-11-28T07:25:30.212+00:00What an incredible cake! There's so many speci...What an incredible cake! There's so many special components in it. Perfect for your birthday! Enjoy your day!cocoa and coconut https://www.blogger.com/profile/03227052299306872437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-6226928697338870772011-11-28T04:09:27.433+00:002011-11-28T04:09:27.433+00:00This looks soooo pretty. I am so gonna make this w...This looks soooo pretty. I am so gonna make this when a birthday rolls around. Thanks for the detailed advise on swiss meringue buttercream as well... tried making it once and the results were far from spectacular. I have little query.... i use electric hand beaters to beat the egg whites, but always some raw egg whites gets leftover at the bottom, without getting beaten properly, any advice on this regard???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-25384754031783062312011-11-27T23:28:48.422+00:002011-11-27T23:28:48.422+00:00I love that you put five days of work into your ca...I love that you put five days of work into your cake! Hope you had a lovely birthday I love all of the OTT detail as you put it :)<br /><br />Nom! xaVictory Rolls & Mixing Bowlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03673427329824141866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-59739413659567721032011-11-27T21:49:49.741+00:002011-11-27T21:49:49.741+00:00A brilliant cake indeed, it sounds delicious as do...A brilliant cake indeed, it sounds delicious as does the pineapple curd. And a very Happy Birthday to you. Not sure I'll be attempting that Swill meringue buttercream again until I have a KitchenAid!Choclettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173996730095174268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-71401711802016156432011-11-27T21:31:35.421+00:002011-11-27T21:31:35.421+00:00BEAUTIFUL CAKE!, I love it!BEAUTIFUL CAKE!, I love it!decocinasytaconeshttp://www.decocinasytacones.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-35564269151143984952011-11-27T20:32:36.262+00:002011-11-27T20:32:36.262+00:00Happy birthday! I love your pineapple cake and the...Happy birthday! I love your pineapple cake and the decorations are perfectly pineapple-like. Hope you had a great time.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-73679893414894344732011-11-27T20:31:56.363+00:002011-11-27T20:31:56.363+00:00Happy birthday!! look amazing I love píneapple I t...Happy birthday!! look amazing I love píneapple I think the cakes are fresh and tropical:)<br />Look beautiful:)Gloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-430441346293872555.post-27047051804422557082011-11-27T20:16:45.313+00:002011-11-27T20:16:45.313+00:00Luscious in extreme! Just looking at those pictur...Luscious in extreme! Just looking at those pictures made my mouth water. Happy Birthday! Talking of coconut, I add it to a dark fruit cake instead of 15-20% of the flour. Makes a nice nutty texture without overload.sensibiliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715737628925538412noreply@blogger.com