tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post7770888837661210968..comments2024-01-03T08:21:41.587-05:00Comments on Gourmet Girl Cooks: MJ's Fourth Generation Chocolate Cake - A Special Request From the HeartGourmet Girl Cookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10741830600608488811noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-54430699900213112402016-06-20T00:52:23.315-04:002016-06-20T00:52:23.315-04:00Hi Kathy,
Thanks so much. Wow, I tried finding it...Hi Kathy,<br /><br />Thanks so much. Wow, I tried finding it on Amazon and it seems they might not carry it right now. Sometimes you can find that size at Bed Bath & Beyond. In case you can't find that size (I hope they haven't stopped making it)...Wilton makes a similar size pan: https://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Jelly-Roll-Cookie-Inches/dp/B0000CFN56 You will need to grease it generously because it doesn't appear to be nonstick. Hope you are able to find the pan! :-)Gourmet Girl Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316245779890747698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-13742408110355001252016-06-18T17:27:14.055-04:002016-06-18T17:27:14.055-04:00Hi GG,
What a gift it was for you to remake this r...Hi GG,<br />What a gift it was for you to remake this recipe for the follower who messaged you simply for some guidelines! I am very interested in making this cake but am confused about something. In the directions it says - Lightly grease a nonstick 10" x 5" x 1" jellyroll style pan - and has an Amazon link to the pan; however, the pan that displays is larger than 10" x 5" x 1" (it measures 14.25 x 9.38 x 1 inches) and I wondered where I can find the correct size pan to use as I do not want to double the recipe. Thanks in advance!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611367661886531877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-74906465766243310432016-02-05T12:23:21.154-05:002016-02-05T12:23:21.154-05:00Thanks so much Joanne. I don't care for the t...Thanks so much Joanne. I don't care for the taste of coconut flour either so if you notice, in most of the recipes where I use it, it is in small amounts in proportion to the other flours. With the cocoa powder and other ingredients, the coconut flavor gets totally lost (in my opinion). The only other dehydrating type of ingredient to mimic coconut flour that I've used is unsweetened whey protein powder. <br /><br />I find the simple syrup at Amazon. It isn't as concentrated as pure stevia but you could also use regular stevia, just add very tiny amounts and taste as you go. I've added your suggestions to my "to do" list and whenever I get one perfected, I will post it. I know what you mean about sticky buns! Thanks so much for the kind comments, too!Gourmet Girl Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741830600608488811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-35312918467398074442016-02-04T00:30:08.274-05:002016-02-04T00:30:08.274-05:00I am SO keen to try almost all of your recipes, bu...I am SO keen to try almost all of your recipes, but am wondering how I can limit or substitute something else for coconut flour. How I wish I didn't hate the taste of coconut SO much! I don't mind coconut milk and am working on coconut oil (can use 2nd press and am trying to incorporate a little of the 1st). When I have tried coconut flour it is pretty strong tasting. Can you taste the coconut in this? I hate to spend the money on ingredients and hate the recipe. Any suggestions generally for substitutions for coconut flour in recipes, or does it depend on the recipe? I know once you suggested protein powder, I assume unflavored of course, I will look for one. <br /><br />I've never heard of this stevia syrup, where could I access it? Last time I bought the Swerve confectioners, Sweet Perfection, and the ChocoPerfection mini mint bars all at Netrition, an online store that specializes in low-carb products suggested by a friend who has followed low-carb eating (but not necessarily wheat-free, etc but is eating now almond flour, etc) for decades. The prices seemed reasonable and shipping was too. Since I pay per package sent to a US address, it was helpful to order all together. I try and buy the products you use whenever possible, thank you for having your store and your lists, it's such a help to me!<br /><br />Thanks again, this recipe looks AMAZING!!!<br /><br />Have you ever made a white cake (vanilla--not a pound cake, just a regular vanilla cake) with old-fashioned icing? THAT would be my dream! I'm afraid that I like birthday cake like this too much, and there's a bakery too close to my house... I need to learn how to make such a cake. It's my hope you will be able to make one for us. My other absolute obsession in sweet things are sticky cinnamon buns. I like them without all the nuts, but they would be healthier I'm sure with them...<br /><br />Thanks so much, how special to pay tribute to this lady's grandmother!<br /><br />Your recipes are better than anyone else's for eating this way, I cannot thank you enough!!!<br /><br />Joanne Lowe905lovestostamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14360003996742794251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-71465410931838779332015-10-29T23:05:47.930-04:002015-10-29T23:05:47.930-04:00Hi there,
Yes, coconut oil would work fine in thi...Hi there,<br /><br />Yes, coconut oil would work fine in this recipe. :-)Gourmet Girl Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316245779890747698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-64495856031087636472015-10-29T11:17:16.561-04:002015-10-29T11:17:16.561-04:00Looks so yummy! Can I use coconut oil instead of O...Looks so yummy! Can I use coconut oil instead of Olive oil? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725096696462479682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-57013025744029338532015-07-19T02:22:59.481-04:002015-07-19T02:22:59.481-04:00Hi Darlene,
Too funny. We all do that kind of thin...Hi Darlene,<br />Too funny. We all do that kind of thing sometimes. Hope it turns out nicely in the right sized pan. :-)Gourmet Girl Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316245779890747698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-88170870789849625142015-07-17T11:17:52.477-04:002015-07-17T11:17:52.477-04:00Would you believe, duh, I just realized I had used...Would you believe, duh, I just realized I had used too large a jelly roll pan~no wonder it came out so thin! I bet it will come out just fine if I use the right size pan next time. Senior moment! lolDarlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-56924062981424912522015-06-28T07:05:34.504-04:002015-06-28T07:05:34.504-04:00Doubling the recipe might be enough then Darlene. ...Doubling the recipe might be enough then Darlene. Let me know how it works if you make any changes. :-)Gourmet Girl Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316245779890747698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-5871174684449569612015-06-27T21:10:47.212-04:002015-06-27T21:10:47.212-04:00Thanks; I will try it again soon and let you know....Thanks; I will try it again soon and let you know. Yes, I did use blanched almond flour.Darlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-29320525501113536872015-06-27T20:34:37.541-04:002015-06-27T20:34:37.541-04:00Hi Darlene,
There isn't any baking powder or ...Hi Darlene,<br /><br />There isn't any baking powder or soda in this cake (I used her old recipe but it was made with regular flour). Did you use blanched almond flour (skinless and finely ground)? If you did, then you may want to try adding 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (it reacts with the acidity in the buttermilk to create rise). If yours really turned out that thin, you may also want to double the recipe..OR, for testing purposes with the baking powder, you may want to move it to a square pan (smaller...like 8x8 or 9x9) and see how it turns out for you. It is definitely a thinner than normal cake, but mine was definitely more than 1/8"...that is even thinner than a cookie! Let me know how it turns out if you add the baking soda and/or double the recipe. Also curious about your almond flour too because some are heavier (almond meal) and that might also cause a thinner, denser cake. Let me know! :-)Gourmet Girl Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741830600608488811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-56482483995856404162015-06-27T13:24:55.421-04:002015-06-27T13:24:55.421-04:00I just made this and it's delicious! However,...I just made this and it's delicious! However, mine didn't rise anywhere near as much as yours, maybe 1/8". (it's really too flat to even be considered a brownie) I used the same size jelly roll pan you did. Is there really no baking powder or soda in it? Maybe I should double it next time?darlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-58758313944986574112015-06-08T15:19:05.842-04:002015-06-08T15:19:05.842-04:00Hi GG,
How sweet of you to remake this special ca...Hi GG, <br />How sweet of you to remake this special cake for her and it looks delicious too!! You mentioned in your description about remembering old family recipes such as Christmas Fruitcakes, which are very special in our family and we can no longer eat. Have you ever done or seen a sugar free, grain free makeover of fruitcake? <br /><br />Thanks, <br />PeggyPeggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-27460174469470549142015-06-07T18:24:26.825-04:002015-06-07T18:24:26.825-04:00Thanks so much Alice! I'm so happy you and you...Thanks so much Alice! I'm so happy you and your sister are enjoying the Sesame Seed Sandwich Buns. They are one of my favorites, too. <br /><br />I was honored to help her with the recipe and hope that she and her family enjoy it for generations to come. You are right, but now many can enjoy her special cake and I bet that would make her Mom and Grandma proud to know...at least I hope so.<br /><br />Thanks again. Hope you are enjoying your weekend. :-)Gourmet Girl Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741830600608488811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2285523888432056855.post-19082022507409322192015-06-07T18:03:05.235-04:002015-06-07T18:03:05.235-04:00What a beautiful labor of love, GGC.
We will be...What a beautiful labor of love, GGC. <br /><br />We will be celebrating my sister's birthday soon and, recently being diagnosed pre-diabetic, she is making changes to her diet. I think this will be a lovely birthday cake for her.<br /><br />Your Sesame Seed Sandwich Buns are a big hit with her (with both of us!) and I will be making more tonight for us for the coming week. <br /><br />I'm so happy you were able to help Pamela with this special memory recipe. It is a wonderful treasure for her, and a coup for the rest of your readers!!<br /><br />Congratulations on your success and much thanks, as always.<br /><br />Alice B.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05071353485775352700noreply@blogger.com