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I didn't know about Daring Bakers until the other ...

2008-12-04T11:48:00.000-05:00

I didn't know about Daring Bakers until the other day when I read a piece on caramel cake on the Ideas in Food blog. So I will try their challenge for Dec. when it is listed. Like you, I find that the frosting looks too sweet. I'm going to make the caramel cake Sunday for a potluck but use my own frosting recipe:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream
cook water and

Wowie! Great looking cake, even tho' you said you...

2008-12-02T23:17:00.000-05:00

Wowie! Great looking cake, even tho' you said you didn't have good pics. Yours looks very elegant with the ganache and pecan.s

Sun sets here around 1725 (I have to schedule my b...

2008-12-02T17:52:00.000-05:00

Sun sets here around 1725 (I have to schedule my baking/cooking around it as much as I can so I can!).

Nice job! I like the ganache over the frosting, it probably helped cut the sweetness some. Cute design.

have to say i liked then fact that the recipe was ...

2008-11-30T14:40:00.000-05:00

have to say i liked then fact that the recipe was vague - i quite like having to rely on my senses which is a bit more unusual when it comes to baking than savoury. i'm glad it was a success for you though.

Glad your cake was enjoyed by all, the nut decorat...

2008-11-29T08:39:00.000-05:00

Glad your cake was enjoyed by all, the nut decoration was a nice way to finish it off!