tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post4153982352180030124..comments2024-03-08T06:00:44.143-05:00Comments on Playing with Flour: Battenberg cakeMonicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-49429944820755226022017-07-28T07:31:12.520-04:002017-07-28T07:31:12.520-04:00Its look so yummy, I want to try this. By alien me...Its look so yummy, I want to try this. By <a href="https://aliensmeme.com/" rel="nofollow">alien meme</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17519735931027329101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-61105498066210682782017-05-30T20:33:16.265-04:002017-05-30T20:33:16.265-04:00Thank you, Monica! So nice to hear from you. It ...Thank you, Monica! So nice to hear from you. It was fun to make this...I've thought about it for ages but never had a 'good' reason. This was fun and my family really enjoyed it. : ) My pics don't do it justice. The source I used had really great detailed step by step in case you need it. Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-48564612255912544052017-05-27T15:22:06.739-04:002017-05-27T15:22:06.739-04:00Wow~ This battenberg cake is a real showstopper fo...Wow~ This battenberg cake is a real showstopper for Mother’s Day. It’s so beautiful, and I love the cake features apricot and marzipan, two of my favorite things. I really appreciate your step by step photos; it makes the process seem much more doable and user-friendly. The final product turned out wonderfully!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333522129684354079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-10438491441986860922017-05-07T20:32:45.669-04:002017-05-07T20:32:45.669-04:00It was a great family trip. Thanks, Beth!It was a great family trip. Thanks, Beth!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-24320966853924865942017-05-07T20:32:30.646-04:002017-05-07T20:32:30.646-04:00I'm sure you would make a stunning Battenberg,...I'm sure you would make a stunning Battenberg, Sonali. It was a rewarding thing to bake and we had a good time eating it, too. : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-37719426614982096452017-05-07T20:22:28.192-04:002017-05-07T20:22:28.192-04:00Sounds like you had a wonderful trip! This cake is...Sounds like you had a wonderful trip! This cake is lovely. Although I'd heard of it, I didn't know what it looked like. You did a terrific job of recreating it!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-17759680454368151502017-05-07T05:25:51.238-04:002017-05-07T05:25:51.238-04:00Now your post will be my motivation to re-create t...Now your post will be my motivation to re-create this. How gorgeous Monica! I've never felt tempted to attempt this until now. And I'm sure it's absolutely delicious.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02937051459274515772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-89318129589282570092017-05-05T09:35:38.513-04:002017-05-05T09:35:38.513-04:00Thank you, Ashley. Have a good weekend!Thank you, Ashley. Have a good weekend!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-41057180667619686912017-05-04T14:51:30.465-04:002017-05-04T14:51:30.465-04:00This is such a dreamy looking cake!!! It turned ou...This is such a dreamy looking cake!!! It turned out perfect!Ashley @ Wishes and Disheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15759117599389197234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-5232364244985647102017-05-04T12:20:59.987-04:002017-05-04T12:20:59.987-04:00Thanks so much, Adina. I would love to see your v...Thanks so much, Adina. I would love to see your version!! I was half tempted to make a chocolate one (yellow and chocolate) or say pistachio but blue and pink would be beautiful and so sweet to have it for the kids' birthday. I know my son enjoyed this cake and there wasn't a drop of chocolate in sight. ; ) Thanks again.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-75225013141352693792017-05-04T12:19:57.594-04:002017-05-04T12:19:57.594-04:00It's good to come home and get inspired to try...It's good to come home and get inspired to try these things out. Thanks, Ashley!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-83724100973287439502017-05-04T12:19:35.001-04:002017-05-04T12:19:35.001-04:00Yes, jam and marzipan with almond cake - much like...Yes, jam and marzipan with almond cake - much like Italian rainbow/tricolor cookies - is such a classic and so tasty. Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-66942409150555062572017-05-04T12:19:08.363-04:002017-05-04T12:19:08.363-04:00I'm glad I may have "fooled" everyon...I'm glad I may have "fooled" everyone into thinking I'm patient. ; ) Thanks so much for the kind words. Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-48129074349914288542017-05-04T06:45:14.566-04:002017-05-04T06:45:14.566-04:00Absolutely perfect looking!! I've been meaning...Absolutely perfect looking!! I've been meaning to make this cake for ages myself but never got to it. I thought it would be a good idea to color the plain sponge blue and to have a pink blue birthday cake for my kids, they both have birthday in August and sometimes they celebrate it together. And I love that coffee service so much, exactly my thing! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16692822392296590295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-45420349959630708672017-05-03T08:38:21.612-04:002017-05-03T08:38:21.612-04:00Okay this cake I have definitely seen before!! Alt...Okay this cake I have definitely seen before!! Although I had no idea that's what it was called! How fun to make this at home yourself. I agree that it can really be a great way to remember trips when you recreate things that you ate while on them! Hope you're having a great week Monica!! Ashley@CookNourishBlisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12298219194633361793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-1096279909582631422017-05-02T16:34:38.958-04:002017-05-02T16:34:38.958-04:00Oh Monica, what a great cake...you make it look so...Oh Monica, what a great cake...you make it look so easy...I love the jam in between and the layer of marzipan.<br />Enjoy your week :)Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455293836408216065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-87438812802658173472017-05-02T14:50:55.374-04:002017-05-02T14:50:55.374-04:00Such a pretty and neat looking battenberg cake, Mo...Such a pretty and neat looking battenberg cake, Monica. Love how patiently and beautifully you have crafted this cake — wonderful job. I bet it tastes as delish as it looks. <br /><br />Anu<br />http://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788343780850726714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-79107540921185642192017-05-02T12:54:28.287-04:002017-05-02T12:54:28.287-04:00Glad you like it, Kelly. It's fun to have som...Glad you like it, Kelly. It's fun to have some new inspiration and motivation. : ) This cake is really great with a cuppa. I can see how all these traditions have stayed intact. Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-29793978358194502292017-05-02T12:53:48.203-04:002017-05-02T12:53:48.203-04:00Thanks, Caroline. You basically have to roll it f...Thanks, Caroline. You basically have to roll it fairly thin to stretch the 8oz. of marzipan to fit the cake. I just tried to continuously check on it and move the marzipan around to make sure it was even and wouldn't break. : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-32785665944332999062017-05-02T12:52:20.854-04:002017-05-02T12:52:20.854-04:00You are so sweet, Bal. Honestly, I thought and re...You are so sweet, Bal. Honestly, I thought and read a lot about it beforehand but the actual cake was not as hard or involved to make as we'd think. I baked the cake in the morning and went out for a bit as it cooled, then came home and finished it up. If I can do it, you absolutely can. Wish I could share a slice with you over a cup of tea!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-48180157862595835532017-05-02T11:46:51.981-04:002017-05-02T11:46:51.981-04:00Oh my goodness, I am LOVING all of these fun treat...Oh my goodness, I am LOVING all of these fun treats inspired by your trip to London. This Battenburg cake is just beautiful, Monica!! I can only imagine how amazing it tastes too - you did such an amazing job! Definitely making me wish I had a slice with a cup of tea right now :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00357480527362434755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-16673413241314279962017-05-02T06:14:58.762-04:002017-05-02T06:14:58.762-04:00What a classic and yours is so pretty. That icing ...What a classic and yours is so pretty. That icing is amazingly thin!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06716185201523747870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-48207410069507141082017-05-01T20:56:54.599-04:002017-05-01T20:56:54.599-04:00Oh my goodness! Monica, this is beyond amazing and...Oh my goodness! Monica, this is beyond amazing and I can only imagine the amount of time and effort you put into it. You are so talented!I so want to try this but I am not good at baking. I would love a slice though :)Balvinderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04463020053689502262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-70314126032140326812017-05-01T16:00:35.703-04:002017-05-01T16:00:35.703-04:00Thank you, I'll give you my feedback. :)Thank you, I'll give you my feedback. :)The Reader's Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701126931175725145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-63067748661929679892017-05-01T14:33:45.111-04:002017-05-01T14:33:45.111-04:00You are very kind, thank you! Wish I could share ...You are very kind, thank you! Wish I could share a slice with you. : ) I'm so glad the cake/post put a smile on your face. Making it put some smiles on my face as well. I hope you try it and if you do, I highly recommend the site I referred to in my recipe source - there are many great pictures and tips that helped me tremendously. Have a wonderful week! Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.com