tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post7921105290659248536..comments2024-03-08T06:00:44.143-05:00Comments on Playing with Flour: Chocolate raspberry layer cakeMonicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-421528025357552292014-04-26T22:56:14.711-04:002014-04-26T22:56:14.711-04:00Hi Cynthia! So sweet of you to hop over and comme...Hi Cynthia! So sweet of you to hop over and comment. I really appreciate it. : ) Ganache makes me so very happy - glad you like it. Thanks again!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-29749213714337375552014-04-26T13:55:59.970-04:002014-04-26T13:55:59.970-04:00This cake is so gorgeous! What a drop-dead beauti...This cake is so gorgeous! What a drop-dead beautiful ganache. And happy happy blog anniversary to you, Monica! Here's to many more :)cynthiahttp://tworedbowls.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-64937429775361227832014-04-16T19:24:12.427-04:002014-04-16T19:24:12.427-04:00Thanks, Alyssa...we're still plugging along, a...Thanks, Alyssa...we're still plugging along, aren't we? : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-55179259730472324612014-04-16T16:28:59.908-04:002014-04-16T16:28:59.908-04:00Happy Blogiversary! This is a beautiful cake to ce...Happy Blogiversary! This is a beautiful cake to celebrate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-19284565737144999802014-04-14T09:00:38.180-04:002014-04-14T09:00:38.180-04:00Thank you, Tiffany. The cake batter is just a sim...Thank you, Tiffany. The cake batter is just a simple mix - love that! It's really moist - you could probably coax more chocolate flavor by using coffee instead of water but the ganache totally takes care of the chocolate part. Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-37254685423030442192014-04-13T23:50:06.942-04:002014-04-13T23:50:06.942-04:00Wow this looks gorgeous! Beautiful job! And it&#...Wow this looks gorgeous! Beautiful job! And it's a cake that doesn't require a mixer? Even better. I never think layer cakes are easy, I'll have to try this some day. And happy blogiversary! Congratulations on making it to 3 years, keep it up!Tiffany | baking at tiffanyshttp://bakingattiffanys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-62299538311431966512014-04-13T19:19:24.579-04:002014-04-13T19:19:24.579-04:00Thank you, Consuelo! You can count on me for some...Thank you, Consuelo! You can count on me for somewhat sinful chocolate desserts. : )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-8326730371613868402014-04-13T12:21:38.997-04:002014-04-13T12:21:38.997-04:00Happy Blog Birthday hun!! This lovely cake looks l...Happy Blog Birthday hun!! This lovely cake looks like the perfect way to celebrate such a day! I adore teh flavor combo and that ganache layer sounds sinful!! xxConsuelo @ Honey & Figshttp://honeyandfigskitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-60133429952866555742014-04-12T11:16:39.438-04:002014-04-12T11:16:39.438-04:00Oh wow - that would be awesome. Hope you like it ...Oh wow - that would be awesome. Hope you like it if you make it and happy upcoming wedding anniversary!!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-3662446861239580962014-04-11T17:12:59.317-04:002014-04-11T17:12:59.317-04:00Happy Blogiversary!!! What a beautiful cake to cel...Happy Blogiversary!!! What a beautiful cake to celebrate the occasion! Raspberry and chocolate make the best dessert combination. My husband loves raspberries. I am going to make this for our wedding anniversary. :)Lokness @ The Missing Loknesshttp://themissinglokness.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-56525979354540719102014-04-11T14:32:10.734-04:002014-04-11T14:32:10.734-04:00Tell me about it, Pamela! The raspberries were re...Tell me about it, Pamela! The raspberries were really expensive - probably a good idea I had a small cake so didn't need too much. : ) Thanks!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-39986357941990003142014-04-11T14:31:31.464-04:002014-04-11T14:31:31.464-04:00Thank you, Nazneen! You guys are such sweet ladie...Thank you, Nazneen! You guys are such sweet ladies out there!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-34612035462827598542014-04-11T14:31:09.733-04:002014-04-11T14:31:09.733-04:00Yes, ma'am! I know better than to argue with ...Yes, ma'am! I know better than to argue with you, Wendy! I can imagine how your children feel. haha! Seriously - thank you so much! Thanks for stopping by and for all your kind words and encouragement. I've learned a lot from you and if you get anything from here, I am just thrilled!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-13767135686863767192014-04-11T14:24:59.369-04:002014-04-11T14:24:59.369-04:00I'd like to think of chocolate and raspberries...I'd like to think of chocolate and raspberries as 2 major food groups as I can't get enough of both of them! I'm anxiously awaiting when raspberries are cheap again because right now they are too expensive! I need this cake in my life!<br /><br />HAPPY 3rd HAPPY DAY!Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05181507345380029703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-12256910509023433282014-04-11T13:00:19.511-04:002014-04-11T13:00:19.511-04:00Happy 3rd anniversary! May you have many many more...Happy 3rd anniversary! May you have many many more and we get to enjoy them all! This cake is stunning! Love the raspberries and of course, the classic combo. Nothing better!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08426195031976841103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-4616269905594806602014-04-11T10:48:18.137-04:002014-04-11T10:48:18.137-04:001. Monica, after this post filled with gorgeous ph...1. Monica, after this post filled with gorgeous photos (of an equally gorgeous cake) you may no longer say you are "not good with photography"! Just look at those photos! I especially like the close-up of the slice of cake and the overhead shot of the cake with the slice removed. (And because everyone else commenting is saying the same thing, you are going to have to believe us!) 2. Wow, what a celebratory cake for an occasion well worth celebrating!! Happy 3rd blogiversary! Three years is a lot of baking, posting, and chocolate eating. :) 3. Thank you for all the work it takes to share these recipes! I always learn something from your posts. :)Wendyhttp://www.themondaybox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-77346368499653631782014-04-11T09:00:18.587-04:002014-04-11T09:00:18.587-04:00Thank you, Bobbi...I appreciate that! Thank you, Bobbi...I appreciate that! Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-73914004153911562082014-04-11T08:59:23.241-04:002014-04-11T08:59:23.241-04:00How sweet of you! Thank you, Gintare.How sweet of you! Thank you, Gintare.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-72963951415055076502014-04-11T08:58:39.059-04:002014-04-11T08:58:39.059-04:00I totally think it's that red cake stand makin...I totally think it's that red cake stand making my cake look nicer than it really is. I have no frosting "skills" to speak of, clearly. I'm just glad we can call things "rustic" and it can be kind of sloppy but once we say "rustic", it's all good! ; )Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-80665459807397373892014-04-11T08:34:20.572-04:002014-04-11T08:34:20.572-04:00Happy 3rd Blogiversary! This cake looks so decaden...Happy 3rd Blogiversary! This cake looks so decadent and rich and just perfect to celebrate! Nice post and looking forward to many more. Take Care, BAMBam's Kitchenhttp://bamskitchen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-55058903177347313162014-04-10T17:24:16.586-04:002014-04-10T17:24:16.586-04:00Happy happy happy anniversary and wishing you many...Happy happy happy anniversary and wishing you many more to come! And years filled with succulent and decadent dishes such as this beauty :)Gintare @Gourmantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01296495812653146552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-1638645604812109372014-04-10T16:33:06.228-04:002014-04-10T16:33:06.228-04:00I can NOT get over how good this cake looks... Lik...I can NOT get over how good this cake looks... Like even the stand goes perfectly with it! And now I want to fill all my cakes with jam and top them with perfectly-placed berries. My frosting skills will never that good, though, unfortunately. Luckily the berries should help to cover that up... natalie @ wee eatshttp://wee-eats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-59016293294250972742014-04-10T11:07:05.062-04:002014-04-10T11:07:05.062-04:00Thanks, Bianca. You can't go wrong with choco...Thanks, Bianca. You can't go wrong with chocolate, right? Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-69059163777427094552014-04-10T11:06:36.533-04:002014-04-10T11:06:36.533-04:00Marie, you have inspired many of our dinners and I...Marie, you have inspired many of our dinners and I love learning from you. Thanks for stopping by and for all your supportive comments. Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6628445235517647413.post-40198917792500360582014-04-10T11:05:55.923-04:002014-04-10T11:05:55.923-04:00Hi Emma! Yes, blogging/writing these posts did tu...Hi Emma! Yes, blogging/writing these posts did turn out to be a good whim for me. It's a great outlet...I love just making something, not only the food but these posts and being able to come back and see it again. : ) And Chocolate - there's no better food!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07439320856223502707noreply@blogger.com