tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post3580149488061177991..comments2024-03-19T14:35:15.841+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: TTT Macaroon cake with raspberriesJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-35529375924082828342012-07-20T12:54:50.696+10:002012-07-20T12:54:50.696+10:00The ingredients in this do make it seem like a gia...The ingredients in this do make it seem like a giant macaroon--and I bet the pistachios were lovely in it. Sounds like everyone had fun at the parties, too! (PS forgot to say--like the new background! Has it been that long since I've commented??? Aye!).Rickihttp://dietdessertndogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-79801831938190952182012-07-14T12:47:23.485+10:002012-07-14T12:47:23.485+10:00Thanks Joanne - mixing coconut and ground almonds ...Thanks Joanne - mixing coconut and ground almonds is genius - I love coconut in cake but never had it this way before - am sure you would love itJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-75336241308556644442012-07-14T12:46:16.913+10:002012-07-14T12:46:16.913+10:00Thanks Cakelaw - the cake was amazing - one of the...Thanks Cakelaw - the cake was amazing - one of the best flourless ones with raspberries I have found - and aren't those birthday cakes cuteJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-18764778902592810552012-07-14T12:45:20.429+10:002012-07-14T12:45:20.429+10:00Thanks Mich - welcome! it is very moist but the r...Thanks Mich - welcome! it is very moist but the raspberries work really well in not making it soggy - I was pleased about this as I have been looking for a good flourless raspberry cake recipeJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-52942235378456626342012-07-14T12:44:19.753+10:002012-07-14T12:44:19.753+10:00Thanks Hannah - somehow I didn't think you wou...Thanks Hannah - somehow I didn't think you would try my suggestions of orange zest or even chocolate :-) I thought pistachios were a good one to use if you can't eat almonds or just don't have any around (and happen to have pistachios that really should be used) I'd love to try walnuts but I think they might be too robust for the cakeJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-5795196356896380042012-07-14T12:42:51.912+10:002012-07-14T12:42:51.912+10:00Thanks Kari - I highly recommend bookmarking your ...Thanks Kari - I highly recommend bookmarking your recipes somewhere like delicious that allows you to tag your bookmarks - it has helped me to go back to recipes I would otherwise forget. As for organised, I was actually lucky to have to stay at home to look after sylvia who was not well which is the only reason I had the time to make all the food I didJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-76697602964457711232012-07-14T12:41:07.866+10:002012-07-14T12:41:07.866+10:00thanks lisa - agreedthanks lisa - agreedJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-18523768246654189392012-07-14T12:40:55.838+10:002012-07-14T12:40:55.838+10:00Thanks Mel - the photo of sylvia pouring the wet i...Thanks Mel - the photo of sylvia pouring the wet into the dry ingredients had to be fast as she had almost finished by the time I was ready to snap :-) Yes I love the alien cake tooJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-20135122755705504092012-07-14T12:40:06.095+10:002012-07-14T12:40:06.095+10:00Thanks Karen - every cake stall needs a gf cake - ...Thanks Karen - every cake stall needs a gf cake - it is very indulgent (though I like to think it just full of good things)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-69069996316142304592012-07-14T12:39:20.091+10:002012-07-14T12:39:20.091+10:00Thanks Rachel - I had wondered how easy it would b...Thanks Rachel - I had wondered how easy it would be to veganise this - I would try a half version so you have less eggs to replace - my favourite egg replacer lately is chia seeds which I think would work well with nuts but I am unsure how firm it would be - would some baking powder and/or cornflour also help the texture to rise and set????Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-52875446674138239352012-07-14T12:37:46.841+10:002012-07-14T12:37:46.841+10:00Thanks Katie - I am with you on soft squishy nutty...Thanks Katie - I am with you on soft squishy nutty cakes - and the pistachios went wellJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-36263048446679816542012-07-10T20:58:33.353+10:002012-07-10T20:58:33.353+10:00I bet the coconut gives it so much moistness and s...I bet the coconut gives it so much moistness and such a great texture! I know I'd love this.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-24821840005553716852012-07-10T18:08:36.306+10:002012-07-10T18:08:36.306+10:00Wow, there's some great party food there. Your...Wow, there's some great party food there. Your cake sounds devine - I love raspberries. The owl and alien cakes are so cute!Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-74177513781009040702012-07-10T17:53:11.896+10:002012-07-10T17:53:11.896+10:00Hi, I am visiting through Tea Time Treats. This lo...Hi, I am visiting through Tea Time Treats. This looks delicious with the moist crumbs and raspberries. I would love to have some for sure.Mich - Piece of Cakehttp://www.pieceofcake.sgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-86734976530058070152012-07-10T14:54:43.134+10:002012-07-10T14:54:43.134+10:00I'm so glad you liked this cake! I love your p...I'm so glad you liked this cake! I love your pistachio twist, too. I'll definitely be trying that in future; I adore pistachios :)Hannahhttp://wayfaringchocolate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-48593717150800804262012-07-10T11:33:09.780+10:002012-07-10T11:33:09.780+10:00I am starting to worry about the time between book...I am starting to worry about the time between bookmarking a recipe and actually making it - I have bookmarked this cake but think it could be many months before it appears! You are delightfully organised and I like the sound of your tweaks, especially the pistachios. Sounds like a great result and a great party.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-28248530598772525862012-07-10T10:00:39.567+10:002012-07-10T10:00:39.567+10:00yummo! great flavour combination!yummo! great flavour combination!Lisa (bakebikeblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14802600386274518441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-38051183075420795312012-07-10T08:31:21.173+10:002012-07-10T08:31:21.173+10:00Your little assistant is doing a wonderful job, th...Your little assistant is doing a wonderful job, the cake is very pretty. The alien cake looks fantastic too, it's so cute!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057980932079998162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-61911015158341795052012-07-10T05:52:28.781+10:002012-07-10T05:52:28.781+10:00FABULOUS TTT entry thanks and I am so pleased you ...FABULOUS TTT entry thanks and I am so pleased you got to make a GF Cake Stall Cake too! I LOVE raspberries and that looks VERY indulgent! KarenKaren S Boothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024864830370677754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-28276380925876602362012-07-10T04:16:58.611+10:002012-07-10T04:16:58.611+10:00This looks amazing, I wonder if I could replace th...This looks amazing, I wonder if I could replace the eggs so my mum could enjoy it (she's vegan AND wheat-free)Rachel Cotterillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969719330048416996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-64003035186320708862012-07-09T23:26:56.699+10:002012-07-09T23:26:56.699+10:00Looks a lovely cake. I love soft squishy nutty cak...Looks a lovely cake. I love soft squishy nutty cakes like this. Adding the pistachios was a nice touch too. Looks like a wonderful party :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008246307753272616noreply@blogger.com