tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post821051895384785205..comments2024-03-19T18:45:56.286+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: WSC Chocolate polenta cakeJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-71407082188184965222012-07-27T00:20:29.783+10:002012-07-27T00:20:29.783+10:00If you leave polenta cakes to "mature" (...If you leave polenta cakes to "mature" (if the will power is there!) - for a couple of days , the texture will be less gritty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-51860000626056535812012-05-27T22:41:46.626+10:002012-05-27T22:41:46.626+10:00LOVE the sound of this cake, super plus point that...LOVE the sound of this cake, super plus point that it's gluten-free because I have gluten-intolerant friends. I've tried polenta in cakes and quite like the texture, I guess it's a matter of preference, because I like really moist cakes, I hate airy fluffy sponges. And hence why I felt compelled to come over and take a look (I saw this on the roundup on laura's blog), nice one! xShu Hanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248873228185558472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-89578517728006234292012-05-27T21:57:58.765+10:002012-05-27T21:57:58.765+10:00Thanks Choclette - I wouldn't go as far as to ...Thanks Choclette - I wouldn't go as far as to say I don't like polenta - I am still interested in experimenting with it in cakes (lots more recipes to try) - I think this is just too similar to a recipe I love and so it doesn't feel quite right to me. But it still is far better than a lot of other cakes I encounterJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-68694294003264524752012-05-27T21:49:46.869+10:002012-05-27T21:49:46.869+10:00Thanks Brydie - I quite like the nutty grittiness ...Thanks Brydie - I quite like the nutty grittiness but less so the polenta grittiness - good luck with your chocolate cake experiments - am sure you will find the sweet spotJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-60855759842799134502012-05-27T20:21:09.641+10:002012-05-27T20:21:09.641+10:00Well it looks like a perfect slice to me. Well don...Well it looks like a perfect slice to me. Well done for persisting, I'm impressed. In the end, I guess you either like the texture or you don't, but at least you now know for sure you don't like polenta in cakes! Thanks for entering it into WSC - I'd certainly be tucking in with gusto.Choclettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173996730095174268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-90695324726697171912012-05-16T11:01:04.550+10:002012-05-16T11:01:04.550+10:00I'm another that likes the gritty-ness... I th...I'm another that likes the gritty-ness... I think thats why I like marzipan too, a weird texture thing.<br />I'd love to try a piece of this as have been playing with chocolate cakes lately and none of them are quite there yet!cityhippyfarmgirlhttp://cityhippyfarmgirl.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-32977416605595525462012-05-15T21:48:27.572+10:002012-05-15T21:48:27.572+10:00Thanks Joanne - who ever knew that gritty baked go...Thanks Joanne - who ever knew that gritty baked goods are so popular - I like the substance but am still not sure about grittyJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-21105580872217713222012-05-15T21:47:35.255+10:002012-05-15T21:47:35.255+10:00Thanks Cakelaw - it was a lovely day - will write ...Thanks Cakelaw - it was a lovely day - will write a bit more about it laterJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-77906335080104216852012-05-15T21:46:47.217+10:002012-05-15T21:46:47.217+10:00Thanks Laura - I have found that the feedback in t...Thanks Laura - I have found that the feedback in the comments is quite positive about polenta in cake - so maybe it is because it didn't quite work when I first made the recipe that I wasn't so keen on it - am determined to try it again - and definitely prefer polenta to egg whites :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-75800072559676034132012-05-15T21:44:58.525+10:002012-05-15T21:44:58.525+10:00Thanks Hannah - you and E are welcome to the vanil...Thanks Hannah - you and E are welcome to the vanilla sponge cake - but I will need to share the cornbread with you! And using maize flour to coat tofu is a great idea - might try it on the tofu nuggets that Sylvia lovesJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-1631495382712573432012-05-15T21:43:42.245+10:002012-05-15T21:43:42.245+10:00Thanks Kari - I have remembered since writing this...Thanks Kari - I have remembered since writing this post that I quite like polenta in cornbread so I think I need to experiment more with it in sweet recipesJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-14257687218005481552012-05-15T21:42:54.467+10:002012-05-15T21:42:54.467+10:00Thanks Katie - great suggestions for the maize flo...Thanks Katie - great suggestions for the maize flour - makes me feel more hopeful I will use it up - I think it might work in savoury muffins (I love cornbread too)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-9919664632765905702012-05-15T21:41:43.004+10:002012-05-15T21:41:43.004+10:00Thanks Sophie - I deleted your anon comment - than...Thanks Sophie - I deleted your anon comment - thanks for coming back and adding your name so I knew it was you - it was very very rich so I was happy with itJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-35581385343845967262012-05-15T21:40:59.395+10:002012-05-15T21:40:59.395+10:00Thanks Lisa - would love to hear how you go if you...Thanks Lisa - would love to hear how you go if you do try a polenta cakeJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-32824006399006227592012-05-15T21:40:37.080+10:002012-05-15T21:40:37.080+10:00Thanks Caroline - I think I want my cake and eat i...Thanks Caroline - I think I want my cake and eat it too with polenta but I think you are right that it must be grainy - yet I still have polenta cakes I want to tryJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-72074134362646433892012-05-15T21:11:45.137+10:002012-05-15T21:11:45.137+10:00I kind of love the gritty texture of polenta in ba...I kind of love the gritty texture of polenta in baked goods...I feel like it adds some oomph! need to try this!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-25707790680009103092012-05-15T13:22:12.316+10:002012-05-15T13:22:12.316+10:00I think your cake looks fab - hope you had a great...I think your cake looks fab - hope you had a great Mothers Day!Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-92058847660151817272012-05-15T05:44:12.375+10:002012-05-15T05:44:12.375+10:00I have to say first of all that I absolutely adore...I have to say first of all that I absolutely adore the texture of polenta cakes. It's the granular grainy bite that appeals to me. But, then again I adore savoury polenta dishes too. I agree that it takes some getting used to but I just love it for not being smooth! <br />To me, your cake looks fabulous. I would choose it over the "Pav" any day!<br />Thanks so much for entering it into We Should Cocoa this month,<br />Laura@howtocookgoodfood<br />xxxlaura@howtocookgoodfoodhttp://www.howtocookgoodfood.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-77275225339899659442012-05-14T19:52:09.585+10:002012-05-14T19:52:09.585+10:00As much as I love cornbread, you know I'm with...As much as I love cornbread, you know I'm with E on this one! Though it does look lovely. Maybe you could dust and fry tofu with the maize powder?<br /><br />Happy Mother's Day!Hannahhttp://wayfaringchocolate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-51957455603035229332012-05-14T18:55:54.057+10:002012-05-14T18:55:54.057+10:00This looks so fudgey - if I was to like chocolate ...This looks so fudgey - if I was to like chocolate cake, this would definitely be the type I'd like. The polenta component appeals to me too, so much so that I'm keen to now experiment with polenta (although it sounds like you weren't so keen on the resulting texture...). I wonder if different flavour combinations would offset the texture or if it is just a side effect of polenta baking?Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06350144954173714085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-88895828708142209832012-05-14T16:44:23.679+10:002012-05-14T16:44:23.679+10:00Looks a gorgeous fudgey sort of cake. You could tr...Looks a gorgeous fudgey sort of cake. You could try using the leftover flour to make muffins, or as a binder in burgers or a crispy batter, or add it to some breadKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008246307753272616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-72311421599468931012012-05-14T05:54:42.286+10:002012-05-14T05:54:42.286+10:00I am so soryy: I was the anonymus!
MMM,..;what a ...I am so soryy: I was the anonymus!<br /><br />MMM,..;what a stunning chocolate & polenta cake: it is appetizing looking, rich & ooh so chocolately too! :) What more does a girl want??? xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-45377760713580985842012-05-14T03:53:06.828+10:002012-05-14T03:53:06.828+10:00I have been meaning to make a polenta cake for a w...I have been meaning to make a polenta cake for a while now - so I'm interested to hear about the textures issues.....Lisa (bakebikeblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14802600386274518441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-49373401980256494722012-05-14T01:30:48.908+10:002012-05-14T01:30:48.908+10:00It does look deliciously fudgy and chocolate-y - I...It does look deliciously fudgy and chocolate-y - I'm sort of glad to hear that it's still grainy because part of my brain wants to believe I can make a 'smooth' polenta cake, but actually I don't think it's possible. <br /><br />Happy Mother's Day too!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13067886984635079539noreply@blogger.com