tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post1138718154611773646..comments2024-03-26T20:55:47.726+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Chocolate banana swiss roll - a vegan aqua faba experimentJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-4752056107200721812015-12-03T07:56:41.301+11:002015-12-03T07:56:41.301+11:00Well done Johanna! It may not have turned out exac...Well done Johanna! It may not have turned out exactly as hoped, but the sponge looks really really good and given that it was made with aqua faba makes it even more amazing! Fab experimentation me thinks!!! xxGluten Free Alchemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14599801401879799252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-84721328916479333292015-11-30T00:30:39.846+11:002015-11-30T00:30:39.846+11:00Oh you should feel justly excited Johanna. I'v...Oh you should feel justly excited Johanna. I've still not mastered the rolling up of swiss rolls, so that doesn't look too bad at all for a first attempt and you made it with chickpea water - amazing! I've heard so much about using aqua faba, but it always smells so horrible, I just want to chuck it away and give my chickpeas a thorough wash. But that's not a good enough excuse and you've inspired me to try harder! Thanks for joining in with WSC and well done.Choclettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173996730095174268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-72296605021756208992015-11-25T08:54:03.346+11:002015-11-25T08:54:03.346+11:00Aw that's cute that Sylvia and you bake togeth...Aw that's cute that Sylvia and you bake together =) I have fond memories baking with my dad when I was little. <br />This roll sounds really lovely and it turned out so well - you should be very proud!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17741739604149676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-91724577943872936042015-11-24T09:46:06.025+11:002015-11-24T09:46:06.025+11:00Thanks Lorraine - yes it was pretty ambitious give...Thanks Lorraine - yes it was pretty ambitious given my lack of experience with swiss rolls - next time I think a vanilla cake with jam might be easierJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-61923141785818546382015-11-23T09:23:22.146+11:002015-11-23T09:23:22.146+11:00Swiss rolls are delicate at the best of times, let...Swiss rolls are delicate at the best of times, let alone with experimenting with aqua faba! And I hate sifting-the only time I do it is with chiffon or sponge cakes.Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-58436417655728251332015-11-21T22:00:35.926+11:002015-11-21T22:00:35.926+11:00Thanks Faye - my mum sometimes bought them but she...Thanks Faye - my mum sometimes bought them but she also made some (though more often she made sponge cake as a layer cake). I've decided I need a jam filled one because it would be easier than this filling. Passionfruit sounds nice in the fillingJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-2842278320998222352015-11-21T21:59:12.313+11:002015-11-21T21:59:12.313+11:00Thanks Cakelaw - I think the filling being so runn...Thanks Cakelaw - I think the filling being so runny bothered me more than the crack - need to try it with an easier fillingJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-46338703839443658442015-11-21T21:58:22.777+11:002015-11-21T21:58:22.777+11:00Thanks Kari - we had swiss rolls occasionally - I ...Thanks Kari - we had swiss rolls occasionally - I think vanilla with jam was the most common and I wonder if jam would be an easier filling - I don't think the crack would have seemed so terrible if the mixing in the middle wasn't so runny that the crack meant it would leak everywhere and I had to work quickly to roll and wrap it in baking paper - hence no photosJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-2534301993390690392015-11-21T21:56:39.240+11:002015-11-21T21:56:39.240+11:00Thanks Shaheen - as long as failures taste good I ...Thanks Shaheen - as long as failures taste good I can cope with them (hate throwing out food). I often use chickpeas and watch the aquafaba going down the drain and feel it is a waste but I need to be in the mood to use it - have been continuing to experiment this weekend.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-19450482910247514172015-11-21T21:55:15.483+11:002015-11-21T21:55:15.483+11:00Thanks Mia - I liked the texture of the cake - was...Thanks Mia - I liked the texture of the cake - was not sure it achieved quite the texture of a swiss roll but maybe I was being distracted by the filling - agar agar might work with the filling - I thought coconut cream might be too fragileJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-20877871931966346922015-11-21T14:31:50.867+11:002015-11-21T14:31:50.867+11:00now I'm inspired to make a Swiss roll! My mum ...now I'm inspired to make a Swiss roll! My mum never made them but we did buy those jam swiss rolls for trifles, or the mini jam or chocolate ones with the fake cream. I'd love to make a passionfruit curd one :)Veganopouloushttp://www.veganopoulous.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-80592095670912266032015-11-21T08:58:47.811+11:002015-11-21T08:58:47.811+11:00That is really cool - I like your experimentation ...That is really cool - I like your experimentation to find vegan alternatives. Most people's Swiss roll crack a bit so that is no problem.Cakelawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205068748520541380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-75533268601252549022015-11-21T06:51:32.822+11:002015-11-21T06:51:32.822+11:00I am very excited to see this and inspired by your...I am very excited to see this and inspired by your efforts. I loved swiss rolls growing up - they were a semi-regular treat and I have really fond memories of them. I have always put them in the 'too hard' category for at home baking (mostly on account of the rolling) but you are helping me re-think that. Besides, I probably wouldn't care too much if it was messy because it would be a good reason to keep it all to myself :DKarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887621874869110597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-25587552243578960812015-11-21T03:12:28.301+11:002015-11-21T03:12:28.301+11:00It may not have been a complete success, but the f...It may not have been a complete success, but the fact it tasted good - is success too. I am enjoying your Aquafaba culinary adventures. I've used chickpeas twice from the tin this week, but keep draining the liquid away - pah...As for the Swiss roll, I've made Swiss roll twice now - hit and miss and considering this is your first time and VEGAN too, well - Praise to you.Shaheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602971207085826708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-39493615321454416652015-11-20T23:57:32.521+11:002015-11-20T23:57:32.521+11:00Oh, great experimenting! I'm not very brave li...Oh, great experimenting! I'm not very brave like that... Were you happy with the texture of the cake? It sure looks good! Maybe you could use some agar agar to thicken your marscapone (but then you would need to cook it). Or whipped coconut cream (and sliced bananas) might be a nice filling....Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00431073660190719125noreply@blogger.com