tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post1201776342143535853..comments2024-03-25T22:59:30.053+00:00Comments on Desperate Reader: Luisa Weiss' Sunken Apple CakeDesperate Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15708411387912078122noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-40151740024704267662016-12-05T23:12:50.737+00:002016-12-05T23:12:50.737+00:00It's so good!It's so good!Desperate Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708411387912078122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-51226483214881707012016-12-05T23:12:25.091+00:002016-12-05T23:12:25.091+00:00Thank you for that, it sounds fantastic. I prefer ...Thank you for that, it sounds fantastic. I prefer recipes that don't go overboard on sugar simply because to much is bad for us, and if I know there's to much it takes some of the pleasure out of eating the cake - everything in moderation and all that. Desperate Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708411387912078122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-54831807906592558002016-11-26T00:33:14.917+00:002016-11-26T00:33:14.917+00:00Across the western ocean here in America we have s...Across the western ocean here in America we have something called applesauce cake made with unsweetened applesauce (even homemade -- which you can make with peel [wash off sprays] if you cook them down in apple juice or cider and then mash), nuts, raisins, and spice. If you want an icing you can either use a cream cheese/sugar/slight amount of butter and vanilla frosting, or even just a glaze, or nothing -- use it like a tea bread. Pecans or walnuts and golden raisins or dried cranberries are wonderful. It is very versatile and quite moist so it is a real keeper. Doesn't use a lot of sugar, and you can use Demarara or light brown and better yet if you really want, you can cut down on the amount of sugar without adverse effects. In fact I routinely cut down the amounts of sugar specified by at least a third. If you need a recipe look in THE BOSTON COOKING-SCHOOL COOK BOOK by Fanny Farmer which I'm almost certain has a recipe. Ginnyhttp://www.vineyardsailing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-43566072070680130672016-11-25T18:43:30.874+00:002016-11-25T18:43:30.874+00:00I might try this one, I didn't make apple cake...I might try this one, I didn't make apple cake yet, this year, and I have the required pan, so nothing to stop me when I get some apples.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-40527249167434853622016-11-25T08:54:54.700+00:002016-11-25T08:54:54.700+00:00I'm thinking the answer might be to make my ow...I'm thinking the answer might be to make my own almond paste - it's something I've meant to try for ages but not got round to (blanching the almonds is my first sticking point, such a fiddly job when short of time). If it turns out okay it would be quicker and easier than trying to track it down. Cheaper to I suspect. <br /><br />This Apple cake is a little piece of joy though isn't it! Very pleased with it indeed :) Desperate Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708411387912078122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8011557877105021955.post-8019772939755937212016-11-25T02:52:06.992+00:002016-11-25T02:52:06.992+00:00If you like apple cakes, this is clearly your book...If you like apple cakes, this is clearly your book! There are so many different apple cake recipes to try! I've made this one a few times and it's been a hit with everyone I've fed it to. I'm having trouble tracking down almond paste (marzipan is everywhere but less sweet almond paste not so much) but once I do I'm eager to try her Apple Almond cake recipe. It sounds like another winner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com