Comments on Tartelette: Double Chocolate And Pear Cakes

hello, what can i used instead of buttermilk since...

2010-03-31T05:22:10.797-04:00

hello, what can i used instead of buttermilk since i can't find it?. thank you.

I adore your work, your recipes, your photos! I ...

2010-03-14T13:36:09.767-04:00

I adore your work, your recipes, your photos!

I want to make that cake but I have a couple of questions and i would be very thankful if you have time to answer me.

1/ Can I use quinoa and amaranth flour instead of sweet rice flour and sorghum flour, and would the quality be the same?

2/ I want to make the cake in a loaf tin. What size should it be? I have 4 x 12 inch. Should I double the recipe or it's okey to do it that way?

Thanks in advance! Best wishes!

I just made this recipe - it's now my favourit...

2009-12-05T16:33:48.968-05:00

I just made this recipe - it's now my favourite GF cake recipe. Amazing!
Thanks!

Rachel: sifting comes to mind.

2009-11-20T14:27:05.534-05:00

Rachel: sifting comes to mind.

Hi Tartelette, I made this recipe- yummy but ques...

2009-11-20T13:26:27.151-05:00

Hi Tartelette,

I made this recipe- yummy but question about the texture. I used amaranth grains and they are VERY small. I put them through my spice grinder (really just a coffee grinder) but wasn't able to get them to more of powder texture. So there were little amaranth grains in the cake. Is there a way to improve that at all?

This is such a lovely blog!! Everything looks exqu...

2009-10-07T15:24:24.550-04:00

This is such a lovely blog!! Everything looks exquisite!! Beautiful photos!!

What pretty cakes. Your photo of pears makes my h...

2009-10-05T00:08:14.299-04:00

What pretty cakes. Your photo of pears makes my heart melt. Such great memories you have!

Beautiful photos, Helen! Especially those pears. M...

2009-09-26T23:39:56.475-04:00

Beautiful photos, Helen! Especially those pears. Makes me wish it was Autumn all year round.

Oh I just love these!! They look amazing!

2009-09-25T14:48:21.263-04:00

Oh I just love these!! They look amazing!

Helen, what kind of liner do you use here? it see...

2009-09-24T23:35:54.134-04:00

Helen, what kind of liner do you use here? it seems like they're shorter and wider than regular muffin liners. i'd love to try this recipe, looks so goood!

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You truly have some of the most innovative recipes...

2009-09-24T20:39:35.517-04:00

You truly have some of the most innovative recipes.. absolutely beautiful photography and composition. I really admire your work!

Those first two photos are master pieces! They too...

2009-09-24T12:52:49.751-04:00

Those first two photos are master pieces! They took my breath away. Oh and the cakes look good too!

You make such beautiful food...do you stare at it ...

2009-09-24T12:04:29.030-04:00

You make such beautiful food...do you stare at it for a long time before you eat it? I would!

These look so decadent! Love the pear and choc com...

2009-09-24T08:46:00.964-04:00

These look so decadent! Love the pear and choc combination mmmm and gathering together and just chilling on a cool night with cake sounds awesome!

The pear slices are so lovely;) Pear and chocolate...

2009-09-24T02:39:54.621-04:00

The pear slices are so lovely;)
Pear and chocolate cakes are my favourite!

If it were not for you, I would still be too chick...

2009-09-24T01:53:02.123-04:00

If it were not for you, I would still be too chicken to try baking anything gluten-free. Gathering my courage... I only hope that whatever I make will look half as lovely as the stuff you crank out. I think you need a REAL challenge... Make a pastry using only water - ha ha ha ha!!! ;) I know you could do that too. xxoo

So cute! I'm loving all of these gluten free ...

2009-09-23T22:22:11.854-04:00

So cute! I'm loving all of these gluten free recipes as of late =D. Thanks for the great recipes and inspiration!

I love an usual twist with chocolate. It's hot...

2009-09-23T19:26:55.502-04:00

I love an usual twist with chocolate. It's hot here too (nashville) and I so want to get into fall foods. But, I also want to go swimming!

My husband and I always have a nice treat with a g...

2009-09-23T15:42:26.183-04:00

My husband and I always have a nice treat with a glass of wine every night. (I left the wine review site I use attached to my name, just click it). We will be making this tomorrow night for sure! Looks delectable!!

Thanks,
Patty

2009-09-23T13:41:24.702-04:00

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Anonymous: I have read that too but I never rememb...

2009-09-23T13:41:20.292-04:00

Anonymous: I have read that too but I never remember and I have never had a problem with cakes rising. It is worth trying out though.

If experimenting and wish to try to substitute bu...

2009-09-23T13:15:02.669-04:00

If experimenting and wish to try to substitute buttermilk, or soured milk in a gluten-free recipe that calls for regular milk, it is suggested that you will need to add baking soda to the recipe if it doesn't call for any. Add the baking soda to the dry ingredients and mix well. Do not add it to the soured milk (some recipes may call for it to be added to the milk) as it will cause the leaven quality in the baking soda to be lost in the milk and not the batter/dough.

Use 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda for 1/2 cup of milk. This proportion seems to work well for gluten-free recipe conversions.

Avanika: correct.

2009-09-23T11:34:57.489-04:00

Avanika: correct.

These are so pretty! I bet they must taste amazing...

2009-09-23T09:59:46.454-04:00

These are so pretty! I bet they must taste amazing too!! I wish I had this!

I would use 1 cup all purpose instead of the 2 other flours right?

Thank you! I will give it a shot...no pun intended...

2009-09-23T01:33:55.685-04:00

Thank you! I will give it a shot...no pun intended! :)