I go To The Sea To Breathe

Oh that looks so ummy..I still haven't made my white cake, but I think I have found the receipe....Beautiful cake. You did a good job...I don't sew for weddings anymore, it makes me too nervous...so I understand what you mean..

Ditter43

me too!! :D

mequilter

It sounds wonderful & looks beautiful!

nlgh

My younger sister used to decorate cakes and did her daughter's and son's cakes for their weddings. She was going to do my daughter's, but she got married so far from her that she could not do it. I think your cake is very pretty. AND you are your own worst critic. Most people don't see the little flaws that you think stand out like a sore thumb.

kristen0112

Well after the wedding I went to a bridal shower for a life long friend and brought home fabric for 4 flower girl dresses...I have my work cut out for me...CUT OUT LOL.

sew_lulu

me 3!

kristen0112

Here is the full recipe for the Chocolate Peanut Butter crunch cake. I didn't make all the chocolate gauche because the cake was covered in butter cream. Hopefully the recipe attaches I have not done that on this site before.

kristen0112

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Cake
Serves 12
Chocolatier Magazine Feb/Mar 2006

Chocolate Cake:
2 cups plus 2 tbls sugar
1 ¾ cups flour
¾ plus 2 tbls powdered cocoa, sifted
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
1 ½ tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup canola oil
2 ½ tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup plus 2 tbls boiling water

Ganache:
1 pound milk chocolate chopped
1 ½ cups heavy cream

Dacquoise layer:
1/3 cup sliced almonds
½ cup powdered sugar
2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 tbls sugar
½ cup salted peanuts, chopped

Peanut Butter Crunch:
1 ½ tbls unsalted butter
1 cup peanut butter
3 oz milk chocolate
1 cup rice krispies

Make chocolate cake: Position rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 350F. Spray 9 x 13 (I use two round cake pans its easier and the cake looks nicer when done) with non-stick cooking spray. Place all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and whisk to combine. In a separate bowl, mix together all wet ingredients except water; pour into dry ingredients. Stir until well combined. Add boiling water and stir to combine. Pour into prepared pan and bake until cake springs back when touched in middle, about 30-40 minutes. Cool cake in pan set on wire rack for 20 minutes. Invert cake onto rack and cool completely.
Make ganache: Melt Chocolate in microwave stirring after about a minute. In a small saucepan, bring cream to a gentle boil and gradually whisk into melted chocolate. Set aside.
Make daquoise: Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325f using a 13x9 baking pan as a guide, trace a rectangle onto a piece of parchment paper (if using round pans substitute and make two circles using pans as a guide). Turn paper over and place on a large baking sheet.
Combine sliced almonds and confectioners sugar in food processor and process until finel ground. Set aside.
In bowl of electric mixer fitter with a whisk attachment, whip egg whites on medium speed to soft peaks, gradually adding granulated sugar while whipping; once stiff and shiny, and fold in almond flour mixture. Spread onto prepared parchment paper triangles/circles. Sprinkle top with chopped peanuts and bake until browned, 12-15 minutes. Set aside to cool on wire rack.
Make peanut butter crunch: In a medium bowl, combine butter, peanut better and chocolate. Place bowl over saucepan filled 1/3 of the way with simmering water; heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in Rice Krispies, spread chocolate mixture evenly over dacquoise. Freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.

nativetexan

Wow, i'd get married again just to have that cake. kidding, but it's beautiful!

cherylynne

The daisies are pretty and you did a great job. The girls and their moms will appreciate your work on the dresses. They will all match, too.