Comments for Shared Sugar

Comment on Mocha Cupcakes with Whipped Espresso Buttercream by Susan

Susan — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:02:07 +0000

First of all – I love your blog, girls! I have shared it with my mom and sister, and they have shared it with others. It is lovely, and it makes me hungry.

Second, I made these cupcakes last night, and they turned out absolutely delicious. It is the most moist, fudgy, and delicious cake recipe EVER. And I love how you can actually taste the coffee flavor in the cake. YUM. I did have to add an extra 1/2 cup of flour, and I had to bake the cupcakes for 30 minutes. I also had to make sure that I filled the cups no more than half full. (The first pan was kind of a disaster- the cakes didn’t dome up, it was weird. But adding flour and filling the cups only half full definitely solved the problem.) I didn’t have any espresso powder on hand, so I just used instant coffee- which I did have on hand for some random reason. It still tasted awesome.

Just thought I’d share my experience so that if anyone has a disaster experience like I did, this would maybe help them. I’ve heard that climate and weather effect the results of baking a lot, so perhaps that’s what happened!

I can’t wait to try more of your recipes!

Comment on Chocolate Opera Cake by Kesha

Kesha — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:42:41 +0000

Angie, I hope it goes well! Can’t wait to hear!

Comment on Apple Fritters with Sour Cream & Honey Dip by Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:59:58 +0000

yum! Another recipe that I look forward making – looks really good.

And you don’t have to deny that you’re a closet PBR lover! It’s called Blue Ribbon for a reason – because it’s the best… mmm mmm good

Comment on Chocolate Opera Cake by Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:52:00 +0000

Wow, I can’t wait to try this cake!!! It looks so yummy, I’ll have to find a reason to make it soon~

Comment on Chocolate Opera Cake by angie

angie — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:06:17 +0000

I am making this cake tonight. I’m following the recipe exactly (even the Askinosie!) except i’m just going to use Kahlua in the ganache too. Can’t wait to taste it!

Comment on Kumquat Tea Bread by Megan

Megan — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:40:17 +0000

Beautiful photos and what a delicious-looking bread! I’ve never actually usesd kumquats before but I just can’t wait to try out this recipe!

Comment on Kumquat Tea Bread by Mara

Mara — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:26:04 +0000

They are really good to eat whole. I just couldn’t resist baking with them, they’re pretty cute.

Comment on Kumquat Tea Bread by FoodFitnessFreshair

FoodFitnessFreshair — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:50:47 +0000

I’ve been hearing about people using kumquats for baking a lot lately! I’ve never thought to use them this way, but it seems inevitable that I must give this a try. While it’s the only way I’ve ever had them, I love just popping the little balls of sweet and sourness right into my mouth. So good.

Comment on Kumquat Tea Bread by Sara

Sara — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:05:26 +0000

The iced tea powder sounds so different, seems like just the snack when you have friends over just to chat. Like tea… except its in a bread/cake… which is better.

Comment on Kumquat Tea Bread by rebecca

rebecca — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:55:09 +0000

mara – the photography looks bon appétit-worthy! yum.