My latest 'baby'

6:00 PM / Posted by Mariel /


So my dear friend Frances is expecting, and awaiting the arrival of her little bundle, Jelly Bean. Meanwhile, I am far from bearing offspring and my version of nesting is being in the kitchen and churning out sweet goodies and savory treats. My latest 'baby' is the cake above, the Chocolate Cake with Fleur de Sel Caramel Filling & Dark Chocolate Ganache by David Lawrence only my version has none of the posh french salt—just a few pinches of good old iodized salt—but everything else is to the letter. It took me three-plus hours to make: from the the caramel filling (which is already excellent by itself), chocolate cakes (two layers), frosting (a dark chocolate ganache), and I must say it was well worth it.

Sharing this happy mound of chocolate-caramel goodness to the world! And I'm so not the type to keep recipes secret, click HERE to view the video from GoodBite.com, a site a stumbled upon last year while looking for caramel and custard fillings online. It's about four minutes long, but the actual cake takes much, much longer to make. That's not to say you won't have fun with it :)

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12 comments:

Comment by // krissy ♥ on January 20, 2010 at 8:07 PM

That looks absolutely delicious Ms Mariel! :)

Comment by Mariel on January 21, 2010 at 1:29 AM

Thanks, Krissy! :) I was able to enjoy a couple of slices before 'sending it out to the world,' so to speak!

Comment by Anna on January 21, 2010 at 10:27 PM

Oh, Mariel, that cake looks soooo yummy! Really enjoyed your back to back foodie entries recently! =)

Comment by Mariel on January 22, 2010 at 7:46 AM

Thanks, Anna! :) I have to catch up with reading blogs!

Comment by Frances on January 26, 2010 at 5:38 AM

Yes, do not get pregnant! My relationship with food--always been normal and healthy--is now ruined. Ruined!!!

I can't wait for you to be a wife, Mariel! You and Alvin will be so happy =D

Comment by Mariel on January 27, 2010 at 12:50 AM

Thanks, Neighbor!! :)

Aww... don't worry, I'm sure it'll 'normalize' down the line and as for the variety (and quantity?) of food— back with a vengeance!

Comment by Katrina Dy on February 19, 2010 at 11:45 AM

Mariel this is amaaaazing!!!

I wish I was there to see you married but know that my bestest wishes are with you even if I'm far far away.

I miss you!

Comment by Mariel on March 7, 2010 at 7:14 AM

Thanks, Kat!!! :)

Comment by cherry on April 6, 2010 at 2:55 PM

oh my, looks divine!!! im reading this at 2351 (german time), not a good idea...now, im craving for something sweet :-D

Comment by Mariel on April 6, 2010 at 6:08 PM

Thanks, Cherry! :) Have we met before by the way? I am a frustrated German language learner!

Comment by cherry on April 7, 2010 at 3:35 AM

no, i dont think so....i just saw your blog from Topaz Horizon....At least you tried to learn the language! ;-)

Comment by Mariel on April 7, 2010 at 11:01 AM

Ooh! Danke schön! :)

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