tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post8977084077012724330..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: Summertime BluesCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-63207978998143699222018-11-23T19:30:25.005-05:002018-11-23T19:30:25.005-05:00It’s definitely a classic!It’s definitely a classic!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-19942382359691002552018-11-23T10:31:58.354-05:002018-11-23T10:31:58.354-05:00The closest I've been to making a red velvet c...The closest I've been to making a red velvet cake is a chocolate cake made with beets! I know lots of people LOVE red velvet though. Looks lovely!Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-56631975354608601462018-11-08T09:24:01.825-05:002018-11-08T09:24:01.825-05:00I have actually divided the batter and done half r...I have actually divided the batter and done half red and half green for Christmas, Mexican Independence Day, and a variety of Italian celebrations!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-63872364006353702682018-11-07T14:33:23.492-05:002018-11-07T14:33:23.492-05:00The perfect cake to serve during the Christmas hol...The perfect cake to serve during the Christmas holidays. Karen (Back Road Journal)http://backroadjournal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-5935271949066230462018-11-06T09:09:47.708-05:002018-11-06T09:09:47.708-05:00I would be interested in trying that, Susan. But t...I would be interested in trying that, Susan. But there are quite a few natural food colorings out there I might try first. Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-8840407253662707222018-11-06T09:08:29.252-05:002018-11-06T09:08:29.252-05:00It could happen, Inger... it could happen.It could happen, Inger... it could happen.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-73475036588807014592018-11-05T11:36:12.483-05:002018-11-05T11:36:12.483-05:00Awww, you got me all psyched for a blue velvet cak...Awww, you got me all psyched for a blue velvet cake...Inger@Art of Natural Livinghttp://artofnaturalliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-61022531377628102012018-11-05T08:34:13.777-05:002018-11-05T08:34:13.777-05:00Our mutual friend Claire told me that she has a re...Our mutual friend Claire told me that she has a recipe with red wine to avoid the artificial color! Growing up, this was always a family favorite and it is still a great special occasion cake. I'd like to try it with your frosting recipe and, as one of your followers wrote, that frosting sounds great on carrot cake!Susan Manfullhttp://www.provencewinezine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-3177002885640261742018-11-01T12:05:44.070-04:002018-11-01T12:05:44.070-04:00Jean - While I did use the artificial dye here, th...Jean - While I did use the artificial dye here, there are some great ways to get natural color - condensed beet juice works very well! And, you are right / the cake tastes great without the coloring! Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-61175949887381381602018-11-01T11:26:12.822-04:002018-11-01T11:26:12.822-04:00David, I must confess I've never tasted red ve...David, I must confess I've never tasted red velvet cake. I was raised "anti-artificial-coloring" and I just can't do it! :D But I could make your recipe without the coloring, and I know I'd enjoy it with your icing. Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-43234586757594225902018-11-01T10:03:23.295-04:002018-11-01T10:03:23.295-04:00Thanks, Romain. Cream cheese frosting is one of th...Thanks, Romain. Cream cheese frosting is one of the reasons I usually avoid carrot cake!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-1844740076153599062018-11-01T10:02:32.222-04:002018-11-01T10:02:32.222-04:00There is something really festive about this cake!...There is something really festive about this cake!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-21121029628741833982018-11-01T10:02:10.828-04:002018-11-01T10:02:10.828-04:00It is fun, and you can make them in so many colors...It is fun, and you can make them in so many colors, too! The topping really makes it, I have to say.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-49298090466913223722018-11-01T10:01:15.349-04:002018-11-01T10:01:15.349-04:00These are great quotes, Greg. Especially Emma Ston...These are great quotes, Greg. Especially Emma Stone's.Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-3123502403076537382018-11-01T10:00:43.444-04:002018-11-01T10:00:43.444-04:00Thanks, Gerlinde!Thanks, Gerlinde!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-38790672216149960562018-11-01T07:25:04.228-04:002018-11-01T07:25:04.228-04:00I love your red velvet cause I'm not fond of t...I love your red velvet cause I'm not fond of the typical cream cheese frosting, I bet I'd love your double cream and almond frosting way better! ;) The-FoodTrotterhttp://the-foodtrotter.blogspot.fr/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-12054195794912961312018-10-30T20:15:34.770-04:002018-10-30T20:15:34.770-04:00It's been forever since I've made a red ve...It's been forever since I've made a red velvet cake, David. It is one of the most festive cakes in my opinion! Thank you for sharing a trusted recipe I know will be delicious! :)Marcelle https://www.blogger.com/profile/10317430591637531886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-72726953718442048912018-10-30T18:52:10.991-04:002018-10-30T18:52:10.991-04:00I remember the first time I saw a red velvet cake ...I remember the first time I saw a red velvet cake about 25 yrs ago. I'd never heard of them and hadn't really studied food yet.I thought it was the coolest looking cake I'd ever seen, and I still think it is. It's fun! Love the sound of your topping/frosting, too!Valentinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228523294874996387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-78126371928342858982018-10-29T12:40:37.250-04:002018-10-29T12:40:37.250-04:00Here are a few more quotes:
“A Red Velvet Ca...Here are a few more quotes: <br /><br />“A Red Velvet Cake makes the heart young again and wipes out the years.”<br /><br />That’s a quote I found on the internet, so it must be true.<br /><br />Here’s another quote from another reliable source, actress Emma Stone:<br /><br />“You’re a human being, you live once and life is wonderful, so eat the damn Red Velvet Cake.”<br /><br />GREG<br /><br />Sippity Suphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01630929160630513178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-57770078548516255232018-10-28T18:26:17.452-04:002018-10-28T18:26:17.452-04:00I don’t remember the last time I’ve eaten a red ve...I don’t remember the last time I’ve eaten a red velvet cake. I just love your version. Thanks David. Gerlinde de Broekerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174961875518661639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-17750859912808134372018-10-28T18:03:05.939-04:002018-10-28T18:03:05.939-04:00The older I get, the less sweet I like my desserts...The older I get, the less sweet I like my desserts!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-54951166539309782772018-10-28T18:02:46.498-04:002018-10-28T18:02:46.498-04:00Having just returned from Europe, Ron, I can see t...Having just returned from Europe, Ron, I can see that the baking pans are a big issue. Easy to make substitutions when making a pie or crostata, but for cakes, precision is required!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-64267941901963292042018-10-28T18:01:30.090-04:002018-10-28T18:01:30.090-04:00Really? I had never heard of one until I was an ad...Really? I had never heard of one until I was an adult!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-34930982402536376692018-10-28T18:01:13.044-04:002018-10-28T18:01:13.044-04:00Thanks, Emma - I like the cake because it isn'...Thanks, Emma - I like the cake because it isn't too sweet, and with the sour cream topping, it is pretty perfect!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-68901480402154689942018-10-28T18:00:29.995-04:002018-10-28T18:00:29.995-04:00It does go well on carrot cake, Jill!It does go well on carrot cake, Jill!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.com