Comments on: Daring Bakers: Filbert gateau with praline buttercream

By: Amelita (Squishy)

Amelita (Squishy) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:44:22 +0000

I think you did an amazing job. Looks so yummy. Gotta love chocolate and hazelnuts.

By: Debyi

Debyi — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 05:11:57 +0000

I agree, we Americans like things sweet. It is definitely a curse. Your cake looks great!!!

By: Joanna

Joanna — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:08:28 +0000

That is an adorable looking cake. So simple and yet so professionally done. Congrats on your first DB challenge Woot!

By: Clumbsy Cookie

Clumbsy Cookie — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:29:08 +0000

Welcome to the gang! You did an amazing job on your first vhallenge!

By: Duncan

Duncan — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:45:14 +0000

LOL Oh you're a funny man, gobbler! Even in a chocolate-induced stupor, I don't think i could convince myself of that.

By: the gobbler

the gobbler — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:35:32 +0000

Duncan-you are about to give Rose Levy Berembaum ( the cake Bible lady) a run for her money.

By: Duncan

Duncan — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:27:30 +0000

True filberts are (I think) larger and more elongated than common hazelnuts.

Elra, don't worry, not upset, but I wonder which photos you really like? (I think most of my photos aren't great, and thought these ones were about average for me. LOL)

By: elra

elra — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 05:37:59 +0000

Duncan,
Congratulation!
This was my first challenge too. Yippy…, finally I found someone that also used whipped cream praline instead of butter cream. I am not really that fond of butter cream! For the ganache, I used 55%. It was perfect!
I wish I could see you when you were in action doing all those piping for the cake decoration. A+ for your efforts.
Btw, what happen to your photographs? I am sorry (please don't be up set), I just can't help it. Your photos are normally so good. This time is still pretty, it just not like Duncan.

By: Dana

Dana — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:45:14 +0000

I'm curious as to the difference between a filbert and a hazelnut? I've always seen the words used interchangeably.

I also joined to push my limits a little more and try new things. And I have to say, none of the things I've made with them so far come close to what I would have attempted on my own!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:07:25 +0000

Even though you say you did a horrible job with piping buttercream, I think your cake looks fantastic!