Comments on Starr's Kitchen: Yes, You Can: Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake

Of course, I'd love a pic!

2011-12-28T17:24:19.063-07:00

Of course, I'd love a pic!

Thanks so much! I made this cake for the little gu...

2011-12-28T16:49:28.259-07:00

Thanks so much! I made this cake for the little guy's bday, and it was very tasty. It didn't get tall at all - too thin to torte, so I made a double batch and made it 3 layers (one extra for us at home. mmm.)

It held up well to the fondant I made and the family was very pleased with the whole thing.

Are you interested in seeing pics?

Yes, Karen, I'm fairly sure it will. I've ...

2011-12-23T06:57:38.527-07:00

Yes, Karen, I'm fairly sure it will. I've played around with a number of frostings and fillings, and it's pretty stable.

I don't have vast experience with fondant, but it's not hard to work with. You'll roll it out like pie dough, then gently lay it over the cake. Other than the weight (which this recipe should handle well) fondant doesn't stress a cake as much as spreading a stiff buttercream.
... BTW, be sure to anchor your layers with toothpicks so they don't slide.

I am planning to use this cake recipe for a child&...

2011-12-22T22:32:14.790-07:00

I am planning to use this cake recipe for a child's birthday party, and I will hopefully torte into 4 layers using a non-dairy 'buttercream' filling.

Do you think the texture of this cake will hold up to being covered with fondant? I have never used fondant before, so I'm a little nervous.

This looks amazing! Thanks for posting it! I'm...

2011-06-23T18:26:07.655-07:00

This looks amazing! Thanks for posting it! I'm going to try it for my son's birthday cake!!