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Thank-you for the tip on replacing eggs with a sweet potatoe puree & oil!!
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File CommentI used the Wilton mini whoopie pie pan to make the cake circles. I actually used a box mix for the cake - I like Orgran's gf vanilla but sub out the egg with 1/2 c pear sauce or applesauce plus 1/2 tsp baking powder. The orange buttercream is 1 stick of butter/margarine plus 1 pound of powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and about 4 tbsp of orange juice - adjust the liquid for a soft frosting. I bought the plastic tubes on Amazon, but Wilton makes ones now too. To assemble, you push a cake circle...
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Blog Post CommentI was very skeptical of Mexican and Italian restaurants in the beginning. The idea that there was so much cheese in the kitchen made me very nervous. However, I was surprised to learn that many Mexican restaurants don't use much in the way of milk or butter... just lots of cheese. For DS we are almost always able to get him white rice and beans (black or refried - hold the cheese). Occasionally we get him meat, too, but honestly he loves rice and beans so much he prefers them over the meat.
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File CommentGreat tip on the column and plates! I have some, but I've never used them. And being off 30 deg would have bugged me too! LOL! I've done stacked cakes and put tons of supports in. I use the jumbo straws, and I've found those are generally strong enough for 2 layers.
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File CommentEgg & dairy-free cake = wacky cake (super easy to make!). Ganache is dark chocolate gently melted with (usually) heavy cream - to make these dairy-free, I used "full fat" coconut milk (the kind in a can). I used THIS ganche recipe / tutorial - and used safe chocolate chips (such as Enjoy Life) and coconut milk in a can (full fat - not the "light kind!), and added a little vanilla. I don't have a kitchen scale, so I estimated amounts using the weight info from the chocolate chip and...
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File CommentThanks! The "fancy" swirls are super easy to do and always has a big wow factor. It's 2 different frosting colors in the same pastry bag (colors "on top of each other" with the bag lying on the counter) then a big swirl with a large star tip.
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File CommentI used the non-decorartive end of a cake tip and cut a curved edge out of a candy melt so that it fits nicely on the cake ball. Chocoley.com has GREAT candy melts that are free of peanut, tree nut, egg and more. I need to adjust the title. These are NOT dairy free. Sorry for the misinformation. The cake inside is dairy free, but the chocolate it is dipped in is not. Has anyone found dairy free candy melts that are also nut free?
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Blog Post CommentOriginally Posted by KFA Food Bloggers: # ChallengeChefLuca My Goal: To provide children with food allergies a sweet treat that can be enjoyed for dessert, or even for a fun breakfast that is free of the top 8 allergens. The kids can even help make it! Buckwheat and amaranth, both gluten-free flours, have been used in this recipe. Flax-seed is incorporated into the cake for airiness. Peach & Banana Cake by Chef Luca Della Casa This recipe is free of all 8 top allergens (milk, soy, egg,...
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Blog Post Comment❤️That's a great tip about blanching the apples! My dd has OAS as well, so we struggle w/ raw fruits.
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File Comment❤️Yummy! Love the way this turned out! What kind of tip did you use for the frosting?
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File Comment❤️No special occasion, just was super sad none of the premix stuff was working so played with my fave recipe Wacky Cake No tip, just a cut ziplock baggie