Comments on Sweet Amandine: Piece of cake

Lovely lovely cake! Its a rainy day here in Lond...

2011-01-07T16:51:32.031-05:00

Lovely lovely cake!

Its a rainy day here in London. Hence the sunny citrus cake. Though really.. who needs excuses??!

I had doubs regarding the amount of olive oil and the fact that the one I used was seriously fruity but hey - its perfect!

Thank you for sharing!

Hi, Julie. What a pleasure to hear from you! Thi...

2010-05-18T22:17:55.754-04:00

Hi, Julie. What a pleasure to hear from you! This was my go-to winter cake. Your recipe is flawless. I never did get around to trying the glaze, but I'll give it a shot the next time around. Thanks for your note, and most of all, for your beautiful book. I love baking from it.

thanks for enjoying the cake Jess...the glaze adds...

2010-05-18T20:37:03.368-04:00

thanks for enjoying the cake Jess...the glaze adds a nice element but i like it plain as well!
Julie Richardson

Thank you so much for speaking up, Pastamama. I r...

2010-03-18T14:54:09.277-04:00

Thank you so much for speaking up, Pastamama. I read every one of the comments that come in, even on posts buried in the archives, so you're right that it's never too late. Rustic Fruit Desserts is actually a rather small volume, so perhaps you can use its diminuitive size to justify your purchase. You know, because it will hardly take up any space at all on your shelf. (Also, it's terrific.)

Never too late to add a comment on your wonderful ...

2010-03-16T05:48:01.272-04:00

Never too late to add a comment on your wonderful cake it will be baked this weekend for sure. Love anything fruity so refreshing anytime of day or night. Thanks for sharing also I'd love to get the cookbook you mentioned as if I don't have enough cookbooks but they are great for curling up in your favorite chair and dreaming of your next kitchen adventure and something to satisfy that late night snack urge.

Vickys - This cake is definitely mellower than the...

2010-02-08T11:23:04.160-05:00

Vickys - This cake is definitely mellower than the other olive oil cakes I've tried in the past. The olive oil flavor is full, but doesn't leave you scratching your head and asking, "What the heck?" I'm curious about the olive oil cake with white wine that you mention. I wonder if it was just too much going on in one cake. I think that one of the keys to this recipe is choosing an olive oil that's fruity and light. I hope you'll like it.

I remember making a vcake like this before, but it...

2010-02-08T08:55:45.624-05:00

I remember making a vcake like this before, but it had white wine too. I couldn't quite get my tastebuds around it. This version looks more appealing though, without the wine! :) Thanks for sharing.

Hi, everyone. I'm sorry for the radio silence...

2010-02-05T13:46:27.295-05:00

Hi, everyone. I'm sorry for the radio silence. The new semester started last week and things got a little busy. Now, where were we?

Char - You know, I want it in my mouth right now, too. I may have to bake another for the weekend.

Jennifer - I got hooked on lemon olive oil cake a few years back, when I tried this recipe from Gourmet. It's very good, and I make it a couple of times a year, but now that I've tried this version from Rustic Fruit Desserts, I may never go back. In my book, this recipe wins on all fronts: It's faster (no egg separating or folding), moister, and has a more complex flavor.

Nicole - Thanks for your note. I'm looking forward to trying it again with the orange zest, too.

Rosiecat - Hi! You are adorable, dear Rosiecat.

Dinners & Dreams - It's funny, you would think that the olive oil might be jarring, but it's actually pretty subtle. Of course, it all depends on the olive oil you choose. I think I'd like to try it one day with something a little stronger.

Linda - I hope that I have not held up your "asap" baking plans! I have never tried freezing this cake, but I can't think of a reason why it wouldn't hold up just fine. Then again, my experience is mostly in freezing cookies, not cakes, so I may not be the best person to ask. Does anyone out there have a sense of whether or not this cake would be a good candidate for the freezer?

my spatula - What a lovely equation. Thank you!

Andrea - Thanks, friend. You should definitely give this cake a try. I think it would be wonderful topped with a spoonful of your homemade jam.

Julie - Hey, you. You deserve 100 olive oil citrus cakes and buckets of rain (if that's what you really want!) after all of your hard work over these last few weeks. (Have you all seen the Blog Aid Cookbook?)

Rogue Unicorn - Hello! I mean it when I say that I'm always so happy to see your name pop up here. Thank you very much for reporting back about the cake. A "true story about olive oil citrus cake" is the very best kind of story. It sounds like you made the only sensible choice in going for the cake instead of the grapefruit. (And, uh, with grapefruit zest in the cake, it's basically the same thing, right?) And yes, I love that it's a dairy-free cake that doesn't require you to go anywhere near a stick of margarine. Hallelujah.

Cheryl - It has been very nice to "meet" you through the Blog Aid for Haiti project. Thanks for stopping by, and leaving a note. I know what you mean about winter and rain. It's certainly not the norm here in Cambridge, and it was very strange when it finally stopped and all of the snow had been washed away.

Lilly - Thanks for your kind note. I hope you'll enjoy this rainy day cake as much as I did.

This is a gorgeous recipe! Yay a cake with olive o...

2010-02-04T04:37:49.620-05:00

This is a gorgeous recipe! Yay a cake with olive oil! I can't wait to try it. It's always raining here in ireland so i have plenty of excuses to bake! You have a lovely blog x

I can't help but bake on a rainy day. In the m...

2010-02-03T23:43:20.806-05:00

I can't help but bake on a rainy day. In the midst of an already long winter I can only dream of rain.

A true story about Olive Oil Citrus Cake: Yesterd...

2010-02-02T10:42:32.824-05:00

A true story about Olive Oil Citrus Cake:

Yesterday, I baked some Olive Oil Citrus Cake and fed it to my friends. They asked for seconds, and then thirds. Today, I woke up and said, "leftover cake for me. Joy." At around 11a.m. I thought, "snack time", and had some cake. At about 3 p.m. I thought, "my brain has been fried by footnotes, I will have some coffee and a healthy snack" as I eyed a grapefruit. Then I thought, "who am I kidding, coffee and grapefruit? That's just not right." So, I gave in and had more cake. This is a true story.

In all seriousness, Jess, this cake is a revelation. I loved it. And, as someone who keeps kosher, it fills that neglected niche of cakes that don't need a subsitution of margarine (ew!) for butter if it's going to be served with a meat meal. Thanks lots.

I love all of the zests. What a burst of sunshine ...

2010-02-01T14:55:26.478-05:00

I love all of the zests. What a burst of sunshine on a rainy day. That's all one needs.

It looks delicious. Glad the paper made it in on t...

2010-01-31T22:29:15.549-05:00

It looks delicious. Glad the paper made it in on time!

Jess, your posts always make me smile--and fill me...

2010-01-29T02:42:49.574-05:00

Jess,
your posts always make me smile--and fill me with the urge to bake right now. Lemon, grapefruit, orange and olive oil- I live in the mediteranean, I can do that.

I love olive oil citrus cakes. Now I'm craving...

2010-01-28T21:24:55.554-05:00

I love olive oil citrus cakes. Now I'm craving one - with pouring rain, please. I love the rain.

I love the tone of this post. Thank you for the q...

2010-01-28T14:27:07.235-05:00

I love the tone of this post. Thank you for the quiet look into a day of your life.

And this cake! I've been noticing a lot of olive oil and citrus cakes popping up, and must give one a try soon.

rain + your cake = happiness. :)

2010-01-28T12:29:14.746-05:00

rain + your cake = happiness. :)

with inclement weather baking is always my first &...

2010-01-28T06:36:51.573-05:00

with inclement weather baking is always my first & only choice as well!
i have been baking olive oil cakes infused with lemon but never with grapefruit & orange...
i love the technique of olive oil & sugar for pan coating.
printed out this recipe (& all your wonderful notes) for asap baking!
jess, how do you feel about freezing this cake?

Mmm, olive oil cake! This cake must have a very un...

2010-01-27T20:54:21.785-05:00

Mmm, olive oil cake! This cake must have a very unique texture and flavor. I can't wait to try it.

Nisrine

Tee hee! This post is adorable. I love citrus ca...

2010-01-27T20:24:56.075-05:00

Tee hee! This post is adorable. I love citrus cakes and would gladly wade through a storm for a slice of yours ;-)

How perfect for a rainy day! I love the combinatio...

2010-01-27T17:30:19.155-05:00

How perfect for a rainy day! I love the combination of citrus zest in, well, anything really. Looks delicious.

I have yet to make the olive oil citrus infused ca...

2010-01-27T17:28:28.851-05:00

I have yet to make the olive oil citrus infused cakes I keep seeing. I am truly inspired. What a lovely cake making day- rain, perfect excuse to bake for me!

i want that in my mouth right now. yum. anything...

2010-01-27T17:02:12.517-05:00

i want that in my mouth right now. yum. anything with grapefruit and lemon is a-okay with me.

stay warm.