Comments on: Cardamom Cake, Plum Jam + Coffee Buttercream

By: Mollie Horne

Mollie Horne — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 20:49:57 +0000

Thanks for such a gorgeous recipe! I meant to make it last summer (while on maternity leave with my daughter, ha!) and of course never got around to it. But I’m making it later this month to celebrate paying off my student loans. Hooray!

What are your thoughts on using cake flour? Does this recipe need something a little sturdier? I don’t generally keep AP flour in the pantry, though I can certainly pick up a bag if you think that’s best.

Thanks!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 16:49:49 +0000

This flavor combo sounds delightful!

By: Boxon

Boxon — Tue, 09 May 2017 03:25:27 +0000

Good video tutorials and delicious recipes. I really like the cake but since my weight has gone up drastically, I limit the food with a lot of sugar.

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 16:35:51 +0000

oh yay!! So happy to hear you enjoyed the cake. I’m surprised to hear that the cardamom was so expensive. I usually just buy it in bulk along with my other spices.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 02 Apr 2017 04:03:17 +0000

I made this lovely cake tonight, it was DIVINE!! What a wonderful combo of flavors! I happend to have jarred a bunch of plum preserves, so I was half way there;) I did need to buy cardamom, and was surprised that it was pricey, but how fun to try something new (for me anyways). The only thing I did different was made a standard coffee buttercream( Brown eyed baker) because I was feeling lazy Thank you for this recipe, I will definitely be making it again!!!

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 18:08:47 +0000

That’s amazing. Thank you. I had no idea that the liquid from canned beans could be used as an egg replacer in baking. Amazing.

By: Brooke Paige

Brooke Paige — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 05:47:51 +0000

Thank you so much for the recipe! I veganized + made a few changes and blogged it! I gave you credit of course and linked back to your recipe! Would love if you checked it out, thanks again!

xoxo Brooke Paige
http://brooke-paige.com/2017/03/09/vegan-gluten-free-berry-valencia-cake/

By: Sabrina

Sabrina — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 22:23:44 +0000

I love everything about this cake! The flavor combination…the decorating. It’s amazing 🙂

By: Jamaican Fruit Cake

Jamaican Fruit Cake — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 06:06:26 +0000

cake-plum-jam-coffee-buttercream are really awesome to eat..This recipe can also be easily be done in home itself

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 18:49:46 +0000

Perhaps altitude has something to do with it but buttercream always looks like a failure at some point. If it’s pourable I would put it in the fridge for at least 10 minutes then try whipping again. Whip for a long time. If it’s still not coming together add a bit more butter a little at a time until it comes together.

By: rachel

rachel — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 17:06:53 +0000

Not sure if it’s because I’m doing this at high altitude (SLC, UT) but the buttercream didn’t happen – it’s like it didn’t ‘condense down’ or ‘thicken down’ and it’s now the consistency of an airy pudding… not sure what to do. My son (it’s for his birthday cake) said I could just pour it over the cake, but I think I’ll let it sit a bit and then likely add some powdered sugar if all else fails. Bummer…

By: Brenda

Brenda — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 23:39:28 +0000

I’m in the market for new cake pans…which 8×2-inch round pans do you recommend? Thanks!

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 23:55:48 +0000

Cardamom with coffee buttercream???!!! That sounds absolutely fabulous. And your filling (and cake decor) is so gorgeous!! I’m impressed and LOVING these flavor combo ideas!

By: Cindy Rodriguez

Cindy Rodriguez — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 03:52:56 +0000

Isn’t cardamom and fruit the most incredible combination for a cake? I’m working on a recipe myself that includes the two, and love your addition of coffee into the mix. How unique! I’m saving this as a must-try.

This should go without saying, but the presentation is also gorgeous – thanks so much for sharing, Ashley!

By: Liz

Liz — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 23:34:32 +0000

Love these flavours together – the colours are beautiful as well. And there’s something so nice about baking a spectacular cake ‘just because’, it’s almost more freeing because you *can* play with interesting flavours without worrying about birthday peoples.

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 00:27:13 +0000

I don’t see why not. I’d suggest adding butter and flour to the pan.

By: Dani

Dani — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 23:03:17 +0000

This looks amazing!
Do you think this recipe will work for a bundt pan?

By: Kiran

Kiran — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 19:45:01 +0000

Thank you Ashley. I make cakes and Jams with Cardamom but never put them all together. This is delicious

By: Vicki

Vicki — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 19:33:51 +0000

This cake is beautiful. I love the simplistic approach of the decorations matching the color of your Coffee Buttercream. I look forward to baking this very soon. Make it a delicious day!

By: Abbey

Abbey — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 19:14:24 +0000

Where is your cakestand from? It’s gorgeous!