tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post392399023572076232..comments2024-03-29T16:23:14.210+11:00Comments on Elephant's Child: The cake you have when you are having a drink.Elephant's Childhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-25792671341329767902012-11-08T08:59:47.507+11:002012-11-08T08:59:47.507+11:00Don QuiScottie: You have come a long way back. T...Don QuiScottie: You have come a long way back. Thank you. It is a good recipe - but also a lot of work. And yes, the time for concentrated cake making is looming.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-69201052034986438222012-11-08T07:14:11.408+11:002012-11-08T07:14:11.408+11:00Heck that looks good. Nearly time again this year ...Heck that looks good. Nearly time again this year (Nov 2012. I am backtracking through a few of your past posts :)Andrew MacLaren-Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01275686573421308677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-54770224933230695942011-12-07T07:11:33.667+11:002011-12-07T07:11:33.667+11:00Two Tigers: Thank you. Fruit cakes definitely se...Two Tigers: Thank you. Fruit cakes definitely seem to be in the love it or loathe it category don't they? We will have to try bourbon one year.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-62972745746493281672011-12-07T01:05:49.599+11:002011-12-07T01:05:49.599+11:00EC - wow, this cake looks delicious! Nothing wrong...EC - wow, this cake looks delicious! Nothing wrong with drunken dessert food, or what are holidays for? I recall a Christmas fruitcake my mother once made that needed to be stored in the refrigerator while being wrapped and re-wrapped daily in bourbon-soaked gauze for weeks. Every time you opened the fridge it smelled like you had just walked into a bar! One slice of that creation and you were definitely unfit to drive!Gisizeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08842508709852026701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-85227345921650182242011-12-06T15:55:26.740+11:002011-12-06T15:55:26.740+11:00Pia K: Given the way you feel about fruit cakes I...Pia K: Given the way you feel about fruit cakes I am complimented that you even like the look of them. I hope someone treats you to something more to your liking.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-5436904035968801302011-12-06T09:06:11.781+11:002011-12-06T09:06:11.781+11:00oh they do look lovely! and i'm sure recipient...oh they do look lovely! and i'm sure recipients who like this kind of cake are very happy:) me, i have to say that i absolutely hate fruit cakes, can't stand them, never have, never will, such a waste on a good nut cake to put all that nasty fruit in it if you ask me;)Pia Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519694952785489099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-80120915041849929572011-12-06T07:31:04.500+11:002011-12-06T07:31:04.500+11:00Spectra: Bake it in the tin, turn it out when it ...Spectra: Bake it in the tin, turn it out when it is cold and store it somewhere air tight. Watering it for 17 weeeks might be a tad excessive - but you could try it and see.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-15970225157432368652011-12-06T02:19:43.546+11:002011-12-06T02:19:43.546+11:00Well, this sure does look deliscioso! How long do ...Well, this sure does look deliscioso! How long do I keep pouring on the capfuls of liquor? Is there an end-date to this? Like, if I do it for the next 17 weeks, would that be tooo much? I think I will try this cake out. I have tins, but do you bake it in the tin, or just store it in a tin the same size as your cake? I seriously don't know the answer. Are shoe boxes off limits?<br />Thank you for putting this up for me, and others, to try out. I am certain your tweakings have made it a better cake.Spectrahttp://spectrumwoman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-88739198236172151182011-12-04T12:55:27.901+11:002011-12-04T12:55:27.901+11:00Thanks Lou. I am looking forward to hearing how i...Thanks Lou. I am looking forward to hearing how it went for you.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-65396137496620863832011-12-04T12:23:14.787+11:002011-12-04T12:23:14.787+11:00Thank you, Babe!
Gonna try the recipe out for myse...Thank you, Babe!<br />Gonna try the recipe out for myself if I get a chance and I'll let you know how I do. Love ya!Louhttp://pissykittyslitterbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-402851448982407562011-12-04T07:56:10.046+11:002011-12-04T07:56:10.046+11:00Pearl: Not before Christmas. But then, you would...Pearl: Not before Christmas. But then, you would be very welcome.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-10807651301812014162011-12-04T02:50:37.549+11:002011-12-04T02:50:37.549+11:00Hey, if you're pouring, I'll take a shot o...Hey, if you're pouring, I'll take a shot of that cake!<br /><br />PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-69639408113441257532011-12-03T18:23:35.242+11:002011-12-03T18:23:35.242+11:00Christine: We are not whisky fans so there is nev...Christine: We are not whisky fans so there is never any in the house. However, it is one of the beauties of this very forgiving cake (and I made another ninc today) that it will adapt to the spirit of your choice.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-80531741969575347012011-12-03T18:12:22.166+11:002011-12-03T18:12:22.166+11:00Last year I accidentally substituted whisky for ru...Last year I accidentally substituted whisky for rum/brandy. The result was a hit so 'whisky fruit cake' is on the agenda again. Christmas cakes are quite a treat!1Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07641794618204577036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-16003799159070575682011-12-02T10:15:52.986+11:002011-12-02T10:15:52.986+11:00ladyfi: I hope so. Thank you.ladyfi: I hope so. Thank you.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-60469748218105717252011-12-02T01:46:32.393+11:002011-12-02T01:46:32.393+11:00Yum - what a great present!Yum - what a great present!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-44071248153925706802011-12-01T16:59:32.327+11:002011-12-01T16:59:32.327+11:00Cloudia: Of course extra butter is lucky.
Jayne:...Cloudia: Of course extra butter is lucky.<br /><br />Jayne: Thank you. It is a good one.<br /><br />Murr: A good fruit cake is indeedd a thing of beauty. Where did your aged aunt Gertrude come from?<br /><br />Cat Drawings: The alcohol might have something to do with its keeping qualities. <br /><br />River: Perhaps you could water your slices of cake?<br /><br />Denise: If you are thinking of making it, I will be really chuffed.<br /><br />mybabyjohn/Delores: I suspect they have had a nasty inadequately fruited, dry cake to stick in their mouths and memories.<br /><br />DJan: It is really tasty. Trust me, would I lie about something this important?<br /><br />Karen: The best cakes often are booze filled.<br /><br />Kath: I hope Sapph is well enough to make it with you SOON.<br /><br />Susan Kane: Strong tea does the trick well. And it is amazing what different tastes you can get from different teas. (and thank you for the award).<br /><br />Windsmoke: The threepenny bits went in the Christmas Puddings, not the cakes. Or that is my recollection.<br /><br />Kim @ Stuff: I am v fond of chocolate myself, but not prejudiced.<br /><br />Mitzi: I do so admire your way with words. Each and every one of your comments I have seen here or elsewhere is so apposite.<br /><br />daisyfae: It probably has a million calories per slice, but who cares. It is not a cake that I think anyone could really pig out on. I give v small ones to my brother's wives and they last days.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-87584867354593765222011-12-01T11:58:25.019+11:002011-12-01T11:58:25.019+11:00this is my kind of confection!this is my kind of confection!daisyfaehttp://daisyfae.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-13561604079401775522011-12-01T10:46:58.974+11:002011-12-01T10:46:58.974+11:00Three letters: w, o and w.
I thought jam doughnu...Three letters: w, o and w. <br /><br />I thought jam doughnuts for channukah were full-on, but your recipe takes the cake. Enjoy!M L Jassyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13918911547104202603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-85213550031103922932011-12-01T08:26:36.452+11:002011-12-01T08:26:36.452+11:00It is nice to see that you fiddled with the cake.....It is nice to see that you fiddled with the cake...I do not care for the fruit cakes. I am a chocolate addictKim@stuffcould....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03566751822418137457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-33579342028177871942011-12-01T07:15:17.159+11:002011-12-01T07:15:17.159+11:00Your homemade fruitcakes look most yummmy indeed, ...Your homemade fruitcakes look most yummmy indeed, but whatever happened to throwing in a couple of five pence/cent pieces into the mix like my mum used to do when i was a little tacker or is this too old fashion these days :-).Windsmoke.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12225394580987872677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-35789617859373024572011-12-01T05:12:31.629+11:002011-12-01T05:12:31.629+11:00MMMMM. I remember rum-soaked sultanas, and cherri...MMMMM. I remember rum-soaked sultanas, and cherries. <br />Now, I soak the fruit in strong tea with orange juice. I can't take the liquor!<br /><br />Oh, by the way, I am awarding you "Sassy Writer's Award". You need to write 7 things about yourself, and then choose a few bloggers who are sufficiently sassy.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-28339842513550449492011-12-01T03:20:48.667+11:002011-12-01T03:20:48.667+11:00That would be so perfect for me. Have now copied a...That would be so perfect for me. Have now copied and pasted out the recipe and hope that Sapph will soon be well enough to try making it with me....Kath Locketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09677312773827236567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-32271729959784222272011-12-01T01:55:09.435+11:002011-12-01T01:55:09.435+11:00Looks yummy! My grandma made fantastic cake! I thi...Looks yummy! My grandma made fantastic cake! I think it was full of booze too!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051732856820479687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516733121956849207.post-55647726741349988362011-12-01T00:37:03.327+11:002011-12-01T00:37:03.327+11:00I read the ingredients and the procedure and am am...I read the ingredients and the procedure and am amazed at the results. It actually looks really tasty, and how could it not be, every ingredient is washed with lots of good alcohol! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.com