EDC Torte Caprese

[Amanda]

I have made this recipe repeatedly, both from the old EDC and the new, supposedly improved book, which both have far, far too much baking powder in the ingredients.
Yesterday I made it for a dinner party and, as usual, shuddered at the mention of 1 TBs of baking powder, and subbed 1 heaped teaspoon.  Only my mind wasn't completely on the job and I used baking soda (bi-carb) by mistake.
Great mistake!!
The cake was better than any I have made before (I also cooked it for a little longer) - so I recommend you give it a try!

[judydawn]

Hi Amanda, what a great mistake    I have yet to do this one (and many other things from the EDC) but will put a postit in there in case I do get around to it.  I trust your judgement completely. 

[Thermomixer]

LOL - good work - have to tell Tenina

[cookie1]

What a wonderful way to 'discover' an improvement. Thanks, I'll make note of it.

[SydneyMama]

Oh I love this recipe, happy with the baking powder but I do like to use half almonds and half pistacchios. Works a treat with a bit of grandmarner instead of the amaretto.

[rainbow]

I tried this recipe on advice of my consultant and used 1 tbls baking powder and found it a great recipe.  I made it for my daughters birthday and used the ganache recipe to ice it.  I found the ganache was a bit thin and I used extra chocolate to make it thicker. 

[mum23]

this recipe is beautiful with 3 drops of peppermint essential oil added or use peppermint essesce instead.(not sure on the quantity) maybe 2 tsps? or 3 Depending how "strong" you like the peppermint.
Also didn't take as long to cook as the book recommended. (not sure how long)

I have been too excitied whilst trying all these recipes  i have forgotten to write any changes down !! Please forgive me.

I can't even post a recipe yet because i keep forgetting what i have done when i convert it!!

Cheers!

[Thermomixer]

Good variations mum23.

Know what you mean about keeping a record of conversions    Try to commit to paper, but then loose it.  Don't have the laptop in kitchen as others do.

[I Love Bimby!]

Thanks for the tip.

Make this one regulary (well for visitors, morning teas at work etc) and it's wonderful! Love it.

Know what you mean about losing track of conversions.... I'll do one, try to memorise it to post later then 6 months later remember that I hadn't posted it and forgotten what I did 

[meganjane]

I was at the Wagin Woolorama today and two consultants were demoing. They had the Torta Caprese there, and it was utterly delicious. I forgot to ask if they changed the recipe or not!

[judydawn]

Maybe someone who knows, reads our forum MJ and can come on and tell us.

[rainbow]

Meaganjane, I know one of the consultants who was going to be at the Wagin Woolarama, would you like me to email her and ask if she knows if the recipe was as per book? 

[meganjane]

Yes, please! I spoke with Gemma as the other consultant was busy. I wish I'd had a chance to go back and yak, but was with my DD and DSis and they weren't interested in waiting for me while I gasbagged about the TMX....

[rainbow]

Hi Meaganjane, heard back from my consultant and she says it was as per standard recipe.   

[Thermomixer]

OK - what is a Wagin Woolarama ? - a sheep expo ?