tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post3420124288296074761..comments2024-03-28T10:08:38.560-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Roberta X: Dangerous KnowledgeRoberta Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-40464714801934602752011-04-16T00:50:59.332-04:002011-04-16T00:50:59.332-04:00Not bad.
* If you have one of those turbocharged...Not bad. <br /><br />* If you have one of those turbocharged nucular 1500-watt microwaves, 1:45 might be long enough.<br /><br />* You'll need a really big mug,<br /><br />* It could probably do with 2 T of oil instead of 3, and the salt is a good idea.<br /><br />* Try 1 T of rum and 2 T of milk. :)<br /><br />wv: coodst -- Neighbor, coodst thou spare a few tablespoons of cocoa?Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595960360013731640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-38088435049166878842011-04-14T11:40:41.317-04:002011-04-14T11:40:41.317-04:00DJ: C'est la vie, then. No, wait, C'est le...DJ: <i>C'est la vie</i>, then. No, wait, <i>C'est le gâteau</i>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-12933705278668234362011-04-14T09:36:50.287-04:002011-04-14T09:36:50.287-04:00Roberta: I'm not an experimental cook; that...Roberta: I'm not an experimental cook; that's my wife's forte, and she's very good at it.<br /><br />Even so, I did try. I used Hershey's <i>Special Dark</i> cocoa, but I detest Hershey's chocolate syrup, and I don't drink coffee, ever. <br /><br />Given that I'm diabetic, eating cake has to be worth the penalty. If I have to add flavorings to taste the cake, then I don't need the cake. I tasted this cake alone, and found there wasn't any <i>there</i> there.DJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-75395787092099081342011-04-13T21:43:53.953-04:002011-04-13T21:43:53.953-04:00some google fu
Salt provides a contrasting flavor...some google fu<br /><br />Salt provides a contrasting flavor, making the complex flavors of the cocoa more pronounced.<br />As a general rule, all sweet recipes should include a little salt. Salt is traditionally referred to as "seasoning" for the simple reason that it is so widely applicable.<br /><br />All senses, including taste, function based on contrast. If you eat pure sugar, it tastes extremely sweet. If you eat sugar with just a little bit of salt to it (not enough to be identifiable as salt), you'll actually find that the "sugar" suddenly seems richer in flavor.<br /><br />In chocolate-based recipes in particular, the saltiness brings out the complex flavors of the cocoa solids (chocolate is composed of cocoa solids and cocoa butter, but hot cocoa is just cocoa solids, without the fat flavors).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-63295004499145840692011-04-13T20:52:03.117-04:002011-04-13T20:52:03.117-04:00Heh!
DJ: It's a recipe. If it's bland, f...Heh!<br /><br />DJ: It's a recipe. If it's bland, fiddle: more milk, maybe a dollop of chocolate syrup if it needs to be more moist. Fancier cocoa powder. A dash of cinnamon or allspice (?) or...well, whatever you think might work. A couple of teaspoons of orange marmalade, perhaps? Some coffee? (Tam;s got espresso sugar: mocha cake?)Roberta Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-58466318986462137112011-04-13T18:07:00.967-04:002011-04-13T18:07:00.967-04:00@DJ
I made one in 12 minutes start to finish. It ...@DJ<br />I made one in 12 minutes start to finish. It was a tasty cake. I added about 1/4 tsp salt because I think all sweet/baked goods are bland without a touch of salt. I did the chocolate chip/vanilla option. My wife finally acknowledges my awesomeness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-57074224582581401642011-04-13T12:01:48.780-04:002011-04-13T12:01:48.780-04:00Yes, the end of self restraint as we know it.
Of ...Yes, the end of self restraint as we know it.<br /><br />Of course self-restraint as I know it usually consists of a brace of cops dragging me off in cuffs.<br /><br />Recipe enlarged for easy reading, posted above the microwave, and copies tucked away if three safe places.<br /><br />Yes, Bobbi, I take my chocolate seriously!John Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04875185117306503147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-13158258371372375762011-04-13T10:40:39.429-04:002011-04-13T10:40:39.429-04:00I tried it. The verdict: bland. Really bland. A Ho...I tried it. The verdict: bland. Really bland. A Hostess cupcake is much tastier. I'm not in that much of a hurry, i.e. the pros are not worth the cons.<br /><br />But, watching it rise in the microwave was impressive, like a time lapse view of baking in a normal oven.DJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-85418238252439801612011-04-13T08:52:56.905-04:002011-04-13T08:52:56.905-04:00RX: Sally said she got this identical recipe from...RX: Sally said she got this identical recipe from Weight Watchers :)Fuzzy Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802539927743643041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-55871624622165148892011-04-12T16:35:40.175-04:002011-04-12T16:35:40.175-04:00Lacking a microwave, I shall stay safe. However, ...Lacking a microwave, I shall stay safe. However, I feel I must point out a similar (albeit more complicated) recipe for nearly-instant cheesecake: http://www.2stews.com/2009/09/cheesecake-in-mug.htmlSabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13746486966764162127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-78367565512317695292011-04-12T12:36:58.909-04:002011-04-12T12:36:58.909-04:00You've killed me.You've killed me.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05699652902909032781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-18092273594059970942011-04-12T12:16:55.669-04:002011-04-12T12:16:55.669-04:00@Nathan
I've had some luck with crystalline fr...@Nathan<br />I've had some luck with crystalline fructose (NOT HFCS) in diabetic baking.<br />And barley-malt sweetened chocolate chips (from the health food store)<br />Just don't do it daily, or hourly.Guffaw in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356210589713923042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-48191415355280484052011-04-12T09:03:19.086-04:002011-04-12T09:03:19.086-04:00This is great news! I will try it as soon as possi...This is great news! I will try it as soon as possible.Keadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982258812373127063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-88691818762717159062011-04-12T08:53:55.680-04:002011-04-12T08:53:55.680-04:00Oh oh! Another source of unneeded calories.Oh oh! Another source of unneeded calories.Tango Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593296126387219845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-40128710116605421452011-04-12T08:27:20.119-04:002011-04-12T08:27:20.119-04:00I have enough trouble with my weight as it is! Gr...I have enough trouble with my weight as it is! Grrrr....<br /><br />;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-64291862611638814412011-04-12T08:11:08.437-04:002011-04-12T08:11:08.437-04:00Oh, heck yes, Nathan!Oh, heck yes, Nathan!Roberta Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956807794520627885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-81097089653959734932011-04-12T07:59:06.917-04:002011-04-12T07:59:06.917-04:00Hmm...made with Splenda baking mix, it might be so...Hmm...made with Splenda baking mix, it might be something diabetic wifey could eat.<br /><br />To the laBORatory, Igor!Fuzzy Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802539927743643041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-33471931530947213332011-04-12T07:32:30.896-04:002011-04-12T07:32:30.896-04:00WV: And this word was 'cramin' as in "...WV: And this word was 'cramin' as in "I'd be cramin those into my cake hole!"Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778737553770514684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5837660608809488753.post-86856705722688529062011-04-12T07:31:19.587-04:002011-04-12T07:31:19.587-04:00You are like a scientific Brigid!You are like a scientific Brigid!Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778737553770514684noreply@blogger.com