tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post1228513610361997441..comments2023-09-24T00:28:07.791+10:00Comments on Life's Smörgåsbord: Moreish Carrot and Date CakeNora B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04360757422555317095noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-85642031881816035192009-02-24T05:28:00.000+11:002009-02-24T05:28:00.000+11:00hi i tried this recipe and believe me it was Aweso...hi i tried this recipe and believe me it was Awesome and pretty easy to make. Well, was over before the next morning... but then realized my husband saved a piece and had it for breakfast. Yum Yum!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-14774045451477841352007-09-12T18:10:00.000+10:002007-09-12T18:10:00.000+10:00This is definitely the best carrot cake recipe I'v...This is definitely the best carrot cake recipe I've baked - so from now on this is THE Carrot Cake of choice for me! And it's so quick and easy too.<BR/>I baked one for my husband to take to work on his birthday and it was devoured by his colleagues - "I don't like carrot cake - but this is delicious" was one comment!!!<BR/><BR/>CeliaCelia Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12776686088752602321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-66148682693439142742007-08-06T13:51:00.000+10:002007-08-06T13:51:00.000+10:00Hi Valli, thanks for having a look at this recipe....Hi Valli, thanks for having a look at this recipe. I did actually prefer dates than sultanas in cakes. It has a richer flavour and I prefer the texture too. That said, I am keen to try your carrot cake recipe. I like cream cheese icing very much. This was just quicker.Nora B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04360757422555317095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-63210130676014670012007-08-06T07:23:00.000+10:002007-08-06T07:23:00.000+10:00I love the substitution of dates for raisins in yo...I love the substitution of dates for raisins in your delicious looking carrot cake!! The choice of icing would depend on mood..sometimes I would like the heavy cream cheese icing of mine and sometimes the light lemony glaze of yours!!Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-34285413213831715852007-07-06T08:50:00.000+10:002007-07-06T08:50:00.000+10:00Hi Paola, I hope that you'll like the cake. I've n...Hi Paola, I hope that you'll like the cake. I've never made carrot muffins. I hope that you'll post a recipe when you do make some. ;-)Nora B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04360757422555317095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-91296536919883759772007-07-05T16:03:00.000+10:002007-07-05T16:03:00.000+10:00This looks right up my alley! I am a huge fan of ...This looks right up my alley! I am a huge fan of anything with carrots and I love dates. I was planning on making some carrot muffins over the weekend but I might give this recipe a try.<BR/><BR/>PaolaPaola Westbeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174524769289724294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-59574780834202622772007-07-04T21:43:00.000+10:002007-07-04T21:43:00.000+10:00Hi Freya, no worries, and thanks for writing back....Hi Freya, no worries, and thanks for writing back. It's already a favouirte - I've already made it again last night. :-)Nora B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04360757422555317095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-63791058307779716822007-07-04T19:25:00.000+10:002007-07-04T19:25:00.000+10:00Great adaptation of this recipe! Sorry for the del...Great adaptation of this recipe! Sorry for the delay in commenting but I just came across your email which my husband must have opened but forgot to tell me about!!<BR/>It looks wonderful, I'm sure you'll find it becomes a firm favourite!Freyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545988711685277697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-62303422116638122692007-07-02T23:02:00.000+10:002007-07-02T23:02:00.000+10:00Hi Bee, thanks for dropping by my blog.Helen, I've...Hi Bee, thanks for dropping by my blog.<BR/><BR/>Helen, I've heard a lot of nice things about Taurians ;-)<BR/><BR/>Hey Em, I'm glad that you enjoyed the cake. I'm making it again soon. <BR/><BR/>Carol, carrot cakes are usually very moist and not too sweet, so do give it a try. I just saw your sticky date pudding. I have been looking for a good recipe, so thanks! <BR/><BR/>Rose, I'm glad that you agree.Nora B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04360757422555317095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-36185190663777791372007-07-02T21:28:00.000+10:002007-07-02T21:28:00.000+10:00Starting the day with a healthy cake is not wrong ...Starting the day with a healthy cake is not wrong .Looks lovely and so moist.Wardahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682390924316164553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-21233994741176620162007-06-29T14:45:00.000+10:002007-06-29T14:45:00.000+10:00Hi Nora, Thanks for visiting my blog. I am used to...Hi Nora, Thanks for visiting my blog. I am used to the savoury kind of carrot cake too, coming from M'sia. I have never made carrot cake before, neither have I tasted very many that I liked. I love dates in cakes( my next post will be on sticky date pudding) though, so I'm sure yours would taste lovely. I love that you have chosen to use an orange icing instead too!Oh for the love of food!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08471870221148061300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-35708859569786382002007-06-28T21:43:00.000+10:002007-06-28T21:43:00.000+10:00I made it tonight... but no frosting since I had n...I made it tonight... but no frosting since I had no icing sugar or no cream cheese. But it does not really matter, because the cake in itself is yummy! Very moist and moreish indeed! I think it will become a favorite. <BR/>Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-68427934043573882062007-06-28T14:18:00.000+10:002007-06-28T14:18:00.000+10:00I would so have half that cake before 10am!!! Look...I would so have half that cake before 10am!!! Looks delish...just noticed you and I are Taurus...no wonder I love your cakes!!Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119932841882891505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-36971101671313154902007-06-28T08:06:00.000+10:002007-06-28T08:06:00.000+10:00Thanks Wendy. yes it was not too sweet. The sweetn...Thanks Wendy. yes it was not too sweet. The sweetness came more from the dates & carrots.<BR/><BR/>TriniGourmet - Thanks and Welcome!<BR/><BR/>Wok & Spoon - I think that you will be pleasantly surprised.<BR/>p/s: August is a great month to be here, not too cold and not too hot.<BR/><BR/>The passionate cook - Does that include chocolate icing??? If so, I hope that you get over the icing phobia soon because you are missing out ;-)Nora B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04360757422555317095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-87130570261999438742007-06-28T08:03:00.000+10:002007-06-28T08:03:00.000+10:00thanks for dropping by, nora. love your blog. this...thanks for dropping by, nora. love your blog. this cake sounds really moist and delish.beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18128812845273224940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-5072938708868866082007-06-27T19:31:00.000+10:002007-06-27T19:31:00.000+10:00ah this comes very timely, i've been wanting to ma...ah this comes very timely, i've been wanting to make carrot cake for ages!<BR/>not too keen on the icing, though, but that's a persinal problem i am seeing my shrink for ;-)thepassionatecookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617713421812264990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-32875326538661200112007-06-27T18:51:00.000+10:002007-06-27T18:51:00.000+10:00Hi Nora, thanks for stopping by my blog. I have t...Hi Nora, thanks for stopping by my blog. I have to admit - I find carrot cake a bit weird as I almost expect it to be savoury and not sweet! I'll have to try out your recipe to change my mind ;-)<BR/><BR/>ps.<BR/>Hope you're enjoying Australia! I miss it a little but I get to spend 10 days in melbourne in August! Can't wait!WokandSpoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424292899830521790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-33585083012484898712007-06-27T10:43:00.000+10:002007-06-27T10:43:00.000+10:00looks divine! :D have bookmarked to try :D knbdglooks divine! :D have bookmarked to try :D knbdgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-59679890558691393442007-06-27T08:30:00.000+10:002007-06-27T08:30:00.000+10:00This sounds like my kind of cake. Spiced rather t...This sounds like my kind of cake. Spiced rather than sweet. <BR/>A lovely photo too. You can see how moist the cake is.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157804056370219398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-25798380739205015052007-06-27T07:26:00.000+10:002007-06-27T07:26:00.000+10:00Ninja, you have to try baking with dates, it makes...Ninja, you have to try baking with dates, it makes the extra nice & moist.<BR/><BR/>Patricia, i didn't know about the Brazilian carrot cake and had a look at your recipe. I like how the carrots are blended because the colour of the cake looks so vibrant! I will definitely try your recipe. The choc icing is an added bonus :-)<BR/><BR/>Paz, glad I could teach you something new. :-)<BR/><BR/>Kelly-jane, if you don't tell anyone there is carrot in it, I don't think anyone would notice ;-)<BR/><BR/>Ilingc, I love cream cheese frosting too. It's just that plain icing can last longer if not refridgerated. <BR/><BR/>Carolyn, thank you! And we hope to see you down under some day. :-)<BR/><BR/>Aimée, I couldn't have said it any better! ;-)Nora B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04360757422555317095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-82860721089434721552007-06-27T04:39:00.000+10:002007-06-27T04:39:00.000+10:00There's nothing wrong with cake for breakfast! In ...There's nothing wrong with cake for breakfast! In fact, I think that people should sit down with a nice slice of something iced more often in the mornings and the world would be a much happier place.:)Aiméehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18140507869283907555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-30145078885292620222007-06-27T01:01:00.000+10:002007-06-27T01:01:00.000+10:00What a delight to find that you live in Australia ...What a delight to find that you live in Australia ~ one of those places I would love to visit someday! I love the way creative blogging connects us with others from around the world. I followed your warm welcome to blogland on my blog, & as a carrot cake lover, am enjoying your post here. Oh, congrats on jumping onto the blogging ship, & it's great to meet someone who has been at it for a relatively short time, & has such a lovely, & yummmmy looking blog. Also, glad you enjoyed the photos, & yes, it IS wonderful to have moved to the mountains! Now I am even more curious about Australia! Have a great day. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-86765110112473977612007-06-26T13:25:00.000+10:002007-06-26T13:25:00.000+10:00My favourite thing about carrot cakes is the cream...My favourite thing about carrot cakes is the cream cheese frosting! That's the only thing that would get me to eat it since I'm not really a big fan of carrots. Your cake looks wonderful but if I make it you can be sure that cream cheese frosting will be on the top. :Dilingchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665232536531220898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-17500613846631223902007-06-26T05:10:00.000+10:002007-06-26T05:10:00.000+10:00Carrot and dat is new to me, but I like it! Looks ...Carrot and dat is new to me, but I like it! Looks yummy.Kelly-Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065013581800789438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398592642206432605.post-10127310183117575212007-06-26T04:02:00.000+10:002007-06-26T04:02:00.000+10:00Oh, I love your cake! And I love learning a new v...Oh, I love your cake! And I love learning a new vocabulary word! ;-)<BR/><BR/>PazAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com