tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post116445608638245284..comments2024-03-28T12:04:42.499+01:00Comments on What's For Lunch Honey?: Persimmon Spice CakeMeeta K. Wolffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-88355107371209776322012-11-06T18:56:37.013+01:002012-11-06T18:56:37.013+01:00Beautiful! I was making persimmon jam and came upo...Beautiful! I was making persimmon jam and came upon your blog. So lovely!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06427599770764350586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-28901021965647341302010-04-23T11:54:37.650+02:002010-04-23T11:54:37.650+02:00You've inspired me to go out searching once ag...You've inspired me to go out searching once again though!ratuhttp://http//ps-muro.gunadarma.ac.id/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-16070522198415482792007-10-01T07:33:00.000+02:002007-10-01T07:33:00.000+02:00Sapna you made my day girl. It's comments like the...Sapna you made my day girl. It's comments like these that keep me motivated to do what I do on this blog. So glad you liked the cake. Enjoy it!Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-82935653794057001232007-09-30T19:45:00.000+02:002007-09-30T19:45:00.000+02:00Dear Meeta,I just baked and devoured the Persimmon...Dear Meeta,<BR/><BR/>I just baked and devoured the Persimmon Cake. <BR/><BR/>Ever since I saw your post last year I was waiting to bake the cake. So this fall when I saw persimmons in the market I couldnt resist. I've never had persimmons in my life before but the aroma of the cake that you mentioned in your post was something that drove me to buy it. I used your recipe mostly but eliminated the Garden Dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729091718644006365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1168976934992644192007-01-16T20:48:00.000+01:002007-01-16T20:48:00.000+01:00Bilbo On the sidebar I have a link to measurement ...<B>Bilbo</B> On the sidebar I have a link to measurement converter. It's really helpful. Try that out.<BR/><B>Rooma, Latha</B> So glad that it worked out for you. <BR/><B>JennyB</B> Try out out. I have never made it without nuts but give it a go. I think it will work out fine.Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1168966560320566382007-01-16T17:56:00.000+01:002007-01-16T17:56:00.000+01:00have been looking for something to do with persimm...have been looking for something to do with persimmon - other than scoff them all!!<BR/><BR/>is it ok to leave the nuts out of the recipe though? will it make may cake end up a disaster? in fact if i did that with any cake recipe do you think it would cause problems?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1165782927446987872006-12-10T21:35:00.000+01:002006-12-10T21:35:00.000+01:00Meeta... what a wonderful Sunday. I got the cake r...Meeta... what a wonderful Sunday. I got the cake right! I already sampled a slice while it was still hot and lecker:) <BR/><BR/>I used exactly 1 and a half of the large variety of persimmon (that was one heaped cup of puree) and also added the last 1/4 tsp of fennel powder left over in my pantry. Can't really make out if it made any difference but this is a terrific cake. THANKS A LOT for the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1165758335695117062006-12-10T14:45:00.000+01:002006-12-10T14:45:00.000+01:00hey..... I baked this cake ... check my blog!!!hey..... I baked this cake ... check my blog!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1165572846704208252006-12-08T11:14:00.000+01:002006-12-08T11:14:00.000+01:00hey, your cake sounds really wonderful. I even bou...hey, <BR/>your cake sounds really wonderful. I even bought some persimmons or kaki as we call em here in japland to try . Could you give the measurements in cups . <BR/><BR/>Also, have you tried the persimmon in a salsa. It turns out really good if you choose a firm one and chop it fine.bilbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324778684367886967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1165249914000614302006-12-04T17:31:00.000+01:002006-12-04T17:31:00.000+01:00Latha Yes that is just about right. Although it d...<B> Latha </B> Yes that is just about right. Although it did not 100% resemble scrambled eggs but I get what you mean and that is how it should be.<BR/>All the best for the second try!<BR/><BR/><B> Eva </B> I know what you mean. When I was in the Middle East we had he same issue. But I promise I'll drink plenty of that wine for you LOL! Let me know if you try the cake out.<BR/><BR/><B> Ivonne</B>Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1165248367196821762006-12-04T17:06:00.000+01:002006-12-04T17:06:00.000+01:00Posts like yours inspired me to go persimmon-picki...Posts like yours inspired me to go persimmon-picking (we just had our first major freeze here, so it's right on time) and make a persimmon pudding. Oh boy, is it awesome. I never knew baking with persimmons was so easy and wonderful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1165192460972218842006-12-04T01:34:00.000+01:002006-12-04T01:34:00.000+01:00I'm so glad you got the postcard!I was thrilled to...I'm so glad you got the postcard!<BR/><BR/>I was thrilled to see this post about persimmons. I love them and I'm very impressed that you actually created your own cake! You are so very talented!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1165147113334206982006-12-03T12:58:00.000+01:002006-12-03T12:58:00.000+01:00Hi Meeta,I should really try this cake as it's so ...Hi Meeta,<BR/>I should really try this cake as it's so hard to get some Christmas feeling here in Sydney (even in our currently bad weather). When you go to a Christmas market the next time, please have some mulled wine for me cause I can't have any here. And thanks so much for your lovely comment!<BR/>EVAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1165056133825480122006-12-02T11:42:00.000+01:002006-12-02T11:42:00.000+01:00Thanks a lot for your quick reply, Meeta! I'm sure...Thanks a lot for your quick reply, Meeta! I'm sure i used about 2 1/2 cups of pulp. I should have eaten more of the fruit:) One more question I have is when i mixed the set puree (it was beautifully done by the baking soda) and egg to the creamed butter the mixture was like (wet) scrambled egg. Is this okay too? Hope I get ripe persimmon at the market today and try it out soon... have a great Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1165053473241871962006-12-02T10:57:00.000+01:002006-12-02T10:57:00.000+01:00Shobitha Thank you so much for your comments and g...<B>Shobitha</B> Thank you so much for your comments and glad to see you are adedicated reader of the Daily Tiffin. Let me know how the cake turned out for you.<BR/><BR/><B>Priya</B> Maybe you can use one of Shobitha's other substitutes. But I still want you to come back and let me know how it turned out. <BR/><BR/><B>Pam</B> I'll email you about my plans to Basel.<BR/><BR/><B> Lakshmiammal</B> Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1165010836370936702006-12-01T23:07:00.000+01:002006-12-01T23:07:00.000+01:00Dear Meeta,The cake does look awesome... well I di...Dear Meeta,<BR/><BR/>The cake does look awesome... well I did try it today! Oh... how much i hate to leave this comment... it didn't turn out well for me. I think i added too much of the fruit pulp:( I pureed 3 1/2 (the half was eaten by me) of the bigger variety. The batter consistency was perfect and i used a 28 cm round pan. <BR/><BR/>About 1/2 hour later the batter seemed to suddenly rise a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1164908152392026022006-11-30T18:35:00.000+01:002006-11-30T18:35:00.000+01:00Meeta,The cake looks so good!No wonder the aromas...Meeta,<BR/>The cake looks so good!No wonder the aromas made you linger in the kitchen.I can understand your feelings.Great capture as usual!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1164889852515312752006-11-30T13:30:00.000+01:002006-11-30T13:30:00.000+01:00Hi Meeta,Looks and sounds really tasty!!I saw your...Hi Meeta,<BR/><BR/>Looks and sounds really tasty!!<BR/><BR/>I saw your comment saying you'd be here in Basel for New Year, wasn't sure if you saw my reply. If you have a couple of hours to spare it would be really great to meet up for a coffee!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1164844439244832412006-11-30T00:53:00.000+01:002006-11-30T00:53:00.000+01:00I was curious about the egg substitutions I had su...I was curious about the egg substitutions I had suggested yesterday.So I baked a Apple Coffee cake today with corn starch in place of egg. The cake turned out absolutely yummy. It is very moist and certainly don't miss the egg. So give it a try guys and u would be amazed with the results. I think it is even a better substitution than vinegar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1164814283219598912006-11-29T16:31:00.000+01:002006-11-29T16:31:00.000+01:00I've used banana's before Meeta, but want to try a...I've used banana's before Meeta, but want to try a differently flavored cake now !! Bored of having banana cakes and muffins :-) I surely dont intend to meddle with the beautiful spices in this cake by pairing them with banana's :D<BR/><BR/>Thank you soo much for the substitutes Shobitha, will treasure this list forever !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1164811818279628212006-11-29T15:50:00.000+01:002006-11-29T15:50:00.000+01:00I am certainly going to add this to my to do bakin...I am certainly going to add this to my to do baking list. The recipe sounds yummy. I am amazed by the recipes u churn out and the lovely but simple lunch boxes u make for Soeren.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1164801832460595612006-11-29T13:03:00.000+01:002006-11-29T13:03:00.000+01:00Vini Welcome to WFLH? Please do look for this wond...<B>Vini</B> Welcome to WFLH? Please do look for this wonderful fruit. I believe in England it is called <I>Sharon Fruit</I>.<BR/><BR/><B>Gattina</B> The Hachiya are also my faves. The spices harmonized very well with the entire cake. Hope you'll give it a try.<BR/><BR/><B>Amy</B> I really hope you do find it. Look out for it at your local Farmer's Market. I am sure they will have some good Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1164764355365287372006-11-29T02:39:00.000+01:002006-11-29T02:39:00.000+01:00Priya,U can substitute with any of the ingredients...Priya,<BR/><BR/>U can substitute with any of the ingredients below in place of eggs. I haven't tried the options below but have used vinegar in making eggless cakes with great success.<BR/><BR/>2 tbsp corn starch = 1 egg<BR/>2 tbsp arrowroot flour = 1 egg<BR/>2 tbsp potato starch = 1 egg<BR/>1 heaping tbsp soy powder + 2 tbsp water = 1 egg<BR/>1 tbsp soy milk powder + 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1164743392720179172006-11-28T20:49:00.000+01:002006-11-28T20:49:00.000+01:00I've never had a persimmon but that cake looks inc...I've never had a persimmon but that cake looks incredibly good, sweetie! Wow! You did a most excellent job =))Lishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05631520734280170415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-1164739202309395002006-11-28T19:40:00.000+01:002006-11-28T19:40:00.000+01:00This looks fabulous, I'm going to tag it for my mu...This looks fabulous, I'm going to tag it for my must makes this week. I had a dream about Persimmons last night, so it must be fate that you are giving me this great recipe!!! thanks!!!Riana Lagardehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109433903018201393noreply@blogger.com