tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post1364515303677503185..comments2023-09-18T05:19:39.233-07:00Comments on SPCookieQueen: Spiced Chocolate Torte Wrapped in Chocolate Ribbons - Where the heck are the ribbons?Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06992109988343596133noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-28883556560834569442012-02-23T11:37:24.187-08:002012-02-23T11:37:24.187-08:00Amazing!Amazing!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825474131986017712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-15273827427151354582010-12-10T15:23:01.765-08:002010-12-10T15:23:01.765-08:00Oh my word. That looks so frickin' gorgeous!!!...Oh my word. That looks so frickin' gorgeous!!!!! I have to giggle at your hardships because I would be irritated, too. But, dang, it's always worth it in the end. Your friends will forget what the them of the party was after looking at this beautiful cake. Amazing. Ribbon is not needed, the hearts is way cuter!!!<br><br>Awesome job, Gina!!!!Sommer Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11982366863485663933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-36347200728234579782010-12-10T15:27:46.332-08:002010-12-10T15:27:46.332-08:00This cake is absolutely fantastic! Who needs the r...This cake is absolutely fantastic! Who needs the ribbons? This is perfect as it is! I'm sure you could be forgiven anything for bringing this cake to a party. Have fun! And let us know how many minutes it took for the cake to disappear :)sara @ CaffeInahttp://caffeiiina.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-30018244099989377092010-12-10T15:32:33.465-08:002010-12-10T15:32:33.465-08:00delicious cake beautifully donedelicious cake beautifully doneTorviewtorontohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00453013731812540021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-18326811501804898222010-12-10T15:36:32.645-08:002010-12-10T15:36:32.645-08:00I also saw that edition of Bon Apetit on the magaz...I also saw that edition of Bon Apetit on the magazine stand but was totally intimidated by the gorgeous ribbon bow on the cake. Gina, it's great that it didn't deter you from giving it a go.Your effort was well worth it. The cake looks delicious. Your personal touch with the hearts makes for a beautiful cake.Anna's Tablehttp://annastable.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-49661123134345315402010-12-10T16:17:02.940-08:002010-12-10T16:17:02.940-08:00Oh no! I am sorry the chocolate ribbons made you ...Oh no! I am sorry the chocolate ribbons made you cry. Mean old ribbons, and the cake looks perfect without them. I am certain no one will give you a hard time at the party, with that cake as your offering!Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04021191690448319166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-58713592348212231542010-12-10T16:24:01.959-08:002010-12-10T16:24:01.959-08:00wow....what a beautiful cake!!! I would not know w...wow....what a beautiful cake!!! I would not know where to begin with that cake....don't worry about the bow, those little hearts are perfect!<br>I'm sure everybody will love your cake, have a great time tonite!Chef Dennishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05388059515828451861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-21542450429240085092010-12-10T16:29:55.276-08:002010-12-10T16:29:55.276-08:00Are you trying to scare the crap out of me??? I...Are you trying to scare the crap out of me??? I'm planning on making this and yet this is what you post?? Plus, I don't have a pasta maker. Oh, I want to cry.<br><br>On top of that, how am I supposed to make mine come even close to something as gorgeous as yours? <br><br>Seriously, it's gorgeous. I really want to know how it tastes and if it's worth it for me to make it before I spend the money on all that chocolate that I'm not even going to eat.The Mom Chefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752458901614211514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-18030349757040868512010-12-10T16:55:41.728-08:002010-12-10T16:55:41.728-08:00You're so funny! I would never attempt anythin...You're so funny! I would never attempt anything like this :) I'm sure its absolutely divine and want to hear how long it takes to be devoured and whether the time vs. appreciation ratio was worth it ;)She's Cookin'http://www.blogger.com/profile/01750885027562943485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-2255579849294356592010-12-10T17:40:46.000-08:002010-12-10T17:40:46.000-08:00What a gorgeous cake, but a lot of work. I'm ...What a gorgeous cake, but a lot of work. I'm sure that it's very rich and delicious. Maybe a little piece wouldn't be too bad:) Hope that your friends appreciated all the work that you put into it.Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11116147437102652716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-11549178637973192392010-12-10T18:12:43.580-08:002010-12-10T18:12:43.580-08:00Be still my chocolate cravings! This looks beauti...Be still my chocolate cravings! This looks beautiful and so very sinful.briarrosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11977371951644293169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-44262975558106138972010-12-10T18:40:02.944-08:002010-12-10T18:40:02.944-08:00Gina-What a gorgeous cake, and the ganache with th...Gina-What a gorgeous cake, and the ganache with the chocolate hearts look amazing.<br>You seem to tackle the most difficult projects, and come out shining, like a STAR!Elisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06067009428999484965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-91190076548354388252010-12-10T19:08:05.797-08:002010-12-10T19:08:05.797-08:00Congrats...great job:)Congrats...great job:)mywanderingspoonhttp://mywanderingspoon.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-13716240408744455292010-12-10T21:15:59.151-08:002010-12-10T21:15:59.151-08:00The cake on the cover was indeed gorgeous - and so...The cake on the cover was indeed gorgeous - and so is yours!Tastemonialshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03767489027581575393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-81156266628144366372010-12-10T22:24:32.563-08:002010-12-10T22:24:32.563-08:00You had me at three pounds of butter. Looks delic...You had me at three pounds of butter. Looks delicious!Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00380714322671973454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-18090870705843056952010-12-11T04:18:00.230-08:002010-12-11T04:18:00.230-08:00Oh my gosh, I want cake for breakfast. This is bea...Oh my gosh, I want cake for breakfast. This is beautiful...you have totally outdone yourself. Thank you for sharing this.Gittehttp://mydanishkitchen.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-48629804034655206722010-12-11T04:46:48.274-08:002010-12-11T04:46:48.274-08:00WOW! Beautiful; you are an artist. I never would h...WOW! Beautiful; you are an artist. I never would have had the nerve to make this. It came out perfect; must taste wonderful.<br>Congratulations!Ritahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03791201457372887378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-65571150493355478812010-12-11T07:50:21.135-08:002010-12-11T07:50:21.135-08:00BEAUTIFUL! I'm totally impressed!BEAUTIFUL! I'm totally impressed!Tracy Woodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15003213434059588574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-17129116605667154062010-12-11T07:52:45.541-08:002010-12-11T07:52:45.541-08:00Beautiful Gina and like everybody else I'm in ...Beautiful Gina and like everybody else I'm in suspense waiting to find out how your cake tastes???? Also would love to see a photo of all the tacky Christmas sweaters! I remember the days when they were in style also the beautiful Christmas pins, I think they are coming back in:)Pacheco Pattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07726225325705989393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-32149628561063889612010-12-11T09:49:38.422-08:002010-12-11T09:49:38.422-08:00I'm so excited to report, this cake was too di...I'm so excited to report, this cake was too die for good! I was expecting chocolate overload, but the buttercream was like silk and I think the spices cut through the chocolate.Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06992109988343596133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-84696395032101654172010-12-11T10:39:46.650-08:002010-12-11T10:39:46.650-08:00Gina, you never cease to amaze me! This is one of ...Gina, you never cease to amaze me! This is one of the pretties cakes I've ever seen. So glad to hear that it tasted as beautiful as it looked. I don't know where you get all the patience (and energy) to create the beautiful dishes and desserts that you do. I'm just happy that we get to see all of your creations. Your cake looks like it's one of those really fancy shop cakes, just beautiful!Spicie Foodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16584827253488904364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-87012302246614734622010-12-11T11:03:55.933-08:002010-12-11T11:03:55.933-08:00Gina, you have outdone yourself! This cake looks f...Gina, you have outdone yourself! This cake looks fabulous!Angie's Recipeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-76271166719241296392010-12-11T11:49:42.177-08:002010-12-11T11:49:42.177-08:00magnificent cake ,gina!magnificent cake ,gina!alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00009249829867167015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-20541952931521598152010-12-11T12:46:23.406-08:002010-12-11T12:46:23.406-08:00That cake looks amazing! I hope it tasted just as...That cake looks amazing! I hope it tasted just as good! Although with three sticks of butter, I doubt it could taste anything but fabulous!Wilde in the Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01257119248873696055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7325749581084923590.post-21976677211457118052010-12-11T12:53:07.737-08:002010-12-11T12:53:07.737-08:00screw the ribbons! i would have ditched them as we...screw the ribbons! i would have ditched them as well. you still ended up with a gorgeous and impressive cake.Baking Barristerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02548165479310135090noreply@blogger.com