Comments on: Pear & Walnut Cake with Honey Buttercream

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:13:33 +0000

In reply to Olivia. I too only use light colored pans (Fat Daddio and USA Pans) and also use the cake strips. Yes I understand baking times are only a guideline but they typically vary by 2-5 minutes, not 20. I checked several of your recipes for 8" cakes and they mostly all say 30-35 minutes which is what I would expect, not 50-55. I brought it up in my review because others may not expect that much variance either.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:35:02 +0000

In reply to Carrie.

Hi Carrie! So glad you and your guests loved it. Baking times are just a guideline as every oven bakes differently and the type of cake pans will make a difference too. I use light colored pans and baking strips (https://livforcake.com/flat-top-cakes/) which makes my cakes take longer to bake. I do recommend checking on the cakes as they are baking.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:13:57 +0000

This cake is really good, all of my guests loved it so I will definitely make it again. However, I was skeptical about the 50-55 minute bake time – I have never had a cake take that long to bake so I took it out at 33 minutes and an so glad I did. I can only imagine how dry/dense it would have been had I left it in for the full time. I will probably pull it out at 30 minutes next time.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:51:06 +0000

In reply to Julie. Thank you, Julie! I'm glad you loved it :)

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 16:09:57 +0000

This cake is as delicious as beautiful. I’ve even been asked to make it as a wedding cake. Show stopper.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 17:03:09 +0000

In reply to Megan. Hi Megan! I haven't tried it myself but it should be fine with a proper AP GF flour blend.

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:08:55 +0000

Will this recipe still work with gluten free flower?

I made this recipe for a Thanksgiving party a few years ago and it was a hit! One of the most beautiful cakes I’ve ever made. I’d love to revisit it for my birthday but I’m now gluten free.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:02:08 +0000

In reply to AMy. Hi Amy! I have never measured it but it should be enough for a three layer 6" cake for sure!

By: AMy

AMy — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:17:30 +0000

How many cups does this frosting make? Would it cover a 3-6in cake?

By: Olivia

Olivia — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 17:40:10 +0000

In reply to Xenia. Hi Xenia! This cake doesn't rise a ton but should rise some. Did you check to make sure your baking powder is not expired?