Flavour Combination Opinions

Compmouse · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 16

I'm making a cake and need some opinions on flavourings.

It's going to be a chocolate and vanilla cake (half chocolate half vanilla),
with strawberry coulis type filling. These cannot be changed, however, I
need an idea on what flavour to make the icing if it has to be white. (So
dark chocolate is out I think).

Thanks!

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Tesoro · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 9

A slight hint of mint might be nice...

"Compmouse" wrote in message$Vw3.628983@news20.bellglobal.com...
> I'm making a cake and need some opinions on flavourings.
>
> It's going to be a chocolate and vanilla cake (half chocolate half
vanilla),
> with strawberry coulis type filling. These cannot be changed, however, I
> need an idea on what flavour to make the icing if it has to be white. (So
> dark chocolate is out I think).
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
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Compmouse · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 16

That sounds good. I'm just afraid of adding too many flavours to the mix if
you know what I mean. I don't want to go overboard.

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"Tesoro" wrote in message$Gf7.370086@news20.bellglobal.com...
> A slight hint of mint might be nice...
>
> "Compmouse" wrote in message
> $Vw3.628983@news20.bellglobal.com...
> > I'm making a cake and need some opinions on flavourings.
> >
> > It's going to be a chocolate and vanilla cake (half chocolate half
> vanilla),
> > with strawberry coulis type filling. These cannot be changed, however, I
> > need an idea on what flavour to make the icing if it has to be white.
(So
> > dark chocolate is out I think).
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > --
> > Compmouse
> > Come visit KittyRealm, an active and friendly Sanrio Community
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> >
> >
>
>

Kate Dicey · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 5

Compmouse wrote:

> I'm making a cake and need some opinions on flavourings.
>
> It's going to be a chocolate and vanilla cake (half chocolate half vanilla),
> with strawberry coulis type filling. These cannot be changed, however, I
> need an idea on what flavour to make the icing if it has to be white. (So
> dark chocolate is out I think).
>
> Thanks!
>

Just cover it in a thick layer of white chocolate - Green & Blacks
organic, for preference.

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Edwin Pawlowski · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 135

"Compmouse" wrote in message$Vw3.628983@news20.bellglobal.com...
> I'm making a cake and need some opinions on flavourings.
>
> It's going to be a chocolate and vanilla cake (half chocolate half
vanilla),
> with strawberry coulis type filling. These cannot be changed, however, I
> need an idea on what flavour to make the icing if it has to be white. (So
> dark chocolate is out I think).
>
> Thanks!

Not many flavors will compliment all three of the ones you already have.
How about just a hint of amaretto? I'd go very light with it so as not to
overpower the other taste in a bite.
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kilikini · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 288

"Edwin Pawlowski" wrote in message$dM2.80@newssvr17.news.prodigy.com...
>
> "Compmouse" wrote in message
> $Vw3.628983@news20.bellglobal.com...
> > I'm making a cake and need some opinions on flavourings.
> >
> > It's going to be a chocolate and vanilla cake (half chocolate half
> vanilla),
> > with strawberry coulis type filling. These cannot be changed, however, I
> > need an idea on what flavour to make the icing if it has to be white.
(So
> > dark chocolate is out I think).
> >
> > Thanks!
>
> Not many flavors will compliment all three of the ones you already have.
> How about just a hint of amaretto? I'd go very light with it so as not to
> overpower the other taste in a bite.
> Ed
> esp@snet.net
> http://pages.cthome.net/edhome
>
>

Wow, I like the amaretto idea! I second that!

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Alex Rast · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 18

at Mon, 19 Jul 2004 21:01:27 GMT in
, compmouse@hotmail.com
(Compmouse) wrote :

>I'm making a cake and need some opinions on flavourings.
>
>It's going to be a chocolate and vanilla cake (half chocolate half
>vanilla), with strawberry coulis type filling. These cannot be changed,
>however, I need an idea on what flavour to make the icing if it has to
>be white. (So dark chocolate is out I think).
>

Rosewater. It'll lend an exotic touch, leave people guessing what that
flavour was, and complement everything you named perfectly. Don't be heavy-
handed. A tsp rosewater per cup of icing will be more than plenty.

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someones · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 1

On Mon, 19 Jul 2004 17:01:27 -0400, "Compmouse"
wrote:

>I'm making a cake and need some opinions on flavourings.
>
>It's going to be a chocolate and vanilla cake (half chocolate half vanilla),
>with strawberry coulis type filling. These cannot be changed, however, I
>need an idea on what flavour to make the icing if it has to be white. (So
>dark chocolate is out I think).
>
>Thanks!
I second Kate's idea of white chocolate- my first thought was a white
chocolate ganache. I think three flavours is more than enough;
another would be too many.
CJ

CaptCook · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 2

"Compmouse" wrote ..
> however, I
> need an idea on what flavour to make the icing if it has to be
white.

Orange zest added to white frosting would compliment all flavors.

Ranee Mueller · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 2

In article , "CaptCook"
wrote:

> "Compmouse" wrote ..
> > however, I
> > need an idea on what flavour to make the icing if it has to be
> white.
>
> Orange zest added to white frosting would compliment all flavors.

I think the orange zest with white chocolate frosting would be
amazing.

Regards,
Ranee

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altheim · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 3

"kilikini" wrote:
> "Edwin Pawlowski" wrote:
> > "Compmouse" wrote:
> > > I'm making a cake and need some opinions on flavourings.
> > >
> > > It's going to be a chocolate and vanilla cake (half chocolate half
> > vanilla),
> > > with strawberry coulis type filling. These cannot be changed, however, I
> > > need an idea on what flavour to make the icing if it has to be white.
> (So
> > > dark chocolate is out I think).
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> >
> > Not many flavors will compliment all three of the ones you already have.
> > How about just a hint of amaretto? I'd go very light with it so as not to
> > overpower the other taste in a bite.
> > Ed
>
>
> Wow, I like the amaretto idea! I second that!

Hm! I'm not so sure. Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and now
amaretto - all in one cake?

Ed recognises what a strong flavour amaretto has and I daresay
in moderation it would would suitably compliment the flavour of the
chocolate but I have my doubts about using it with vanilla flavoured
cake.

I have even greater doubts about using it with strawberry. In fact,
I'm not even convinced that strawberry is the best choice to go with
chocolate and vanilla; for that hint of fruity tartness to complement
the musky flavour of chocolate, the less powerfully flavoured but
highly piquant redcurrant coulis would be much better
(IMO of course).

This taste combination shouldn't be spoilt by adding in yet another
aroma. If you are cooking for adults I suggest you flavour your
frosting with lemon.

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Jerry Avins · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 110

altheim wrote:

...

> I have even greater doubts about using it with strawberry. In fact,
> I'm not even convinced that strawberry is the best choice to go with
> chocolate and vanilla; for that hint of fruity tartness to complement
> the musky flavour of chocolate, the less powerfully flavoured but
> highly piquant redcurrant coulis would be much better
> (IMO of course).
>
> This taste combination shouldn't be spoilt by adding in yet another
> aroma. If you are cooking for adults I suggest you flavour your
> frosting with lemon.

Theory is good, but it should never supersede fact. Vanilla-chocolate-
strawberry is a popular ice cream flavor combination, and I have eaten
it with amaretto liqueur topping. It wouldn't be my first choice, but at
least one chef thought it a good idea.

Jerry
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Jerry Avins · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 110

altheim wrote:

...

> I have even greater doubts about using it with strawberry. In fact,
> I'm not even convinced that strawberry is the best choice to go with
> chocolate and vanilla; for that hint of fruity tartness to complement
> the musky flavour of chocolate, the less powerfully flavoured but
> highly piquant redcurrant coulis would be much better
> (IMO of course).
>
> This taste combination shouldn't be spoilt by adding in yet another
> aroma. If you are cooking for adults I suggest you flavour your
> frosting with lemon.

Theory is good, but it should never supersede fact. Vanilla-chocolate-
strawberry is a popular ice cream flavor combination, and I have eaten
it with amaretto liqueur topping. It wouldn't be my first choice, but at
least one chef thought it a good idea.

Jerry
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Compmouse · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 16

Ahh Jerry, my favourite resident chef! Thanks for the support. I think
this'll work out.

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"Jerry Avins" wrote in message$0$5629$61fed72c@news.rcn.com...
> altheim wrote:
>
> ...
>
> > I have even greater doubts about using it with strawberry. In fact,
> > I'm not even convinced that strawberry is the best choice to go with
> > chocolate and vanilla; for that hint of fruity tartness to complement
> > the musky flavour of chocolate, the less powerfully flavoured but
> > highly piquant redcurrant coulis would be much better
> > (IMO of course).
> >
> > This taste combination shouldn't be spoilt by adding in yet another
> > aroma. If you are cooking for adults I suggest you flavour your
> > frosting with lemon.
>
> Theory is good, but it should never supersede fact. Vanilla-chocolate-
> strawberry is a popular ice cream flavor combination, and I have eaten
> it with amaretto liqueur topping. It wouldn't be my first choice, but at
> least one chef thought it a good idea.
>
> Jerry
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> Engineering is the art of making what you want from things you can get.
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liznkev · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 1

I am just barging in but, white chocolate is a great idea if you want to
stick to what you have. You can make it a mousse instead of ganache,
depending on usage. Of course there is always butter cream. Not perfectly
white but always delicious.
"CaptCook" wrote in message$d0j$1@news.netins.net...
> "Compmouse" wrote ..
> > however, I
> > need an idea on what flavour to make the icing if it has to be
> white.
>
> Orange zest added to white frosting would compliment all flavors.
>
>

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