I think you know how I feel about this cake

That looks to die for. I’m sorry, call me whatever you’d like.. but I don’t care how hot it is.. I ALWAYS have room for a rich, ganache covered chocolate cake. tee! Beautiful, Ivonne!

Maybe the cake experienced a melt down but you certainly provided me and many others with a great over your shoulder look at class. It was terrific. No melt down for you.
Sorry about the heat, it is really sorry when the low at night isn’t going below 80° and that’s where we’re at.
Take care.

This looks wonderful !! You are so right is easy to lean on our kitchen aid and forgot about our best tool !!
Clarice-who would love something chocolate right now

Great photo! You were smart to take in class because I’m sure the heat would have been detramental. Great job. Keep it up. I’m going to ask for some private lessons from the professional patissière! Just not my best part of the meal.

Wow. That is spectacular!

The idea of Cream Puff covered in chocolate in intriguing

What a wonderful finale for an obviously worthwhile course! I learnt from a young age, growing up in the tropics, the best way to deal with cakes like this in the heat is to… eat it quick!!!

The shine on the ganache is glorious!!

Swim in a puddle of chocolate ganache…you got a way with words and photos too.

I love ganache, so this cake would be for me!

I’m glad this course brought had a positive effect on you. Your reports have entertained me a lot and inspired me! Thanks for writing such great posts!…

I would love to own a Kitchen Aid, but as I don’t possess such a machine at home, I do everything with my hands. I also love it that way, although I would love to be the happy owner of such a beautiful machine!…

That is a gorgeous cake, but I would say that you have a bit more than “some” experience! From the way you wrote about the class, I admire the attitude you took going into it; I took a cooking class awhile back and acted like a real wise guy, I could have used some of your humility and learned more than I did.

what a great experience! your cake looks delicious, and I’ll swim in ganache anyday

I loved reading the post you wrote after your first class, what you said about slowing down and having patience in the kitchen. I often feel like I am trying to do things fast, too, and I have absolutely no idea why. It’s defeating the reason why I am there in the first place. Thanks for reminding me to take a chill pill.

Absolutely beautiful! Sorry to hear about the melting rosettes and the puddle of ganache, but at least you have the photo to remember

Ivonne,
Congrats on finishing! I agree with everyone else that you display more than a little baking talent - I’d say you’re very gifted, and I love your enthusiasm! Thanks for sharing, and I’m glad you’re going to continue taking classes in the fall!

My poor you with this melting chocolate cake in the car. In any case, congratulations on completing the class. It was fun to follow your enticing realizations! You surely know how to make some nice inviting cakes! Yum!

What a horrible way to end your class- being forced to rapidly consume a melting cake. Tsk, tsk, the things we put up with in the name of food ;).

The cake looks gorgeous, and if not for the heat, I’d be making one myself right now.

Hi Ivonne,
Once again,the cake was done with lots of love..totally out of this world!! Thanks for visiting my blog. We shall exchange recipes…great blog gal!

Ayuda! My tongue´s sticked to the screen!

quindi hai seguito per tutto l’anno un corso di dolci? ma è una meraviglia di cioccolato questa torta!

Looks wonderful, both visually and tastewise! Sei proprio BRAVA!!!

just found your site by chance, and wanted to say how great it is. over and out.

Congratulations for finishing the clas. We’ve all gone through a great food experience with you. Keep up the fantastic blogging.

sometimes i can’t believe how much i miss out on when i take a blog reading break for a few days.

the strawberry shortcake looked fantastic and i’m sure that a melting chocolate cake wouldn’t have made me any less desirous of it! to be honest… maybe more so. wonderful that you enjoyed our course, what is the next in the series?

This looks astoundingly good. I feel like licking that ganache off the screen!

Hi Ivonne - what a lucious looking cake! I can tell that it would have been just as delicious in it’s melted, less uh… vertical state!

I’m so glad you found the classes informative and insightful - I know that I’ve certainly enjoyed reading about your scholastic adventures! Makes me want to find some culinary courses near by and brush up!

It looks pretty good to me! I personally would love to bathe in a puddle of ganache. My husband and I once had a battle with ganache - it was hard to tell who was the winner. Haha

I love your site! Makes me go home and bake when I read it.

Ivonne, thank you for sharing your intersting experiences ! Looking forward to hearing more in September ! What kind of certificate are you going to take ? All the best, angelika

CHOCOLATE! Mmmm Chocolate… what else is there to say…YUM!

Thanks for sharing your experience with us! And the photo above is gorgeous, despite the temperature.

Paz

Oh, sweet dreams. My mouth is watering. I would LOVE a taste of your chocolate dream…..

Complimenti…la torta sembra squisita!

Anche a me piacerebbe tanto fare un corso di cucina…. non si sa mai!

Don’t apologize for the photo!! It’s to die for! What a showstopper indeed.

Impecable tu blog, tus postres, tus fotos, es una fiesta visitarlo, felicitaciones!!!

Congratulations! Just read up on your first class and I can see why you enjoyed the Instructor. A good sense of humor makes learning so much more fun. And the picture of your cake — no need for apologies! Good enough to eat.

They’re beautiful! Good for you for your classes. I love cooking classes. They’re like art therapy. There’s something uniquely satisfying about creating/baking desserts that no other style/type of cooking can compare with, don’t you think?

What a decadent way to end your class! What’s next on the cirriculum?

YUMMY! YUMMY! YUMMY!

Hi Ivonne,

Congrats on finishing your course. It has been fun reading about your pastry classes during these last few months. Your enthusiasm and passion for food is clearly infectious. I look forward to more wonderful posts and maybe even creating desserts with you in the future. Cheers!

Absolutely beautiful !

Hi everyone,

Thanks for your support and encouragement during this course. I look forward to telling you all about the next course I take. You’ve all been wonderful to me and I really appreciate it!