tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post8066611101834441117..comments2024-03-27T06:41:53.122-04:00Comments on The Iron You: Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Chocolate GanacheMIke@TheIronYouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08233457791872076487noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-2575159095944693102016-01-10T13:52:22.179-05:002016-01-10T13:52:22.179-05:00These look so delicious! I am looking for a birthd...These look so delicious! I am looking for a birthday cake recipe- do you think I could make this into a cake?Liorahttp://www.allthingsloveli.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-53252705993443725652015-12-31T13:30:16.909-05:002015-12-31T13:30:16.909-05:00When I went paleo/primal, I didn't look at swe...When I went paleo/primal, I didn't look at sweets as I was afraid I would start down a slippery slope. But, I needed a dessert for a party and these rocked! More than several asked why I made a dessert that didn't fit my new eating regimen. Many of your recipes have become part of my repertoire. Thanks for all the sharing that you do. Happy 2016!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11088302316335952676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-38553730904450590012015-07-30T10:42:14.231-04:002015-07-30T10:42:14.231-04:00Can you substitute coconut oil for canola oil?Can you substitute coconut oil for canola oil?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09911012914720500546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-12212749933720946842015-07-13T14:59:57.393-04:002015-07-13T14:59:57.393-04:00Thank you so much for the quick reply. Thinking b...Thank you so much for the quick reply. Thinking back, I was probably impatient adding the sugar to the whites, and I know for certain I didn't add it in a along the side of the bowl but right in the center of the beaters. Culprit identified!<br />No matter my haphazard skills, the cupcakes are delicious: light and airy and melt in your mouth delicate. And I've not made the ganache yet. (It's that impatience rearing its ugly head again....)<br />Thanks again. Will certainly be making these again.CharmBakesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-52636300550783927662015-07-13T13:23:10.083-04:002015-07-13T13:23:10.083-04:00The reason for whipping the whites with sugar is t...The reason for whipping the whites with sugar is that sugar interacts with the egg white proteins to help stabilize the whipped egg foam, which is a delicate protein network.<br />When you add the sugar while beating the egg whites, it's important to always add sugar in a stream, slowly at the side of the bowl while the whites are being whipped; do not dump it in the center - or they'll just deflate.<br />However, if you try folding sugarless egg whites in the chocolate mixture, they'll deflate immediately.<br /><br />The coconut oil helps the chocolate melt smoothly, use less if you find the flavor to be too strong.<br /><br />Hope this helps!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-29207231814700109862015-07-13T12:58:25.060-04:002015-07-13T12:58:25.060-04:00Hi! Need some help, please.
When I added the coco...Hi! Need some help, please.<br />When I added the coconut sugar to the egg whites, they promptly deflated. No amount of continued beating 're-flated' them. I whipped two more egg whites, folded in the deflated sugar/egg white mixture, then continued with the recipe. Any ideas why the egg whites deflated when I added the sugar?<br />What is the reason for whipping the whites with the sugar? Could I just put all the sugar with the egg yolks and beat them? Then whip the whites separately all by their lonesome selves?<br />Also, does the coconut oil serve any function other than to help the chocolate melt smoothly? I was wondering if I could reduce it by 1/3, because I thought the coconut flavor a bit too pronounced for me.<br />Otherwise, the cupcakes are in the oven. Looking particularly luscious. Can't wait to cool and frost and devour.<br />Thank you for a promising recipe!CharmBakesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-41550700291765467532015-06-03T23:07:07.312-04:002015-06-03T23:07:07.312-04:00These look AMAZING and I am so making them this we...These look AMAZING and I am so making them this weekend. <br /><br />yay!<br /><br />-Sayeh, The Office Stylist The Office Stylisthttp://www.theofficestylist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-75800565442937810672015-06-03T09:20:57.550-04:002015-06-03T09:20:57.550-04:00I can't believe how fluffy these are, and they...I can't believe how fluffy these are, and they look like the perfect amount of fudgy. I like simple frostings too because so often a traditional frosting is way to sweet for my taste and ruins the taste of the cake! Awesome job all the way around on these!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07172952801761125004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-76376931775274576682015-06-01T17:52:36.158-04:002015-06-01T17:52:36.158-04:00Heck cupcakes are perfect for anyone, whoever said...Heck cupcakes are perfect for anyone, whoever said it is a gender type food is crazy. I love them because it helps me from slicing a BIG piece of cake! One should do it and these topped with the ganache are perfect! And look at you busting out the Latin, bravo!Kevin | Keviniscookinghttp://www.keviniscooking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-36000303328696073612015-06-01T07:37:53.571-04:002015-06-01T07:37:53.571-04:00If I've ever wanted to see a testosterone-load...If I've ever wanted to see a testosterone-loaded cupcake, this is it!<br /><br />great job, and I swear I am not a fond of cupcakes either, but this one seems perfect, not too sweet and not too big. The way I like itSallyBRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00590630253354085944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-83728674158969215512015-06-01T04:12:41.224-04:002015-06-01T04:12:41.224-04:00Mike, chocolate and a bit of sea salt is one of my...Mike, chocolate and a bit of sea salt is one of my favorite flavor combinations. I see that you added some espresso to the batter as well - that is always so nice as it intensifies the flavors even more - and I am impressed by your Latin as well - I studied it for five years in school but I rarely stumbled upon some lovely Latin phrases on blogs - how fun!<br />Your cupcakes look like a pretty healthy/delicious treat to me!<br />AndreaAndrea_TheKitchenLionesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188562947486964076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-26451808643441751842015-05-31T23:57:26.110-04:002015-05-31T23:57:26.110-04:00Mike, these are some perfect flourless cupcakes..t...Mike, these are some perfect flourless cupcakes..they are adore. Hey, my boys and hubs would have a bunch of these. Not girly at all;).<br />Ok, I have another from your space to make. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370921949266605002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-67401131995612388572015-05-31T08:22:18.156-04:002015-05-31T08:22:18.156-04:00You would use protein powder instead of the instan...You would use protein powder instead of the instant coffee. Just a thought!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-37694613962413445022015-05-31T08:20:44.727-04:002015-05-31T08:20:44.727-04:00Thanks Cheri. I hope you're having a great wee...Thanks Cheri. I hope you're having a great weekend yourself!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-66676118828782423882015-05-31T08:20:11.060-04:002015-05-31T08:20:11.060-04:00I'm happy you enjoy this recipe Debbie!I'm happy you enjoy this recipe Debbie!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-48099334378490230142015-05-31T08:19:40.734-04:002015-05-31T08:19:40.734-04:00Niece is a huge fan of the classic yellow cupcake ...Niece is a huge fan of the classic yellow cupcake with white frosting, that's what she always gets!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-13239249709452375422015-05-31T08:15:23.814-04:002015-05-31T08:15:23.814-04:00Thank you so much Lauren!Thank you so much Lauren!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-60417031530504656882015-05-31T08:12:42.013-04:002015-05-31T08:12:42.013-04:00I went once to SSSB in LES it's a pretty cool ...I went once to SSSB in LES it's a pretty cool spot. But Niece is a big fan of Red Hens, so that's where we always end up going! Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-51063602586536018112015-05-31T08:10:23.405-04:002015-05-31T08:10:23.405-04:00Cold and wet? That must be miserable. Is full on s...Cold and wet? That must be miserable. Is full on summer on this side of the pond!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-73482976164345914552015-05-31T08:09:11.203-04:002015-05-31T08:09:11.203-04:00Thanks Alexa!Thanks Alexa!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-55954040765707265032015-05-31T08:08:42.753-04:002015-05-31T08:08:42.753-04:00I knew you'd be impressed by my Latin, I just ...I knew you'd be impressed by my Latin, I just knew it!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-74860164850480082232015-05-31T08:07:19.036-04:002015-05-31T08:07:19.036-04:00A masculine cupcake? I don't there's such ...A masculine cupcake? I don't there's such a thing as a masculine cupcake ;)Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-66781604201887797802015-05-31T08:05:32.395-04:002015-05-31T08:05:32.395-04:00We should definitely have a conversation about flo...We should definitely have a conversation about flourless chocolate cakes Shash!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-30492864468766616252015-05-31T08:04:19.577-04:002015-05-31T08:04:19.577-04:00So true Lauren!So true Lauren!Mike @TheIronYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366439657152961176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852827703279494520.post-64748341473787686682015-05-31T03:53:30.932-04:002015-05-31T03:53:30.932-04:00I love recipes I can make. LOL I wonder how it wou...I love recipes I can make. LOL I wonder how it would be if I added protein powder....<br />I'm pinning it for later.Debbiehttp://debbieinshape.com/blog-2/noreply@blogger.com