Friday 29 March 2013

Rabbit-proof fence...and the giveaway prize...

I promised to share my cake with you today.  It's taken me a little longer because I had run out of KitKats (other chocolate fingers are also available ;-)) and Mr Happy Larder had to dash to the shops to get some more.  So, finally, here it is:

I hope it tastes good - fingers crossed!  I saw the KitKat fence idea a little while ago online and thought that would make the ideal decoration.  Unfortunately, I can't remember where I saw it but if I do, I will let you know.  The cake itself is just a simple chocolate sponge with a layer of chocolate ganache in the middle and on the outside.  Ganache is something I had never made before but it is very easy - it's basically just heated double cream with melted chocolate.  Once cooled you can use it to create a wonderful even glaze on a cake or leave it a little longer and it becomes pipeable and spreadable for cake decoration.  The little carrots in the picture are shop-bought, the rabbits (recognise Karl?) are made out of marzipan and the lawn is just a bit of green icing, rolled out thinly.  The ribbon came from one of my birthday presents - I knew it would come in handy one day :-).  So, all in all not a difficult cake at all but I am very pleased with the result and hope my niece and sister-in-law will be too.

I had also promised you some more details about the next giveaway.  Please remember to stop by on Monday, leave a comment and you are in with a chance to win a copy of the River Cottage Handbook BREAD.  It is an absolute gem of a book and got me into making my own bread, so I hope the winner will enjoy it as much as I do.  Also, there is a US version available, so I can get that one for the winner if preferred.

Right, time to lay the table for coffee and cake now...

Have a very happy Easter!

PS:  recipes for the chocolate sponge & ganache to follow shortly...

7 comments:

  1. That is the most adorable thing ever :) You outdid yourself this time! I have heard you speak of that book before....I imagine it is sooooooo good!

    Blessings on your visit .....Lucky ducks, I know the cake will be a hit.

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    1. Thank you Kim - that's really kind! I am pleased to say it tasted nice too - phew! I always worry a little about that bit :-)
      I hope you have a lovely Easter weekend! Kirsten x

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  2. Oh you did a fabulous job!! I can not imagine that cake would not taste good. They will be in chocolate heaven. Well done. Have a wonderful Easter with your family. I hope you have some sunny days. Jan :)

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    1. Thank you Jan - we are all in a slight chocolate coma ;-) I hope you have a sunny Easter with your family! Kirsten x

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  3. Mmm Kit Kats...nom nom nom :-) I made something similar for my son's birthday cakes 30 years ago. Make an oval cake then thickly ice it with green icing for a football oval (everyone had green tongues) and stick Arnott's Choc Sticks biscuits all the way around. I did a pool once for my daughter with blue icing and Arnott's Choc Sticks (everyone had blue tongues) for a swimming pool :-) Memories :-) Happy Easter to you and your family Kirsten X

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    1. Oh, I love the football oval and pool ideas! Chocolate fingers are a great cake decoration, aren't they? Have a very happy Easter too! Kirsten x

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  4. That cake looks too good to eat:)))) Love those kitkats!

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