An exploration into the syncretism of traditional soul food flavor, five-star chef artistry (sometimes), and healthier vegan ingredients.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Mardi Gras Checkerboard cake
This one is pretty much self-explanatory! I mainly wanted to give my new checkerboard pans a spin. There's nothing mystical about it; it's just an insert that you put in each regular round pan that you wash off & reuse every time that separates the colored batters while you pour them in. Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is the last day of feasting, merriment, and general mischief before Ash Wednesday & the 40-day abstinence of whatever you desire to sacrifice, or fasts according to tradition, during Christian Lent. As some of you may know, I adore French culture as well as baking - and the Mardi Gras festival is a big part of that. Its traditional colors are d'or (ou jaune), verte, et violette, which are presented here in vanilla cake and lemon buttercream frosting. Vegan sprinkles for the win!
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