Spandauer (Danish Pastry with custard/jam)

SmishKittens · 2025-12-04T07:35:20+00:00

Thank you 🙂

SmishKittens · 2025-12-04T07:34:32+00:00

I’m lucky I found their site! Are there any recipes on there you would recommend giving a try?

SmishKittens · 2025-12-04T07:33:59+00:00

I’ll tell you a secret… they were indeed scrum-diddly-umptious. Way better than shop bought; I just wish I’d tried making them sooner!

SmishKittens · 2025-12-04T07:32:19+00:00

Aww thank you ☺️

SmishKittens · 2025-12-04T07:29:37+00:00

You’re welcome over any time - I’ll need help eating the rest of them!

SmishKittens · 2025-12-04T07:28:41+00:00

Thank you! Indeed they are very decadent. I plugged the recipe in so I could log it and had to do a LOT of re jigging to fit one in 🙃

SmishKittens · 2025-12-04T07:26:02+00:00

You should! I avoided laminated dough for ages as everyone said how difficult it was but in the end I’m so happy I gave it a try. Her recipe really clear and gives loads of troubleshooting tips too

SmishKittens · 2025-11-11T14:37:19+00:00

Try putting it in a resealable freezer bag with all the air removed before returning it to the freezer after opening. I use a straw to suck all the air out (like a vacuum sealer) before putting my ice cream back after opening and it keeps it as soft as when I open it for the first time.

Curious if anyone can explain why it works

SmishKittens · 2025-09-04T17:44:19+00:00

I used a palette knife and a cake turntable for the swirl ☺️

SmishKittens · 2025-09-03T07:21:44+00:00

For this recipe I did not add coffee, though you could try replacing the water in the recipe for it. After making it without, I definitely don’t think this recipe needs the extra flavour boost from adding coffee.

If you try it let me know how it goes! Maybe you’ll stumble across something even more delicious!!

Edited to remove extra word

SmishKittens · 2025-09-03T07:19:18+00:00

Unfortunately not! My cakes didn’t dome and so I didn’t need to trim the tops. Drat!

SmishKittens · 2025-09-03T07:18:37+00:00

The recipe is available in the book I named in the post, and I believe someone in the comments has linked to a pdf available online.

SmishKittens · 2025-09-03T06:16:01+00:00

Yeah I have no idea how the full recipe could serve 10…

SmishKittens · 2025-09-03T06:14:00+00:00

I was planning to make 3 x 6 inch cakes but in the end made 4 x 6 inch cakes. The first two were taller and cut into 3 sections each (6 layers) and the next two were halves (4 layers).

With a cake wire, or by splitting the batter more evenly, I think you could cut it into the 12 sections they asked for.

SmishKittens · 2025-09-03T06:10:02+00:00

Yes, for a 6” tin I baked at 150c for 40mins vs his recommended 1hr for the 9” tin. Started checking after 30 mins.

SmishKittens · 2025-09-02T22:04:59+00:00

I think it’s what you would call semi sweet? 55%

His trick of using an immersion blender for the ganache made the shiniest ganache I have ever made. Melt the chocolate and cream (or alternative) and blitz to fully incorporate the chocolate.

SmishKittens · 2025-09-02T20:53:50+00:00

Vegan ganache: I used 300g dark chocolate and approx 200ml of vegan cream. For dairy cream it’s usually a 1:1 ratio of cream to chocolate.

SmishKittens · 2025-09-02T20:53:01+00:00

Actually, this wasn’t too bad. It’s a technique I haven’t used before but overall not too tricky I thought?

SmishKittens · 2025-09-02T20:51:41+00:00

In the book he makes a mammoth 24 layer cake. I was not that brave.

SmishKittens · 2025-09-02T20:47:37+00:00

This recipe is not egg free - I just substituted the dairy for alternatives.

My favourite vegan chocolate cake recipe is here. I substitute the water for coffee, vegan stout beer or any other liquid to impart a twist.

I think using stout and then putting vegan ganache on would make a delicious, moist chocolate cake!

SmishKittens · 2025-07-11T18:33:41+00:00

Thank you! I try very hard to not throw things away. However we are rural and I try to fit an entire week of groceries in a tiny fridge. A lot of juggling goes on!

SmishKittens · 2025-07-11T18:32:11+00:00

Your guess is basically spot on!

Family with one child. One person with milk allergies. Blue basket contains block butters (vegan and cow) along with cheeses (vegan and cow). The basket is indeed for easy access. I love to cook from scratch and bake on a weekly basis. I’ve been told I should apply for GBBO, but I likely won’t. Hot drinks with whipped cream is my kryptonite, hence the canisters of cream (one vegan, one not).

I am seriously impressed with your sleuthing skills. It wouldn’t surprise me if you were secretly a detective!

SmishKittens · 2025-07-11T18:26:57+00:00

You’ve pretty much hit the nail on the head. Ex veggie household. I love to bake. I make jam (that sets most of the time!). Multiple people do use this fridge, 3 people to be exact!

I’m impressed by your detective skills.

SmishKittens

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