Comments on: The Pumpkin Couscous Cake That No One Almost Ate.

By: FoodEater

FoodEater — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:17:53 +0000

Amey: This was the first recipe from the book that I’ve tried. It drew me right to it because of it’s simplicity (and to fill my need of something to bring to a brunch). I’m surprised you find the book intimidating because there’s so many yummy sounding recipes in there that seem very easy to make. I’ve got my whole book all of full of bookmarks already with all the dishes I want to try! Check out some of the grain, rice or pasta recipes… there are many that seem pretty straightforward. And good luck!

fakefur: Absolutely I think a “whipped cream” type topping would be perfect… It’s nearly begging for it! Or maybe even a yummy sweet cashew cream. And I think the strawberries would be delicious too. Or maybe a sprinkling of some currants or raisins… or… what about even mixing some raisins right into the cake as it sets? When I gave this to my mom she immediately mentioned it would go good with Cool-Whip. There’s a similar couscous cake recipe in Vegan Planet that gets a topping of “Pear and Dried Plum Compote”. Robin also mentioned in her comment above an apricot pineapple version that sounds amazing too.

I’m so glad you tried HealthyCA, I can’t think of a tastier place to go for lunch. Too bad they’re not open for dinner, eh?

By: fakefur

fakefur — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:50:16 +0000

one of my favorite flavors is PUMPKIN! this cake looked so yummy (and i was SO HAPPY that is was from one of my already favorite cookbooks) that i made it this morning for a vegan potluck tonight. do you think it needs some tofu whipped topping or any ideas for a garnish on the pieces that would make it prettier? (what goes well with pumpkin? would a sliced strawberry be bad?)

LOVE your blog - i am slowly following in your footstep. Went to healthyCA two days ago - and YUM - it was fab!

THANKS!

By: Cookiemouse

Cookiemouse — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:50:56 +0000

That cake picture is fantastic! I wanna check out that cookbook too.

By: Amey

Amey — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:43:05 +0000

Cool.
I have that cookbook, but I really don’t use it almost ever. I guess I’m intimidated by it. What other recipes do you recommend?

:) Amey

By: jd

jd — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:51:43 +0000

what an intriguing cake!

By: FoodEater

FoodEater — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:52:20 +0000

vegoftheweek: Yeah, Robin’s millet idea sounds great… let us know how it turns out!

By: vegoftheweek

vegoftheweek — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:03:17 +0000

I have some millet in my cabinet I need to find a use for…Maybe I’ll try Robin’s suggestion.

By: VeggieGirl

VeggieGirl — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:39:04 +0000

Haha, no worries - I get the dates wrong for events TOO often!! :0D

Very intriguing cake variety - I like it!