tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post6027266103529813751..comments2024-03-21T19:12:29.942+00:00Comments on As Strong As Soup: Mr Barry’s Chocolate Cake – A Random RecipePhil in the Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904292856978631382noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-56346458748828247382018-01-28T07:45:37.531+00:002018-01-28T07:45:37.531+00:00The recipe no longer appears in the link you gave ...The recipe no longer appears in the link you gave but it can be found on nigella.com here:<br />https://www.nigella.com/recipes/members/rose-hs-michael-barry-s-crafty-chocolate-cake<br />Luckily I also have a book found in a charity shop that has it in - you can't beat having a paper copy of favourite recipes, the internet is so fickle!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-88318749570306205802013-08-10T23:41:48.013+01:002013-08-10T23:41:48.013+01:00Just about everybody I know has made the salt for ...Just about everybody I know has made the salt for sugar mistake at least once so you're not alone. believe me. I've never done it myself, but saying that is tempting fate - it can only be a matter of time. Mr MB was a fine, no nonsense cook and this cake was typical of his food in many ways. Thanks for visiting.Phil in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904292856978631382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-90555781844341437022013-08-10T18:21:05.754+01:002013-08-10T18:21:05.754+01:00Wonderful cook he was. Made this for my son who wa...Wonderful cook he was. Made this for my son who was in the RAF in the 80's and this was his ery own favourite. One time when he was some with a couple of mates I made this choc cake, and having been to a tupperware party where they had run out of labels,I got mixed up and put Saxa salt into my lovely cake instead of the fine caster sugar! What a pallava, the choc smell of the cake all over the house and unfit to eat. But they had had T-bone steaks for dinner so I was forgiven. Mind you I was more careful of labels on different containers ever after. CheersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15433168193418369387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-24146831536026862022012-07-09T09:46:24.481+01:002012-07-09T09:46:24.481+01:00Easy and Simple recipe! What can I ask for but a p...Easy and Simple recipe! What can I ask for but a plate of that scrumptious delight! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe! Have a happy evening!Wisconsin Responsible Beverage Serverhttp://www.learn2serve.com/wisconsin-beverage-server/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-89677995002288172392012-04-30T19:50:55.849+01:002012-04-30T19:50:55.849+01:00Gorgeous color and loft ... does it ever even need...Gorgeous color and loft ... does it ever even need a frosting? Looks so moist and light! Kudos, Phil!Susan Lindquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039551683129884367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-30092319558464340222012-04-29T19:11:46.308+01:002012-04-29T19:11:46.308+01:00I've never even heard of him until you brought...I've never even heard of him until you brought him up. anyway I hopped over from dom's roundup because this looked just too perfect to miss. that light, fluffy sponge, ooh!Shu Hanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248873228185558472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-50953938144456559762012-04-27T20:42:00.949+01:002012-04-27T20:42:00.949+01:00I had forgotten about Michael Barry, so thanks for...I had forgotten about Michael Barry, so thanks for reminding me and I like the image of you in that pub. They should do repeats of Food and Drink, I am sure there is room somewhere on one of the many channels. The cake looks very lovely.Kathhttp://www.theordinarycook.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-16208676018653575912012-04-26T19:41:17.109+01:002012-04-26T19:41:17.109+01:00Oh wow...this looks like the perfect slice...light...Oh wow...this looks like the perfect slice...light and spongy with a dusting of icing!! This wouldn't look out of place in a good coffee shop!! :-)Lauralovescakeshttp://www.lauralovescakes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-9688187616913480282012-04-24T19:27:53.102+01:002012-04-24T19:27:53.102+01:00My goodness Phil, the cake looks to die for! Is it...My goodness Phil, the cake looks to die for! Is it quite a moist cake? It does look very inviting. Love apricots - and funnily enough just posted a baked apricot recipe with walnuts -, brilliant idea to use instead of cream, thanks for sharing,<br />OzlemOzlem's Turkish Tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04094209697788029851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-61876643970562147852012-04-23T22:50:29.805+01:002012-04-23T22:50:29.805+01:00That's a brilliant idea. We really should have...That's a brilliant idea. We really should have tried that. I'd rather get a piece of cake than an election leaflet.Phil in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904292856978631382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-22314194064809925742012-04-23T20:04:08.387+01:002012-04-23T20:04:08.387+01:00But what was his manifesto Phil? I now have an ima...But what was his manifesto Phil? I now have an image of a great baking campaign. Elect me and you shall all eat cake!Choclettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173996730095174268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-3566001880910264982012-04-22T19:00:50.825+01:002012-04-22T19:00:50.825+01:00The cake looks delicious, Phil, and I remember Mic...The cake looks delicious, Phil, and I remember Michael Barry and 'Food and Drink' well.Snowyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04944724956205419885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-38501118539890856312012-04-22T16:53:25.902+01:002012-04-22T16:53:25.902+01:00What a beautiful cake, another one of your delicio...What a beautiful cake, another one of your delicious creations. The slice looks so perfect! I've finally done it! I've attempted to recreate your Canelés. I couldn't get the timing or oven temperature right. <br /><br />http://www.cakesandteacups.com/2012/04/caneles.htmlVanessa @ Cakes and Teacupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14632418231158733392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-13018996953718375802012-04-22T09:47:48.569+01:002012-04-22T09:47:48.569+01:00Wonderful looking cake - I love the look of that s...Wonderful looking cake - I love the look of that slice. My mum had one of his books when I was a child and I know I've made this cake in the past - I should revisit it soon. Interesting the history you give about Michael Barry - I certainly didn't know his real name or his background.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13067886984635079539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-77195374163844094732012-04-22T01:09:10.930+01:002012-04-22T01:09:10.930+01:00Dear Phil, Beautiful looking cake. I have not hear...Dear Phil, Beautiful looking cake. I have not heard of this man, but this sure looks good. Blessings, CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04945906301035526440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-22874086614460681502012-04-21T00:03:08.910+01:002012-04-21T00:03:08.910+01:00Gorgeous cake and a trip down memory lane! I reall...Gorgeous cake and a trip down memory lane! I really, really want a slice of your cake!Baking Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12225663843015884639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-12220851492411438732012-04-20T22:45:12.571+01:002012-04-20T22:45:12.571+01:00I don't remember these programmes but this cak...I don't remember these programmes but this cake looks really chocolatey so I might look Michael Barry up and check out his other recipes. GGGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123157462931184404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-60356730907926614402012-04-20T18:06:21.418+01:002012-04-20T18:06:21.418+01:00I have his seasonal cookbook and remember that he ...I have his seasonal cookbook and remember that he uses the term "crafty" quite a lot! LOVE the look of that light and airy cake, very "more-ish". KarenKaren S Boothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024864830370677754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-69596348837430480462012-04-20T09:39:11.512+01:002012-04-20T09:39:11.512+01:00I remember him!... wow, this is bringing back so m...I remember him!... wow, this is bringing back so many memories!... thank you!... I love the cake, it really does look light and fluffy... I shall enjoy this for my celebrations... thank you so much for taking part xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431297921869969693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-19691492953625055292012-04-19T21:55:25.791+01:002012-04-19T21:55:25.791+01:00Gosh I had forgotten all about Food & Drink. T...Gosh I had forgotten all about Food & Drink. This cake looks so moist and I really want a slice right now! Lovely photo.MissCakeBakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011701273453302769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-18023616057299594972012-04-19T19:33:09.727+01:002012-04-19T19:33:09.727+01:00Goodness me, this is just amazing. You bake always...Goodness me, this is just amazing. You bake always excellent cakes!Alidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852806349180621183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-10320031258076002542012-04-19T17:30:58.480+01:002012-04-19T17:30:58.480+01:00Have never heard of him but the cake looks gorgeou...Have never heard of him but the cake looks gorgeous!Please Do Not Feed The Animals.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18253995950103215275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-40198040984127728352012-04-19T11:03:57.249+01:002012-04-19T11:03:57.249+01:00I miss those TV programmes, with Michael Barry and...I miss those TV programmes, with Michael Barry and his co-presenters. We watched most of them. <br />We have an excellent book by Mr Barry called "the crafty French cook" which we use regularly.<br />This cake looks delicious, very chocolatey and easy too - will make a note of the recipe and give it a try. Thanks for the link.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-66891035679071833592012-04-19T10:16:52.226+01:002012-04-19T10:16:52.226+01:00Mmmm, it looks lovely and moist. I will check out ...Mmmm, it looks lovely and moist. I will check out the Oxfam site as I would like to have this recipe!Vanilla Frost Cakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07115923949250322543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578151607368747182.post-55796494915909327462012-04-19T08:57:10.320+01:002012-04-19T08:57:10.320+01:00We both love chocolate cake, can we pop over for a...We both love chocolate cake, can we pop over for a slice please. Yum yum. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.com