Cake Run 16: Portobello "Red Velvet Cheesecake" Part 2

Welcome to the 16th episode of Cake Run. Another cake from the cute pastry counter in the middle of a bustling mall will be featured in this entry. Since the shop only offers a few selection of cakes, around 4 different kinds to be exact, I cannot shy away from the red velvet once again. 

However, this is a level up to the other red velvets I have tried as it cheesecake. As a cake lover, you cannot not have a special place in your heart for cheesecakes.

Visual: Purity! How can you be so white and yet so red? It reminds me of an office lady who commands the presence of her entire staff via domination of the white blazer and white heels. It really does flash a vivid picture of that kind of lady this cake represents.

In contrast with other red velvets wherein there is only a play of white and red colors, this one poses its identity as being a cheesecake by having its presence sponged in between the reds and the whites. Imagine boss lady coming into work wearing gold bangles around her wrist. Wouldn't that be a delight?

Taste: 3 in 1 package deal. I love it! You have cream, red velvet and cheese...what more can you ask for? The white cream is quite a disappointment. I was expecting it to be cheesy cream but it tasted like ordinary cream with a little after taste. The red velvet has a good texture and has a presence that does not lose with its neighboring layers. Usually, it is quite challenging to bring out the taste of the breading as the cream, icing, cheese, crust and the like tries to dominate your palate but this one was able to stand out amidst its formidable foes. The cheese is quite good with its soft texture but it is sadly ordinary tasting, meaning lots of cheesecakes employs the same type of cheese. Plus, I was looking for the salty factor that usually surprises your taste buds and is a presence in the most revered red velvets.

Have Velvet-y Sunday . Feel free to share your playful comments and insights. For those of you who are into chocolates, you might be interested to check their Chocolate Ganache. 

Cake Run 15: Portobello "Chocolate Ganache" Part 1

Welcome to the 15th episode of Cake Run. Coming across a mini pastry shop in the middle of a bustling mall is quite a feat and a feast to one's eyes. At a glance, you would not get hooked with the pastries but rather with the shelves of designs reminding you of a lady's room. 

It is quite obvious as to which particular market the makers are targeting, which according to my tastes, is quite successful. Before I know it, I was already browsing the cookies, pastries and of course the cakes that this pastry counter has to offer. 

Cake selections are quite few but it has to take more than just quantity as a criteria for me to judge whether a pastry shop is worth a shot.

Chocolate Ganache

Visual: Looks Filling! The thickness of the chocolate ganache almost resembles the chocolate breading. The surface resembles a bed of flower petals, glamoring the cake further enriching its taste through its looks.

Taste: Delightful! The breading has a soft texture but is quite compact so it is very filling. The ganache as expected is creamy and would surely make you want more. However, having tasted lots of chocolate cakes that makes use of ganache, it has to take more than just that for me to consider it special or unique. But given the price and the not so little slice, you can consider it as a chocolate cake worth its name.

Feel free to share your playful comments and insights. Stay tune for Part 2:)