tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post5332228358701895226..comments2024-03-12T03:49:57.451-06:00Comments on Little Corner of Mine: Pandan Chiffon Cake 2 (Healthier Version)Little Corner of Minehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09722570387776029291noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-85524895312206401302011-11-19T09:45:45.828-07:002011-11-19T09:45:45.828-07:00Hi Akimori,
I grew up in a country where coconut ...Hi Akimori,<br /><br />I grew up in a country where coconut milk is a staple. We put it in everything, from rice, curries, cake, cookies, kuih (Asian cake), sweet dessert soup, basically everything one can think of. We couldn't avoid it, you either eat something that contains coconut milk everyday or a few times a week. Coconut milk is so fragrant and it makes all the food delicious, it's hard to resist. What I found out was people who live there, who are young and super skinny have very high cholesterol level (which would ultimately lead to heart disease). Not to say those who are middle age and above and over weight. I for one who would not recommend anyone to eat coconut oil or coconut milk everyday because of it's high saturated fat content. But I wouldn't mind in moderation or once a week. I know coconut water is good for us, we drink that to quench thirst. We grated coconut flesh to make candied coconut and for topping in Asian cake. But for coconut milk and coconut oil, I am skeptical and would be very careful. Of course that's purely my opinion, you can believe whatever you wish.<br /><br />Here's a link for you:<br />http://www.abc.net.au/health/thepulse/stories/2008/09/25/2372372.htmLittle Corner of Minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722570387776029291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-51955947840863620152011-11-19T05:53:24.556-07:002011-11-19T05:53:24.556-07:00Coconut is one of the healthiest products known on...Coconut is one of the healthiest products known on Earth and so replacing it with cow's milk is not really "healthier" ^^ While it may be true that coconut milk or oil are rich in fats, even saturated fats, due to unique properties of those fats combined, coconut makes you actually lose weight. There has been studies that has shown not only dietary properties of coconut oil (or coconut fruit, but consumed in larger quantities), but also health benefit (please do google!). So by all means, eat coconut. The only drawback of this miraculous oil (unrefined, cold-produced) is it's price.Akimorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-36656427935227765262011-10-11T08:31:42.369-06:002011-10-11T08:31:42.369-06:00Hi Dumpling love, thank you for taking the time t...Hi Dumpling love, thank you for taking the time to feedback to me. I'm so glad you and your family liked it. :)Little Corner of Minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722570387776029291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-38505577692758946232011-10-10T18:40:45.464-06:002011-10-10T18:40:45.464-06:00I made this the other day and it was perfect! My w...I made this the other day and it was perfect! My whole family liked it. <br /><br />Thanks for a great recipe!Dumpling Lovehttp://dumpling-love.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-87784970820294306282011-07-27T09:29:26.091-06:002011-07-27T09:29:26.091-06:00Anon, not sure but one crucial step in when blendi...Anon, not sure but one crucial step in when blending the egg whites into the batter, make sure you don't release too much bubbles when stirring and yet mix thoroughly. Good Luck!Little Corner of Minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722570387776029291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-1627194356774527262011-07-26T22:09:53.875-06:002011-07-26T22:09:53.875-06:00Hi, I really like your blog & recipes. Have tr...Hi, I really like your blog & recipes. Have tried making the chiffon cake. But failed the 2nd time. Don't know what caused the cake to collapse. Any advice for me? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-27090961707299286412011-04-02T09:27:40.404-06:002011-04-02T09:27:40.404-06:00You're welcome Joan and thanks for your feedba...You're welcome Joan and thanks for your feedback. :) Glad you liked it.Little Corner of Minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722570387776029291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-24236302388127521882011-04-01T18:22:40.589-06:002011-04-01T18:22:40.589-06:00Thanks for posting this! It was a great cake. I h...Thanks for posting this! It was a great cake. I had to substitute the pandan paste with pandan essence since I could not find the paste in my local Asian store. I made cupcakes instead and baked for 18 minutes. I noticed that the cupcakes baked in the top rack of my oven were fine, but the cupcakes from the lower rack sunk in the middle and shriveled up into weird shapes. All my later cupcake trays went alone in the top rack and looked great. Again thanks for the recipe! JoanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-54134128893071648732010-10-10T23:23:23.561-06:002010-10-10T23:23:23.561-06:00This one really looks so soft and yummy! It has be...This one really looks so soft and yummy! It has been a long time since I mad e some chiffon cake!dining room tablehttp://www.organictables.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-51122136463570936212010-10-10T16:11:00.829-06:002010-10-10T16:11:00.829-06:00That one really tall chiffon. Ur family is lucky t...That one really tall chiffon. Ur family is lucky to have u make healthier versions of food for them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-44566236101741908862010-10-09T16:53:55.781-06:002010-10-09T16:53:55.781-06:00This cake looks so spongy and soft! I have not eat...This cake looks so spongy and soft! I have not eaten pandan cakes for an extremely long time. The last time I ate it was probably when I was still in primary school - your post brings back memories...!!Cooking Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04668185205773012090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-64097972002752054342010-10-09T15:29:07.705-06:002010-10-09T15:29:07.705-06:00You are good with healthy cakes :)You are good with healthy cakes :)tigerfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13575213806359208350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-17214104444423430342010-10-09T08:15:35.862-06:002010-10-09T08:15:35.862-06:00Haha Joy, Yup!
Indo-eat, you should try it! ;)
N...Haha Joy, Yup!<br /><br />Indo-eat, you should try it! ;)<br /><br />Noobcook, me too! I liked this healthier version. :P<br /><br />Min, sure you can use your normal low fat milk. The milks sold in US came in fat free, 1%, 2% and whole. ;)Little Corner of Minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722570387776029291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-49350951092938346232010-10-09T07:58:24.734-06:002010-10-09T07:58:24.734-06:00Ya, I like this one which is healthier :) What is ...Ya, I like this one which is healthier :) What is 1% milk? Can I use the normal low fat milk?Minhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089924311608138217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-927978933010581552010-10-09T07:43:27.795-06:002010-10-09T07:43:27.795-06:00I love healthier version, and glad to hear that it...I love healthier version, and glad to hear that it's still fragrant. I have to bookmark this recipe in case I have courage to bake cakes next time hehe :)Noob Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07275360504126407602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-52010428870795045282010-10-08T21:17:11.186-06:002010-10-08T21:17:11.186-06:00Yay! this kind of cakes that I grew up. My late mo...Yay! this kind of cakes that I grew up. My late mom used to make it. But, I've never made it yet.Indonesia Eatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01919748504479459122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-45272007232441749512010-10-08T12:36:30.813-06:002010-10-08T12:36:30.813-06:00Great recipe. Any healthier version is good for m...Great recipe. Any healthier version is good for me. It lets me eat more of it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024438780131741078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-50766700408251071982010-10-08T10:18:20.797-06:002010-10-08T10:18:20.797-06:00Thanks Belinda. Haha...have no plan on opening a ...Thanks Belinda. Haha...have no plan on opening a bakery. :P<br /><br />Great Zoe! To me, this version is equally good. :)<br /><br />Thanks x3baking... oh yeah sometimes ignorance is bliss, but then might turn out overweight if we still eat like a teenager. So, if given a choice, I prefer to be in the know. Hahaha....<br /><br />Rack of Lam, don't use pandan powder, go get the paste. I posted a picture in my blog, check it out, this Pandan paste should be available in the Asian market in New York. ;)<br /><br />Wendy, picture posted. Go buy and give it a try, you will love this Pandan (screwpine leave) fragrant.<br /><br />Haha Rita, don't look down at your skill, who knows, you might be able to? ;)<br /><br />Thanks busygran, yeah I noticed. Going to try cake flour on sponge cake too. Hehehe...<br /><br />Haha thanks Ju. :PLittle Corner of Minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722570387776029291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-72393766625464849122010-10-07T22:22:37.405-06:002010-10-07T22:22:37.405-06:00Yeah, pandan chiffon is a cake I can never say no ...Yeah, pandan chiffon is a cake I can never say no to. You're v smart! Can even think of making a healthier version. :)Ju (The Little Teochew)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15400827190284879780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-39222998992483033672010-10-07T20:23:17.707-06:002010-10-07T20:23:17.707-06:00Nice, spongy and soft! Cake flour is very suitable...Nice, spongy and soft! Cake flour is very suitable for chiffon cakes.busygranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00514331411882321144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-46613780870336029872010-10-07T19:24:02.197-06:002010-10-07T19:24:02.197-06:00aiyoyo i don't think i have the skill to even ...aiyoyo i don't think i have the skill to even make the cake hehehehAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172010778899777034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-21054008479803999502010-10-07T19:12:50.429-06:002010-10-07T19:12:50.429-06:00I saw many recipe with panda. I never tried cooki...I saw many recipe with panda. I never tried cooking with pandan. Would you mind showing us your package of pandan paste? I love to try this healthier version of your pandan cake. Thanks.Wendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-53665345621436430622010-10-07T18:00:16.507-06:002010-10-07T18:00:16.507-06:00I've been wanting to bake with pandan powder, ...I've been wanting to bake with pandan powder, but I can't find any in Asian supermarkets in New York! Where can I get some?Rack of Lamhttp://rackoflam.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-82238566263807689212010-10-07T17:44:59.264-06:002010-10-07T17:44:59.264-06:00I can totally relate to the counting calories thin...I can totally relate to the counting calories thing. When I was in middle school, I ate half of a pizza and I don't even think I gained any weight. (around 11 inches in diameter) Now that I bake, I know how much butter/fat goes into the goods and I don't trust eating outside either. Sometimes, ignorance is bliss. :) This is so cool, you were able to adapt the recipe and have it turn out great still.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11497809.post-11947531994278795302010-10-07T16:21:28.457-06:002010-10-07T16:21:28.457-06:00Love the healthy version of cake. I will try this ...Love the healthy version of cake. I will try this option if I'm making Pandan cake the next time :DZoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421563268838633392noreply@blogger.com