Mad about Ladyfinger Sponges
Ladyfinger sponges, also known as Savoiardi, are a staple in my pantry. I love having these light and sweet sponges on hand, so I can whip up a tiramisu on short notice. But more importantly, I love how gorgeous they look on the side of a cake, large or small. Add on a satin ribbon and the cake takes on a regal look!
This birthday cake (made for a client’s friend) looks like a Charlotte Russe on the outside, but it’s really 3 layers of sponge cake, sandwiched with 2 layers of homemade strawberry compote and cream.
I wasn’t sure how to completely cover the top with strawberries as requested. Initially, I’d thought of placing whole strawberries with their bottoms up, but changed my mind when I realised that it would look terrible because the berries were of vastly different sizes.
I’m really glad I went with the sliced version on this cake. I’ll definitely be using this layout again. I only hope WL and her dinner guests were as pleased with the cake as I was!
September 24th, 2007 at 5:59 am
I love the way you decorated the top with sliced strawberries…
September 25th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
hello~ may i know where can i get sesame paste for macaroon? my sister-in law need them for her pastries but we dunno where to get it. do we make it ourselves or buy it from places?
please enlighten me~
thanks~
September 25th, 2007 at 2:53 pm
Hi Pauline, I make my own paste. However, I think it may be possible to buy some kind of ground sesame mix (I’m not sure what else besides sesame is in the mix) at some supermarkets. I’ve think I’ve seen it at the Isetan supermarket at Lido.
September 25th, 2007 at 9:56 pm
Hi Karen…what a gorgeous cake!! Too beautiful to be eaten and I totally agree what you say about the savoiardi making a cake look regal…however I use them more to cover up my mistakes on a cake with not so pretty sides heh heh heh…oops.. =)
September 25th, 2007 at 10:36 pm
oh okay. thanks thanks. i think i will buy the paste cux i dunno how make them at all. definately going to taste very -___________- if i were to make it.
=)
thank u.
September 25th, 2007 at 10:39 pm
and ooo! what did u does on the thing on the blackforest macaroon? and what’s a macaroon?!
September 26th, 2007 at 11:11 am
Thanks, Stef! Yes, they are a great way to cover up mistakes.
Pauline: The mix I saw was a dry mix, so I think you may need to add water to make it into a paste.
Macarons are “cookies” made from meringue, almond flour and icing sugar. A macaron has a thin crisp shell on the outside. The inside is soft, chewy. If you’d like to try one, Bakerzin or Canele (Robertson Walk) sells them.
September 26th, 2007 at 11:27 am
ooo! okay. den why ur b/f macaroon has pink powder on top eh? or did i make a mistake?
September 26th, 2007 at 7:54 pm
I’ve just came across your blog… well, all I have to say is, I love it! You’re so good in baking, keep it up!
September 28th, 2007 at 2:34 am
Gorgeous cakes! Absolutely gorgeous!
September 29th, 2007 at 6:26 pm
how big is your tiramisu?!? how do u get it to that size?!?
pansy
September 29th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
Thanks, everyone!
Pansy: It’s 3 inches across without the ladyfinger sponges. Use a small dessert ring. It was a pain to unmould though.
October 1st, 2007 at 2:21 am
lovely cakes…did u bake yr own ladyfinger or was it store bought as i have not bake them before.
If i pour the tiramisu mixture..will it flow out from the lady finger.
thanks
November 2nd, 2007 at 7:26 pm
hi, may i know where can i buy the ladyfinger sponges??
thanks
November 3rd, 2007 at 4:19 pm
sandii: You have to make the tiramisu cake first and place the sponges around it only after the cream has set.
phyllis: They are available at Cold Storage.
November 10th, 2007 at 2:24 pm
where to get those ladyfingers biscuit
April 2nd, 2008 at 3:44 pm
hello.. would like to ask u where can i get those ladyfinger biscuits? thanks..
April 2nd, 2008 at 4:49 pm
saw ur reply for phyllis.. =]
April 7th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
issit possible to get tiramisu receipe from u?
June 29th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
hi! is it possible i get your recipe for the strawberry cake??? its so pretty! was it difficult to make? been looking around for a good recipe, and i chanced upon your website! seeing how you made this so many times, IT’S SURE TO BE GOOD! is it like a strawberry short cake? i wanna try making it!
April 13th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Hi! where did you buy the mascerpone cheese for your tiramisu recipe? been trying to look for it but to no avail.
April 13th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Mascarpone cheese is available at Cold Storage, Carrefour and Phoon Huat, among other places.