Espresso White Chocolate Cake - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

[gringalicious]

So I was looking through my recipe notebook/idea book yesterday for where I’d written down this recipe. This is the book that ends up with all the random inspirations I have, notes, reminders, and of course recipes. As I was scrolling through it though, it occurred to me that to anyone else looking through the pages, it would look like complete gibberish and most likely have whoever was looking at it questioning my mental stability.

Ha, when I see those people who seemingly have it all together with those cutesy little decorated bullet journals and a separate notebook where they’ve compartmentalized there lives and planned out what time to brush their teeth I’m like “Who are you!?!?!” or “I’m sorry, I don’t talk to mutants.” Let’s just say I could be a little more organized.

I’m getting there, guys. Slowly, yes, but I’m way more organized than years ago when I started. Also, is anyone else getting lots of snow right now. I just woke up to the most gorgeous layer of white fluff coating the world outside my window an I’m loving it…….but I’m also slightly annoyed at it as well because it makes driving a bit of a challenge. You see, I haven’t been driving for very long because during the 4 years I lived in Chile I didn’t drive much because the majority of vehicles there are manual and I haven’t really mastered that yet. That’s why I’ve been really enjoying living back where most of the cars are automatic and I can drive myself around.

Anyway, the snow and I have this love/hate relationship going on right now because driving in it is another thing I haven’t mastered so it makes it harder to get out. Ugh, but it is sooooo pretty and I’ve missed it all these past Winters while I lived where there wasn’t snow. Clearly, I’m on the fence about the snow.

I think baking is such a great way to spend a snow day though, at least that’s my favorite distraction. This cake was inspired by the current weather because nothing says cozy and warm quite like a hot cappuccino and some sweet white chocolate in a cake form.

For this recipe I like using espresso powder for baking but if you prefer a more vanilla cake with less coffee favor feel free to lessen the amount of espresso powder.

ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL! All of these food photos were taken with my Nikon D5300 and my favorite Lens, the Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. You can find out more in my INTRO POST.

And, by the way, to all the minnows out there, my intro post did a huge $0.21. The key to success on Steemit is to be consistent and persistent.

Also, a huge shoutout to @rigaronib for designing my logo!

For more great food ideas, please do not forget to look at my other recent food posts

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6. Toasted Coconut Caramel Girl Scout Cookie Ice Cream
7. Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
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Recipe available upon request to the first Steemian friend who says today's words : "I need coffee!"

Comments

[munkihun]

it looks very delicious cake.....thanks for good food photography and detail recipe.
i will do as this recipe.

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for taking the time to comment @munkihun

[yummyrum]

Omg gringa! Yummyyyy!

[gringalicious]

thanks so much @yummyrum. this would actually go great with a shot of rum

[maryfavour]

This is an amazing cake, @gringalicious. Okay let me be the first to say

I need coffee 😃

@maryfavour (founder of @redfishpillar & Initiator of #fridayfoodies)

[nithil]

it's very good cake.. @gringalicious i love too eat cake
@nithil

[lellabird60]

This looks absolutely awesome...I think it is a MUST!...thanks again, and, as usual, fabulous pics!

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for taking the time comment @lellabird60, I appreciate it

[edgarsart]

aah it looks to nice! no words

[gringalicious]

thanks so much @edgarsart

[cecicastor]

I am glad you found this recipe! I love coffee and chocolate and any shape or form! And don't be too concerned about a messy notebook. Most creative people I know have messy jot books or scrap books where they jot ideas down, or random drawings. I don't know of many people who have exquisitely kept notebooks that are exceptionally creative!

[gringalicious]

Always so sweet @cecicastor, thanks so much for the great commenting!

[offbeatbroad]

Mmm white chocolate and coffee are so good together - white mochas used to be my favorite. This cake looks delicious!
Do you always use espresso powder, or have you ever used brewed coffee/espresso?

[gringalicious]

I mix it up on powder verses brewed. I think I prefer the powder.

Congrats on the success of your Duck Wrap post, that should be encouraging for you?!

Thanks so much for all of your support

[offbeatbroad]

Good to know! I'm going to have to get some. I've only ever used brewed coffee (sometimes very strong to get the right amount of flavor) but liquid can be a bit of a pain to work with.

Thank you! Yes, I'm feeling very encouraged. It's exciting to feel validated when you pour a lot of work into something. 😊

[drobinson]

Is dark chocolate mocha next, @gringalicious?! :D

[gringalicious]

that's awesome inspiration, thanks so much BubBub (now that's a great username)

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[hms818]

That looks really delicious...

[gringalicious]

So happy you think so @hms818!

[happyboo25]

Pleae continue on with the great work

[gringalicious]

thanks

[farhan532]

Nice all photos...

[gringalicious]

I appreciate it @farhan532!

[ohicklin]

Looks DELICIOUS!
My food never looks so eligent.

[gringalicious]

Oh, thank you so much for the sweet reply @ohicklin!

[jawadovic]

Looks delicious @gringalicious. Miammmmm.

[gringalicious]

Thank you so much @jawadovic!

[tonnykhan]

wow, nice cake.i need a rcp.i try this.the cake looks so delicious,
.Thanks for share.

[gringalicious]

You're welcome. Thank you for the support @tonnykhan!

[abundancedeal]

I love chocolate and I loved your post.... I wonder how long that cake was in your kitchen haha, I would have eaten it myself!!!

[gringalicious]

This cake had a very short lifespan. Thanks for commenting and welcome to steemit. This may help you along your way here - https://steemit.com/steemit/@kus-knee/the-old-dog-makes-a-personal-welcome-to-bit-sp-and-to-all-newcomers-a-comprehensive-guide

[suchi]

its look very delicious food @gringalicious i love Chocolate Cake

[gringalicious]

So happy to hear it @suchi, thanks!

[sharminkona]

wow!great photography..i like your every food..thanks for sharing this post..best of luck..

[gringalicious]

And luck to you too @sharminkona!

[sharminkona]

Thanks!

[gamainvegas]

Very funny thoughts, writing @gringalicious and the contrast in your photo shoot. P I M P !!

[gringalicious]

thanks so much @gamainvegas

[ttenaj2018]

chocolates... love it...

[gringalicious]

thanks and welcome to steemit

[enews202]

may be i reasteam your post ....and are you sell voted

[gringalicious]

Thanks @enews202!

[yesslife]

Woow!!
What beautiful images and the cake looks so delicious, you're great

[gringalicious]

Happy Friday! Thanks @yesslife!

[mmasim]

The cake looks so tasty. Followed for more beautiful pictures.

[gringalicious]

I really appreciate it @mmasim!

[aemkar]

OMG! This is SUCH an AMAZING post! Thank you for sharing! I give you a vote !!

[gringalicious]

I really appreciate it @aemkar!

[zubir01]

really nice cake comrades

[gringalicious]

Thanks @zubir01!

[zubir01]

friend please help my blog entry once is my friend .. i will also help you my good friend

[mousumimou]

This cake recipe is awesome ..It is my favorite food ..Thanks dear for this post...

[gringalicious]

You are so welcome. Thanks for the support @mousumimou!

[riyad11]

nice recipe. i like this photography...
thanks for sharing...

[gringalicious]

You're welcome. Thanks for reading @riyad11

[riyad11]

thanks

[universalpro]

The cake looks sooo delicious....thank you for sharing with us.

[gringalicious]

You are so very welcome @universalpro!

[azizulhassan]

now i am feeling hungery after wathcing this amazing .. pictures loved it

[gringalicious]

Thanks so much @azizulhassan!

[sanach]

yumm!! looking delicious, I wanna be taste it

[gringalicious]

Haha, I'd love to share a piece right now @sanach!

[sanach]

Aww thnkyOu

[asof4]

very good food and very good photo taking. good work

[gringalicious]

So kind of you @asof4!

[umar97]

Luar biasa !!!!
Terlihat indah dan lezat, saya ingin mencobanya

[gringalicious]

Thank you @umar97!

[daryjean]

eso se ve demasiado bueno, siempre le sigo a usted y sus recetas me encanta su forma de explicar y sus imágenes. sus post son esquisto le deseo mucha suerte gracias por compartir...

[gringalicious]

Muchas gracias @daryjean!

[pariza]

Yummy looking. "I need coffee!"

[gringalicious]

Oh, you just missed it @pariza but I hope you can try the recipe. It's just above. Thanks!

[azissuloh]

I was a coffee lover, in Aceh, Indonesia, We produce the world's best coffee named Gayo coffee. I can't imagine If coffee is made into cakes, will definitely be very delicious. thank for sharing @gringalicious

[gringalicious]

It is so delicious @azissuloh! Thanks!

[azissuloh]

Really..? I'm hungry to hear about that..? Please give me a little of your cake hehe

[liliana.duarte]

It's 5 p.m. and I want to order a piece of cake and a cappuccino​ for my table please!! Oh my, I will be craving for that until I got home!! Beautiful (and delicious) as always!

We don't have snow but it's cold as hell. I don't know how to drive in snow conditions either...I'm sure @noboxes must have good advice on that! Have a great weekend!!

[gringalicious]

Haha, yes he's very helpful for that and I'm learning how. Thanks @liliana.duarte!

[liliana.duarte]

Most welcomed :)

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[rabeel]

Hiiiii

Thanks a lot for sharing! My daughters like this chocolate cake much and demanded me to provide us to eat. LOVE it

[babettxx]

This cake looks so similar to my mom's cake, which she always do for birthday party! Yummy!

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting @babettxx, it is so good to hear from you

[kus-knee]

Are you TRYING to torture me or does it just come naturally!

[rabeel]

Hhahaahah well said old dog.

[wanderinartist]

Same question I am asking rn :"(

[gringalicious]

it comes naturally, I'm afraid. Unfortunately for me, but in this instance fortunate for you, there's about 6,000 miles between us, more or less.

Old Dog, I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate your support!!

[marlegomez]

Coffee Time! ;) it's amazing recipe! thanks @gringalicious

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting @marlegomez

[wanderinartist]

Oh noes! So many recipes so little time.... the cake is making me really crave D:

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for the great commenting

[mgibson]

Excellent. Resteemed.

[gringalicious]

thanks so much @mgibson

[jfolkmann]

I'm not usually a cake person. I prefer pie. But this looks incredibly tasty. I just want to eat the icing :)

[gringalicious]

I understand @jfolkmann, thanks so much for commenting

[izge]

How can I have a taste?

[gringalicious]

follow the recipe

[yoonman]

The food and postings are very interesting

[gringalicious]

thanks

[theladybugsadven]

hi gringalicious
You take very clean shots nice!
I invite you check out photos and please tell my what you think about them.
Have a wonderful day gringalicious.

[gringalicious]

create good content and you will get noticed

[qami]

wow. thats amazing cake.
i like this cake.
I just resteem your post.
Lets get connected.,
@qami

[gringalicious]

thanks @qami

[lifes-a-donut]

I LOVE the fact that I can say I got to try a piece of this very cake!
It was delicious! The frosting was amazing!

[gringalicious]

I love that fact that I was here to make it for you. Fun times!!

[aidanblue]

This looks delicious! Thank you for sharing

[gringalicious]

thanks so much for commenting @aidanblue