Hi folks.
So today I have a special treat for you but before we get to that I did promise some news. I do not want to take the spotlight away from my lovely featured blogger today so I am going to post the breaking Lunatic news on Friday. I hope you can all hang on that long. It's pretty cool news and I look forward to sharing it with everyone. I promise I take absolutely no pleasure in torturing you until then. *evil laugh*
For now, on with the show!
BURNING DOWN THE KITCHEN WITH MELLISSA FROM I BREATHE...I'M HUNGRY..
I am so excited to share this lady with those of you who might not know her. Mellissa is a super cool, wickedly talented, chic and happening blogger. She does low carb food that will rock your world. I have no idea how she works her magic on the stuff she makes but I kind of love carbs and shy away from anything low carb, but she makes it look incredible.  She blogs at I Breathe...I'm Hungry. Mellissa is really sweet and blew my mind a little when she seemed taken aback that I would email her. She's way more successful than I am but she touched my heart with her sincere down to earth response to my email. I am a fan of hers and this girl kicks serious ass when it comes to page views. So I was curious what tricks she had up her sleeve. I was mildly disappointed she didn't have any black magic tricks that would make me as wildly successful as her. I was willing to forgive her though as she is such a genuine and hilarious chick. You know I love me some funny, snarky folk. Mellissa fits the bill and we've been on an emailing craze ever since. I still don't know her magic tricks for blog success. I mean it just cannot be her simply stunning photographs, or diet friendly food right? I mean that's crazy talk. So if you're looking to learn some stuff this lady is one to follow. From her Coconut Frenzy Cake to her Low Carb Caramel Machiatto Tiramisu to her Better Than Potatoes Cheesy Cauliflower Puree to Low Carb Red Velvet Crepe Cake to her Tourtiere (French Canadian Pork Pie) you will be mesmerized by her brilliance. Make sure you stop by after the interview and say hello to one of my new BBFF's, Mellissa.
Rapidfire Q & A with Mellissa from I Breathe...I'm Hungry...:
1. How long have you been blogging and what inspired you to start?
Ingredients
- For the cake portion:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon coconut milk use the thick part at the top of the can
- 1 tablespoon coconut extract
- 2 tablespoons cake flour
- For the filling portion:
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- ½ cup coconut milk use the thick part at the top of the can
- 1 tablespoon coconut extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoon coconut milk found under the thick part of the can you used earlier
- For the frosting portion:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- ¼ cup coconut milk the thick part of the can
Instructions
- For the cake portion:
- Soften your cream cheese in a mixer.
- Add all your other ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Pour into springform pans and place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Let cool.
- Slice into 3 to 4 layers.
- For the filling portion:
- Mix up all your ingredients in a bowl and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes to soften.
- For your frosting portion:
- Pop your heavy cream in a mixer and whisk until it's doubled in size and has some peaks.
- Now add the other ingredients and mix well.
- Putting it all together:
- After you slice the cake into thin layers, place first layer on a plate or board.
- Layer with the filling.
- Add another layer of cake.
- Add another layer of filling.
- Repeat until you get to the last layer.
- Now frost the top and sides minimally.
- Let set up in fridge for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Remove from fridge and continue frosting as desired.
- Decorate with extra coconut.
Cucina49
This cake is gorgeous--coconut cakes with fluffy icing always remind me of when I lived in the South. Stunning!
Kim Bee
Thanks so much. I adore coconut. Maybe I'm adopted and southern.
Carolyn
That is a gorgeous cake. Great interview! Buzzed it!
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Carolyn. You are so sweet. xx
Emily @ Life on Food
Funny, funny post. I can tell why you guys get along. I will be checking out her blog now.
Kim Bee
Thanks so much Emily. You will love her.
Alyssa
Very pretty cake! And great interview!
Kim Bee
Thanks so much.
Matt
Nice interview Kim and well done. Who knew Mellis was so funny? Wait...she does!
Kim Bee
Lol Matt. I have a feeling me and her together would drive everyone around us nuts. We both think we're hilarious. And we giggle like lunatics. Hope miss thing is feeling better. xx
mellissa @ ibreatheimhungry
I'm getting there - I think my funny is broken for a bit though. Hopefully getting resolution on my health issues will bring it back! Will keep you posted! Thanks again for the great interview and sweet comments. XOXO
Jennifer Eloff
I had the pleasure of finding Mellissa's blog the other day and I emailed her for inclusion in our next cookbook, Low-Carbing Among Friends, Vol. 2. 🙂 I enjoyed the interview very much. You two are so funny!! I wish I had more of that in me...but alas I'm pretty boring by comparison. Kim, I had to come and check out your blog. It's been so long since I saw you commenting on my blog - call it curiosity! I totally understand though - you have a gazillion people commenting and you love your carbs! LOL Thanks for sharing this interview and the cake looks amazing! Hugs, Jen.
Kim Bee
That is so great you've asked her to be included. She is so talented and I really think she is a huge rising star. I don't think you are boring at all. You just gotta let the silly seep out. Once you do it's all down, er, uphill. I am so glad you popped by. I do tend to love my carbs but I've been slacking on blog commenting for quite some time. Life got crazy with my daughter's stuff and I fell wildly behind. I am glad to reconnect and even though I'll admit to being a carb addict I think there are some great low carb options that would help shrink the size of my bottom. Hope we stay connected. Blogging is so much work. I remember thinking I would blog to save time by not sending out so many recipes via email. What was I thinking? Lol. Hugs right back at ya. xx
mellissa @ ibreatheimhungry
Thanks Jen and I'm definitely in, I just have to put some recipes together on the templates and send them over to review - I'll be emailing you soon and I'm so flattered to be included! Thanks again!
Abby
Such a fun post!! and a great cake to boot. Now I need to go find out what the exciting news is!!
Kirsten/Comfortably Domestic
Dude. I am all OVER this cake! This fellow sugar coated chick doesn't do low carb, so I did a big ol' happy dance at your adaptations!
shivangi
thanks for the recipe! I surely gonna try it.
Kim Beaulieu
Hope you love it.
Nikhil
Woowww.. So wonderful cake recipe of coconut, loved it very much, thanks for sharing it. I will make it once in my home.
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much.
Peter Calvin
Nice interview and the cake looks amazing. Keep up the good work, cheers!
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks
Iris Baking
Wow.. Fab..! So wonderful cake recipe of coconut, loved it very much, thanks for sharing it. I will make it once in my home.
Kim Beaulieu
Thanks so much.