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Re: It's my birthday on Saturday...
« Reply #15 on: June 15, 2006, 09:01:19 AM »
Quote from: mekaw on June 14, 2006, 08:08:31 PM
I'm just confused on why you have to bake your own b-day cake? Someone should be doing this for you! :)

Well, the DH can cook/bake, but we have so much going on right now, I  may bake my own. We're having a BBQ and he has loads of stuff to do to tidy up the garden. Since I'm still recovering from a c-sec, I'll leave the heavy stuff to him and happily stay in the kitchen!

He makes a mean pavlova, though!  ;D
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When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life. ~ John Lennon

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Re: It's my birthday on Saturday...
« Reply #16 on: June 15, 2006, 09:12:04 AM »
I made a Black Forest Cake for my DH's Birthday...

it was to die for...4 layers of dark chocolate, lots of kir... chocolate fudge ganache and a ton of whipped cream.. the photo does not do it justice!





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Re: It's my birthday on Saturday...
« Reply #17 on: June 15, 2006, 09:15:08 AM »
drool!
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When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life. ~ John Lennon

Re: It's my birthday on Saturday...
« Reply #18 on: June 15, 2006, 09:17:31 AM »
OMG... that cake!   :o
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Re: It's my birthday on Saturday...
« Reply #19 on: June 15, 2006, 09:45:41 AM »
Oh thanks!  You just had to go and put a picture of my favorite cake on here!  YUMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!
(looks beautiful!)
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Re: It's my birthday on Saturday...
« Reply #20 on: June 15, 2006, 09:52:44 AM »
Well you know... it's only two hours down south!   ;)

Thanks!
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Re: It's my birthday on Saturday...
« Reply #21 on: June 15, 2006, 02:52:57 PM »
Quote from: VNP on June 15, 2006, 09:12:04 AM
I made a Black Forest Cake for my DH's Birthday...

it was to die for...4 layers of dark chocolate, lots of kir... chocolate fudge ganache and a ton of whipped cream.. the photo does not do it justice!




gee VNP,,,,i have a birthday coming up and I've never had a birthday cake since I moved here....(hint, hint!!!)
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Re: It's my birthday on Saturday...
« Reply #22 on: June 15, 2006, 02:59:20 PM »
Hey Peeps!  My birthday is coming up and I'd love a cake.  (hint, hint)  ;)
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Re: It's my birthday on Saturday...
« Reply #23 on: June 15, 2006, 03:00:44 PM »
and a cottage industry is born!
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When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life. ~ John Lennon

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Re: It's my birthday on Saturday...
« Reply #24 on: June 15, 2006, 03:03:58 PM »
I vote for Black Velvet Cake (made with coffee and buttermilk)... if you like it rich thick and VERY moist.. with cream cheese frosting.  It's a choclate lovers dream :D
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Re: It's my birthday on Saturday...
« Reply #25 on: June 15, 2006, 03:07:41 PM »
I don't have a cake idea for you (in fact, I made my own from scratch this year and it turned out really bad), but I wish you a happy birthday this Saturday!
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Re: It's my birthday on Saturday...
« Reply #26 on: June 15, 2006, 04:15:33 PM »
Happy Birthday on Saturday to my fellow Gemini!  My birthday is tomorrow!  I wish I had a suggestion on a cake, but unfortunately I don't.  I hope you have a great day! :)
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Re: It's my birthday on Saturday...
« Reply #27 on: June 15, 2006, 04:44:09 PM »
For you two Cait and Barbara anything! ;D

Though I know Barbara can bake things that are to die for and Cait's a great cook so...

I'll make you a deal I'll do cakes if Barbara makes me her Lemon Meringue pie and Cait does her Chili Lasagna! Heat me up and cool me down!  ;D
« Last Edit: June 15, 2006, 04:46:25 PM by VNP »
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Re: It's my birthday on Saturday...
« Reply #28 on: June 21, 2006, 09:18:39 AM »
UPDATE!

Several of you asked me what cake I ended up making and I promised to post it - so here it is!!

All I can say is that it is possibly the moistest cake I have ever made and it is SO easy it's ridiculous! It was a huge, huge hit!

MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE   

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vinegar

Mix all of the ingredients well with a mixer. It should be brown and smooth. Free of lumps. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.

This makes one layer for a double layer cake. I used an 8 inch pan. I didn't realize it would only be one layer so made the second one immediately after. I assume you can double the recipe but  would wonder if you needed to double the baking soda and vinegar.

I topped mine with a vanilla/lemon cream cheese frosting! YUM!
 
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When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life. ~ John Lennon

Re: UPDATE! It's my birthday on Saturday...
« Reply #29 on: June 21, 2006, 10:46:38 AM »
WOW, that sounds so good I just wrote the recipe down.  And yummmzies on the choice of frosting!  Thanks for sharing! ;D
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