I have so many great people in my life. I actually am one of the fortunate ones, who feel loved and appreciated every day, but on my birthday, last week, I felt a pretty extreme dose of specialness. It's the unexpected phone calls, hugs, and greetings that really make me smile. :)
My friend, Christine, at work, made a delicious chocolate cake. We shared it with all of the kids. They were asking if they could come to my party. I said, "You are at my party. This is it." They sang Happy Birthday 4 or 5 times, in their little 4-year old monotone voices. It was really great.
Lynn had some new patio furniture to break in, so she invited me over for a delicious white cake (and margaritas). Mmmm. It was a yummy day.
I posted a recipe for white cake at Easter, but I thought I'd share a simple, delicious chocolate cake recipe.
Wacky Cake
stir together:
1 1/2 cups flour
4 Tbsp cocoa
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup sugar
mix together in another bowl, then add to above:
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp vinegar
5 Tbsp oil
1 cup cold water
Mix all ingredients together until just mixed. Pour into lightly oiled round cake pan. Bake at 325 for 40-50 minutes.
Chocolate Frosting (gluten and dairy free)
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
- Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cocoa in a medium sauce pan.
- Whisk in the water.
- Heat over medium until it gets thick and starts to boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in oil and vanilla. Cool and spread on cooled cake.
