Easter Bunny Cake | Continuing Granny's Tradition | Coconut Cake

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1eexpQArOnSOKf-prF5F_cQb1D8Q4kK0iSbqxFwHSO50wFsZm-Q8fsBWyXjSOr1Vrc4PPuzSPCBKERjXgcoD6l0j8cebxEUtRk1SKs7Jei01xf4MClMDu8IahuSWSxx-gS-LieouQq4w/s1600/IMG_8754.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1eexpQArOnSOKf-prF5F_cQb1D8Q4kK0iSbqxFwHSO50wFsZm-Q8fsBWyXjSOr1Vrc4PPuzSPCBKERjXgcoD6l0j8cebxEUtRk1SKs7Jei01xf4MClMDu8IahuSWSxx-gS-LieouQq4w/s640/IMG_8754.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><br />**Enjoy Free Shipping Friday in <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/">my store</a> today!  Use code FreeFriday at checkout!  <br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F03%2Feaster-bunny-cake-continuing-grannys.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-_mPoc0BFnBo%2FUVWwni7fsgI%2FAAAAAAAARss%2FxRk3-ekZpUM%2Fs1600%2Fbunny-cake.jpg&description=Easter%20Bunny%20Cake%20%7C%20Coconut%20Cake%20%7C%20Easy%20Easter%20Centerpiece"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">We could always depend on what was going to come out of Granny's kitchen - spaghetti and meatballs any day of the week, shrimp dip on Christmas Eve, fried mushrooms during mushroom season, fried donuts on Saturday mornings and the infamous Bunny Cake on Easter.  Easter wasn't Easter without the Bunny Cake.  As I look back on <i>the</i> Bunny Cake, I can remember thinking it was amazing when I was really young.  We were fascinated by anything in the "cake decorating" realm and I loved seeing it come together in person.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiKahpklJ-_zgeyDw5EoakjuJWHjVKAFxjLf09G7nAE6SBFoIlhoaDY3r6vSanKN1lVG9m9imw4yMYvT7J3zh2qZ7M94F5W1D9KCIyQsYgcHUrQXx6WM-tI6vIYU-O6KFt2YH70Rlb9ci8/s1600/IMG_2598_3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiKahpklJ-_zgeyDw5EoakjuJWHjVKAFxjLf09G7nAE6SBFoIlhoaDY3r6vSanKN1lVG9m9imw4yMYvT7J3zh2qZ7M94F5W1D9KCIyQsYgcHUrQXx6WM-tI6vIYU-O6KFt2YH70Rlb9ci8/s1600/IMG_2598_3.JPG" width="400" /></a> Making <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/new-for-spring/products/spring-copper-cookie-cutters">Sugar Cookies</a> each season is another family tradition we have.  This Spring, we'll be using <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/new-for-spring/products/spring-copper-cookie-cutters">these Copper Cookie</a><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/new-for-spring/products/spring-copper-cookie-cutters"> cutters</a> to make this collection of Chicks, Bunnies, Birds & Eggs - love these!  <br /><br />These cookie cutters are extra special, as they are made from copper - the most traditional metal for cutters.  They are a truly heirloom quality cutter that can be passed down for generations.  I love collecting copper cutters - and I love thinking that Emma will be using them with her kids and grandkids as they make holiday memories as I did with my Mom and Sister.  <br /><br />For more Spring and Easter baking projects, decorating and gift ideas, visit my <a href="http://www.jennysteffens.com/">Spring Entertaining Guide</a>. (and...</span>enjoy Free Shipping Friday in <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/">my store</a> today!  Use code FreeFriday at checkout!)  <span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Back to the bunny cake... we never really ate the cake - none of the kids liked coconut and my Mom's cream pies piled with meringue tended to distract us.  None-the-less, the Bunny Cake always showed up and we always got a kick out of it.  She presented hers similarly, in a basket with fake green Easter "grass" surrounded by cupcakes topped with jelly beans.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I also put mine in a basked, but instead of the "grass" I used <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/new-for-spring">Spanish Moss ($12)</a> for a more natural looking bunny - you can buy in my store <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/new-for-spring">here</a>.  Granny was better than me - I forgot to only make one 8-inch cake and bake the rest of the batter as cupcakes... I made two cakes and ended up with two bunnies.  I guess it really is true what they say about bunnies...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ThpXZzWjXONHnZ5rWfZmVZ2vQql90qTeSwCbeWUv-yHlnIQk6-LDsb02b46w1OeQEyhtO5Ru8ZbS0-sFyr3es_47YWQRGjHbBdGO_wY3-J5ILt2q6PG8t54IkGBsHhZjFarqlKLBUhQ/s1600/bunny-cake-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ThpXZzWjXONHnZ5rWfZmVZ2vQql90qTeSwCbeWUv-yHlnIQk6-LDsb02b46w1OeQEyhtO5Ru8ZbS0-sFyr3es_47YWQRGjHbBdGO_wY3-J5ILt2q6PG8t54IkGBsHhZjFarqlKLBUhQ/s640/bunny-cake-2.jpg" width="456" /></a></span> </div><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Coconut</i></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Bunny Cake</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F03%2Feaster-bunny-cake-continuing-grannys.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-_mPoc0BFnBo%2FUVWwni7fsgI%2FAAAAAAAARss%2FxRk3-ekZpUM%2Fs1600%2Fbunny-cake.jpg&description=Easter%20Bunny%20Cake%20%7C%20Coconut%20Cake%20%7C%20Easy%20Easter%20Centerpiece"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a></span><br /><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><i>Get my <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Printable Recipes</span>, here.</a></i><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">3 sticks of butter, softened</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">2 1/2 cups sugar</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">6 extra-large eggs, at room temperature</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">3 cups all-purpose flour</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon baking powder</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon baking soda</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 teaspoon kosher salt</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup milk</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">4 ounces sweetened shredded coconut</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">...</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies">Parchment Paper (can buy here) </a></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">...</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Cream Cheese Icing</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Coconut</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.  Cream together butter and sugar.  Add eggs and vanilla.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">In a separate bowl mix together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and coconut.  Add it to the butter mixture a little at a time alternating with the milk.  End with adding flour coconut mixture.  Do not over mix.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">I line my baking pans (and cookie sheets, and everything...) with <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies">parchment paper</a> that I cut to fit. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Bake the cake for 30 minutes and cupcakes for 15.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">See cream cheese icing recipe below.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I made a base for the cake to sit on by wrapping a piece of cardboard in <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies">parchment paper</a>.  You can use wrapping paper, printer paper or foil... whatever you have.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3C-XotuJhWF2IXQUWLWVHMH48XLEcthjo8mElI2rNkcSPwnPpYw2RwSw6k4tA4CSShgjw2GNEvF0Nxhfgc5CFZpFVtZPpt-_ER8DYSzwT2SLFjCtdZDlCT6bMkh4oGjlLrrKNrPwPAU/s1600/IMG_8730.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB3C-XotuJhWF2IXQUWLWVHMH48XLEcthjo8mElI2rNkcSPwnPpYw2RwSw6k4tA4CSShgjw2GNEvF0Nxhfgc5CFZpFVtZPpt-_ER8DYSzwT2SLFjCtdZDlCT6bMkh4oGjlLrrKNrPwPAU/s640/IMG_8730.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjOVGtjwKt7e2OKrOqNFoNY_VogFVzqI1w3fAigOsU-Zv3vN8BSHvJsVomPmd-NAmAiFO0clUxPab7BnwXeL0RHqdFy8i3sirNrFsr4eIo5JQWUn9qjYZpL5IDiiQqce3DFS5JJACppRA/s1600/IMG_8726.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjOVGtjwKt7e2OKrOqNFoNY_VogFVzqI1w3fAigOsU-Zv3vN8BSHvJsVomPmd-NAmAiFO0clUxPab7BnwXeL0RHqdFy8i3sirNrFsr4eIo5JQWUn9qjYZpL5IDiiQqce3DFS5JJACppRA/s640/IMG_8726.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Cream Cheese Icing</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">2 sticks of butter, softened </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1 block of cream cheese, softened</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1 pound of powdered sugar</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon of vanilla</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup of milk </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Cream together butter and cream cheese.  Add powdered sugar, vanilla and milk.  Stir together until creamy - do not whip.  </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDlIpO8HhT5us0ikD4yrav6lZBn3MG-axYbvlyd71VZ6w9D6aaw-6Ln-sJModLgABvtHZCuYA4o151I002zIYMlG_KKH7ZLDk4tNaPQE8DFozgLIEwD6jPfx5EQfXQcc8YtdIRklJFWB8/s1600/IMG_8732.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDlIpO8HhT5us0ikD4yrav6lZBn3MG-axYbvlyd71VZ6w9D6aaw-6Ln-sJModLgABvtHZCuYA4o151I002zIYMlG_KKH7ZLDk4tNaPQE8DFozgLIEwD6jPfx5EQfXQcc8YtdIRklJFWB8/s640/IMG_8732.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">I put a smear of frosting on the base to help the cake stick. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrn6C3Vz3DLHTaoHiDH1EK-VxbKUInSp6JSU5QSrcQLgv6Rnqb4L0o4FRpQVzSlYcJAWxQSbvFMlfeWRWAs5K8gLK1v-GItit813RFco_Rc5xmsKcl_so2tiKibnBFTzIXnVWiG7ZkV0A/s1600/IMG_8733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrn6C3Vz3DLHTaoHiDH1EK-VxbKUInSp6JSU5QSrcQLgv6Rnqb4L0o4FRpQVzSlYcJAWxQSbvFMlfeWRWAs5K8gLK1v-GItit813RFco_Rc5xmsKcl_so2tiKibnBFTzIXnVWiG7ZkV0A/s640/IMG_8733.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">  </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnRY2waseoDwJS6THSFfYiQHLiQMX9F4-luCg-CSpE0iZd8ENshkelIL7uu7y9IKkeplpOMCSCveafAhRRs3j5DKhngYkuL9KqheuSZ7MYOwTHRoRm39fUWokvUC4y8deirsp5Rsh7AB8/s1600/IMG_8735.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnRY2waseoDwJS6THSFfYiQHLiQMX9F4-luCg-CSpE0iZd8ENshkelIL7uu7y9IKkeplpOMCSCveafAhRRs3j5DKhngYkuL9KqheuSZ7MYOwTHRoRm39fUWokvUC4y8deirsp5Rsh7AB8/s640/IMG_8735.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Cut a notch out of the top to form the head.  Use part of the scrap to create a little tail. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTcWBB7UgqiYJ2dhfwZso6_rAHlMTlTlv2_0unwPjVIqEDYsYvgYBovGhCWyI-XMzf5risulZFZNZ3tL18WtNh6IRvTIlD1_NlrAhP1TF96xjX9k7oPcGAqGLuwHbhyphenhyphen4b-JBCGRngmh8/s1600/IMG_8737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTcWBB7UgqiYJ2dhfwZso6_rAHlMTlTlv2_0unwPjVIqEDYsYvgYBovGhCWyI-XMzf5risulZFZNZ3tL18WtNh6IRvTIlD1_NlrAhP1TF96xjX9k7oPcGAqGLuwHbhyphenhyphen4b-JBCGRngmh8/s640/IMG_8737.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cover the bunny in icing.  You may need to put it in the refrigerator then add a second coat if you like a lot of icing like me.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTUiKdx1JAL2pPI_7SsgUrYfiHctdPzyj7tFWx2I8axlnjFTlfq_kUB_yXMUCtwMkntNnEOUbDug3IEgOwtLzaptDMWnSsiRV22VvZUI45Qo9Uhw-fOl9ZbckFnYvqndHBsamDS0LOCU/s1600/IMG_8739.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPTUiKdx1JAL2pPI_7SsgUrYfiHctdPzyj7tFWx2I8axlnjFTlfq_kUB_yXMUCtwMkntNnEOUbDug3IEgOwtLzaptDMWnSsiRV22VvZUI45Qo9Uhw-fOl9ZbckFnYvqndHBsamDS0LOCU/s640/IMG_8739.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"> Cover the outside with flaked coconut.  I put some of my <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/new-for-spring/products/spanish-moss">Spanish Moss, $12</a> around the bunny to give it some natural texture and life.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYyMlajCPCgAq3dyXfKn-TUGYt98Xpy7NEF3Il9vgIM-zAYKOW4uot9ipGqVIws21rEP7WlUF1uRF4g24W3aH6_CoJgw1tzBVu2CbFh-WD0xXMxLftgScp_tRJJ-4GmDuC5z6LbKas-Sw/s1600/IMG_8745.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYyMlajCPCgAq3dyXfKn-TUGYt98Xpy7NEF3Il9vgIM-zAYKOW4uot9ipGqVIws21rEP7WlUF1uRF4g24W3aH6_CoJgw1tzBVu2CbFh-WD0xXMxLftgScp_tRJJ-4GmDuC5z6LbKas-Sw/s640/IMG_8745.JPG" width="640" /></a></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">I created the little ears by cutting them out of textured cardstock and painting pink centers with Emma's watercolor paints.  Granny used good ol' fashioned pink construction paper. </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguB3cl8SyVngSsS1ZEoH4nyPxZTK0Yxf_Xz0yZ40fpDQIp8TT4Iu_L2UUfVHjXiWAfaSTjKpXMo0cjYlKSe4uaxkl8sbHqUQlFNFoU6PQRsFZgFi7Bh8jdl1x6hwNHoUouQOw6gQbds4k/s1600/IMG_8751.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguB3cl8SyVngSsS1ZEoH4nyPxZTK0Yxf_Xz0yZ40fpDQIp8TT4Iu_L2UUfVHjXiWAfaSTjKpXMo0cjYlKSe4uaxkl8sbHqUQlFNFoU6PQRsFZgFi7Bh8jdl1x6hwNHoUouQOw6gQbds4k/s640/IMG_8751.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I added a little pink nose, too, but kept the bunny blank... I like just the nose and ears.  Too much decor takes away from the simplicity of it.</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBl1ZTiztbMNIwMcniPwS4Ca8rSXni0XlovGbQ4SE1_nYpoIxM9LicMD0AjTT1uFMVN6CWISeem1a63jk3CLNT7t5gssFuegwAJUzd908zkOMM6Dft54juv1fvtIBCn7ZvPQNlByWxzLM/s1600/IMG_8758.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBl1ZTiztbMNIwMcniPwS4Ca8rSXni0XlovGbQ4SE1_nYpoIxM9LicMD0AjTT1uFMVN6CWISeem1a63jk3CLNT7t5gssFuegwAJUzd908zkOMM6Dft54juv1fvtIBCn7ZvPQNlByWxzLM/s640/IMG_8758.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">The Bunny Lives on!   Both of them.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">The eggs came from my Mom's friends' farm - I've been saving them just for this.  It will make a great centerpiece for our Easter dinner!</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6QGfpyTQgR8GGI_tucHUWE5wLhKPBw9MgYaTKg3Qj9c3JAMHHWNdvckXoDA54i6OlPYJJ1YBETZ9pm5YBf4xyUt3ThKvFS136CaBahn2PIglYgrtO0ORgo625dOqtMqDGB0K1-wdGr6V/s1600/lemon-meringue-cupcakes.jpg" width="266" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">Here are some of my favorite Spring projects so far : </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/03/lemon-meringue-cupcakes-with-swiss.html">Lemon Meringue Cupcakes</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Products used :<br /><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/candles/products/celebration-candles-6">6" Celebration Candles in Lemon Curd</a></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/giant-starburst-tip">Jumbo Starburst Tip</a></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/disposable-pastry-bag-20-bags">18" Disposable Piping Bag</a></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/baking-supplies/products/brown-cupcake-muffin-papers-100-papers">Brown Cupcake Liners</a></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Salted Sticky Toffee Caramel Spice Cake with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04hDS1zBhPwadpSD-4m9GCA5993C9l0xzpxlw6_6x0JwoMGQd3rp1LfZLdMgy7uiwvW_2zmrjX3S7DY3CUpulTaxJB84Hu5CyxP9VecnWuBu2dz68wDLMpEJcYXNgHRN1mPLrlPaPMQjX/s1600/IMG_2657.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi04hDS1zBhPwadpSD-4m9GCA5993C9l0xzpxlw6_6x0JwoMGQd3rp1LfZLdMgy7uiwvW_2zmrjX3S7DY3CUpulTaxJB84Hu5CyxP9VecnWuBu2dz68wDLMpEJcYXNgHRN1mPLrlPaPMQjX/s1600/IMG_2657.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj63ZxbXC9MGFhicHJhFAAPRKJEkp3hSuFzA_25mVyUCMmq94SXCsuhDzEVL7xApGsD57k1l0xeQW4RKZgJW8SsvKe8l-rB0bDuezbiUbnrFKrSH7peGN8Eo8SrB87mw8hF41INK1NpjyYw/s1600/IMG_2694.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj63ZxbXC9MGFhicHJhFAAPRKJEkp3hSuFzA_25mVyUCMmq94SXCsuhDzEVL7xApGsD57k1l0xeQW4RKZgJW8SsvKe8l-rB0bDuezbiUbnrFKrSH7peGN8Eo8SrB87mw8hF41INK1NpjyYw/s1600/IMG_2694.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>This was a fantastic cake.  I feel like I can say that because I borrowed each element from some of my favorite recipes (of others).  The cake itself was derived from my favorite Chocolate Cake that was inspired by Tessa from <a href="http://nineandsixteen.blogspot.com/">Nine and Sixteen</a> (I've mentioned it before - one of my favorite blogs.  Good genuine lovely family life).  I took out the cocoa and coffee and added fall spices - cinnamon, nutmeg and ground clove.   <br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F10%2Fsalted-sticky-toffee-caramel-spice-cake.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-ZNAdFJHjdFc%2FUmCpRAi_dpI%2FAAAAAAAAUPg%2FizZUNYex7LQ%2Fs1600%2FSalted-Caramel-Cake.jpg&description=Salted%20Sticky%20Toffee%20Caramel%20Spice%20Cake%20-%20The%20Easiest%20Caramel%20Sauce"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />It is a moist and fabulous cake - good on its own, but better when topped with caramel sauce.  Salted Sticky Toffee Caramel Sauce.<br /><br />This sauce was borrowed from the Barefoot Contessa's "Sticky Toffee Date Cake" - it is crazy easy to make... no boiling (burning) sugar like most caramel sauces.  I added sea salt to it to make it extra tempting.  And Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream.  Serve it warm, with extra warm sauce poured over... such a treat for these first cool Fall nights.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOyNM60fyZFGyCF1tnp_sqEWRXIRfv_VLPWJCn3WTMwAb7S7EuOrhtlh5ahyphenhyphenT8ZcuGUqwG4X3u6Oul4RtJBQUL1UeZBQBThXY2VSNu-0sPE3syNw1U5hJpqAnhbU-TZKzEuQLERynJ9dh/s1600/Salted-Caramel-Cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOyNM60fyZFGyCF1tnp_sqEWRXIRfv_VLPWJCn3WTMwAb7S7EuOrhtlh5ahyphenhyphenT8ZcuGUqwG4X3u6Oul4RtJBQUL1UeZBQBThXY2VSNu-0sPE3syNw1U5hJpqAnhbU-TZKzEuQLERynJ9dh/s1600/Salted-Caramel-Cake.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><i>Salted Sticky Toffee Caramel</i><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Spice Cake </span><br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F10%2Fsalted-sticky-toffee-caramel-spice-cake.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-ZNAdFJHjdFc%2FUmCpRAi_dpI%2FAAAAAAAAUPg%2FizZUNYex7LQ%2Fs1600%2FSalted-Caramel-Cake.jpg&description=Salted%20Sticky%20Toffee%20Caramel%20Spice%20Cake%20-%20The%20Easiest%20Caramel%20Sauce"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br /><i>New! <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/118273/join"><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8;">Printable Recipes</span>, here.</a></i><br /><br />1 cup sugar<br />2 cups flour<br />1 tsp baking powder<br />1 tsp baking soda<br />1/2 tsp salt<br />1 teaspoon cinnamon<br />1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg<br />pinch of ground cloves<br />2 eggs<br />1 cup milk<br />6 tablespoons of melted butter<br />1 tsp vanilla<br />...<br /><div>1/2 pound butter<br />1 cup brown sugar<br />1/2 cup heavy cream<br />1 teaspoon vanilla</div><div>1 teaspoon of sea salt </div><br />....<br /><br /><i>Vanilla Bean </i><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Whipped Cream</span><br /><div><br /></div><div>1 cup of whipping cream</div><div>1 tablespoon of sugar</div><div>1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste</div><div><br /></div><div>Whip the cold cream and sugar in the mixer with the whisk attachment until almost stiff - then add vanilla bean paste.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-DipVDVrS5hbI79g8zoiLZr-Z7ISDN0nCmMqrlcVYPOFXn6rkqZ4lGU-r-RdXOdiCsxlKZX1z9XGJhIDkk2rK1gwRXRYf5hKAJnYAYfKbciM1NBJo3eFVjV-SQXM8BwJOYVxM3kYdGPL/s1600/IMG_2651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-DipVDVrS5hbI79g8zoiLZr-Z7ISDN0nCmMqrlcVYPOFXn6rkqZ4lGU-r-RdXOdiCsxlKZX1z9XGJhIDkk2rK1gwRXRYf5hKAJnYAYfKbciM1NBJo3eFVjV-SQXM8BwJOYVxM3kYdGPL/s1600/IMG_2651.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />In a mixer, combine sugar, flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices.  Stir to combine.  Add egg, milk, melted butter and vanilla.  Mix on low until combined.  Beat for 1 minute on medium high. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTiuuavVFYpIu_MIvR-Mlhg1omeIDw0snfUEHpbKtxzZrNe4i9J5tDy3H8ZSfV8L0lHKjbCOcEJnlSgX2HiO8tQzZGJ6X5gvo_m9uH8U1dIROBr9yMBt-3G21trlCxHzn_bAxjTb4i5-Y/s1600/IMG_2648.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTiuuavVFYpIu_MIvR-Mlhg1omeIDw0snfUEHpbKtxzZrNe4i9J5tDy3H8ZSfV8L0lHKjbCOcEJnlSgX2HiO8tQzZGJ6X5gvo_m9uH8U1dIROBr9yMBt-3G21trlCxHzn_bAxjTb4i5-Y/s1600/IMG_2648.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br />Line a 8-inch round baking pan with parchment paper, or spray it with non-stick spray.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieyZ8AKJr5oyEDVbyP3BGC0SwDvdFyXvKcJ8nGp37dzw6LGkrSdWtFzOsoHssTJUSap4wiVYhVCPcqQSWjFY1eg9pH3xOwO9juD6xTaghpJ2s7cQmDnbAvRL9ZUk79UFCtB0HWeQDurwHD/s1600/IMG_2654.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieyZ8AKJr5oyEDVbyP3BGC0SwDvdFyXvKcJ8nGp37dzw6LGkrSdWtFzOsoHssTJUSap4wiVYhVCPcqQSWjFY1eg9pH3xOwO9juD6xTaghpJ2s7cQmDnbAvRL9ZUk79UFCtB0HWeQDurwHD/s1600/IMG_2654.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfb74yg56eMrtPK5_y8DK1WCASRlLPBbIufh1yvooe1Oz8KCSZeDMmuGjcv4IVlJICIBTJ8kYMXnqGMXoxO7TiUGxEi7_uHwxYrDT0iAwgDAPwUHdjzYymHMXQgzT81ExydvGKGfczOBB/s1600/IMG_2656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfb74yg56eMrtPK5_y8DK1WCASRlLPBbIufh1yvooe1Oz8KCSZeDMmuGjcv4IVlJICIBTJ8kYMXnqGMXoxO7TiUGxEi7_uHwxYrDT0iAwgDAPwUHdjzYymHMXQgzT81ExydvGKGfczOBB/s1600/IMG_2656.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>Meanwhile, make the Salted Sticky Toffee Caramel Sauce - it is the easiest caramel sauce you'll ever make.  <br /><div></div><div><br />Combine the butter, brown sugar, cream and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring it to a simmer, then lower the heat, stirring until slightly thickened.  Remove from heat.</div><div></div><div><div>When the cake comes out of the oven, let it cool for 10 minutes, then remove it and transfer the warm cake onto the cake plate.  Poke holes in the top with a toothpick, then pour half of the sauce over the cake.  Reserve the rest to serve with each slice.   </div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPItsg-1a0AAjQN8kPlnPK4Hrnmiliq9IC-DnuLH27v8Cooq_J1nizejSjAp4gbEuC0lwAi-Y_sujQAJTnicbz3UExLBUobUDjSO8CHJ-qrSh0_V8ypgbQb4S-eDgkgyCNaQGH11aja1B1/s1600/IMG_2685.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPItsg-1a0AAjQN8kPlnPK4Hrnmiliq9IC-DnuLH27v8Cooq_J1nizejSjAp4gbEuC0lwAi-Y_sujQAJTnicbz3UExLBUobUDjSO8CHJ-qrSh0_V8ypgbQb4S-eDgkgyCNaQGH11aja1B1/s1600/IMG_2685.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Serve warm if possible - I like to reheat the sauce (microwave or stove) and pour the hot sauce over each slice, then top with vanilla whipped cream.</div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F10%2Fsalted-sticky-toffee-caramel-spice-cake.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-ZNAdFJHjdFc%2FUmCpRAi_dpI%2FAAAAAAAAUPg%2FizZUNYex7LQ%2Fs1600%2FSalted-Caramel-Cake.jpg&description=Salted%20Sticky%20Toffee%20Caramel%20Spice%20Cake%20-%20The%20Easiest%20Caramel%20Sauce"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuGkrczqWxGbVZ3S3uhyphenhyphenaz4LSY3K4prcZbubDuQ1nBwO_yf5QPBKM85iDXTeYIiEzpXmIKhQKmKTpVSkCHW-U30D8DarwdQRZ8w-e2Pd6kQu-7MDKSHa-0Jxxnr7Zcc2gkJ9W11G0O2Yr_/s1600/IMG_1430.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuGkrczqWxGbVZ3S3uhyphenhyphenaz4LSY3K4prcZbubDuQ1nBwO_yf5QPBKM85iDXTeYIiEzpXmIKhQKmKTpVSkCHW-U30D8DarwdQRZ8w-e2Pd6kQu-7MDKSHa-0Jxxnr7Zcc2gkJ9W11G0O2Yr_/s1600/IMG_1430.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> What a way to wake up from a nap... sticky toffee fingers : ) <script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

Salted Sticky Toffee Caramel Spice Cake with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

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The BEST Chocolate Buttercream

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCTSTrNU4J0ZPr8XoVofXzlhh8lzyPZqsqvuWG8Q2qooFu55G7R-ERxCDejCnnlHJ2Z57hd8KD5dExHaqW7PRp5_DFTFyKNPV0-OxK8UKRrhL1ZmSPo12uA664yNTOXdi7LTClMnOAWes/s1600/chocolate-cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCTSTrNU4J0ZPr8XoVofXzlhh8lzyPZqsqvuWG8Q2qooFu55G7R-ERxCDejCnnlHJ2Z57hd8KD5dExHaqW7PRp5_DFTFyKNPV0-OxK8UKRrhL1ZmSPo12uA664yNTOXdi7LTClMnOAWes/s640/chocolate-cake.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F05%2Fthe-best-chocolate-buttercream.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-jZRYPZovQpI%2FUagK7qveMxI%2FAAAAAAAASgo%2FOPF5Ceun1NY%2Fs640%2Fchocolate-cake2.jpg&description=The%20Best%20Chocolate%20Buttercream"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUszE1kI8KfvtOZbMmFIAdhv1DYsbeTmFPDUvAo6qSLoSYecYYeH99qVLF1tET_siNkfvyZNCP_AacJcJx2YlH5aLaXggZJGrMsZ2eSv1TwVfCIL_50R-05TgrimsbOdAYlRFZV8daq0/s1600/chocolate-cake2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUszE1kI8KfvtOZbMmFIAdhv1DYsbeTmFPDUvAo6qSLoSYecYYeH99qVLF1tET_siNkfvyZNCP_AacJcJx2YlH5aLaXggZJGrMsZ2eSv1TwVfCIL_50R-05TgrimsbOdAYlRFZV8daq0/s640/chocolate-cake2.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>Mike doesn't like frosting - isn't that the most annoying thing ever?  He's always telling me to only put a little bit on cakes and cupcakes.  For those of us who have coveted the "corner" pieces of birthday cakes, this request is hard to comprehend (or obey).  When I find an icing or frosting that Mike loves, I know I have struck gold - as I have with this chocolate buttercream.  It is not too sweet, not too chocolately and gloriously creamy.<br />   <br /><i>The Best Homemade</i><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Chocolate Buttercream </span><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F05%2Fthe-best-chocolate-buttercream.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-jZRYPZovQpI%2FUagK7qveMxI%2FAAAAAAAASgo%2FOPF5Ceun1NY%2Fs640%2Fchocolate-cake2.jpg&description=The%20Best%20Chocolate%20Buttercream"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><br />1 cup of chocolate chips<br />1/4 cup of milk<br />1/4 cup of cocoa powder<br />4 cups of powdered sugar<br />1 teaspoon of vanilla<br />12 tablespoons of butter, softened<br /><br />In a small bowl, pour milk over chocolate chips.  Microwave for 30 seconds, stir until melted.  Repeat if necessary.  Place melted chocolate in a bowl with cocoa and vanilla, mix.  Add powdered sugar slowly.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Z6aA8MJ-n-kBN5mx2sqLw65HlOBu0fBudersV9aOrsSWszAxE1tGINi4bqyjtxF8QQ7FKY95L_iGaoYbl2ClG7mbyEl0u-m56JBNqX4TWmupWeACfc-2LJ0MGQNL3nj-mkhpbklYIA8/s1600/IMG_0844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Z6aA8MJ-n-kBN5mx2sqLw65HlOBu0fBudersV9aOrsSWszAxE1tGINi4bqyjtxF8QQ7FKY95L_iGaoYbl2ClG7mbyEl0u-m56JBNqX4TWmupWeACfc-2LJ0MGQNL3nj-mkhpbklYIA8/s640/IMG_0844.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Whip together for a couple of minutes until well combined.   <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjei7ezmQ31yIFEDcCsg0QXo7838vCZOLsLm7wWkunifdD7VKBGDsGg58G0YAXUhGzBUc2vxigyku0LEUUWDEtD5N37efwECui46gfWABK7Jv8SHlsIe_MUNnJHdpSwhrpYRDcdvZIuM5I/s1600/IMG_0861.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjei7ezmQ31yIFEDcCsg0QXo7838vCZOLsLm7wWkunifdD7VKBGDsGg58G0YAXUhGzBUc2vxigyku0LEUUWDEtD5N37efwECui46gfWABK7Jv8SHlsIe_MUNnJHdpSwhrpYRDcdvZIuM5I/s640/IMG_0861.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Add butter in 2 tablespoons at a time until incorporated.  Whip for 2-3 more minutes. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4M6M954m48j8yGRbV7tjhrxIqrt0DPwwHwrQ1mVu1rl86jXCGZcHDoAHka30NmkMJUMfiWmjtVZiRH4zcjXjNWiG8ao7HWMGFlg6sTy_hYKRoZeZbO8mSC3lVQUbu43ow7_bibtkTqM/s1600/IMG_0868.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4M6M954m48j8yGRbV7tjhrxIqrt0DPwwHwrQ1mVu1rl86jXCGZcHDoAHka30NmkMJUMfiWmjtVZiRH4zcjXjNWiG8ao7HWMGFlg6sTy_hYKRoZeZbO8mSC3lVQUbu43ow7_bibtkTqM/s640/IMG_0868.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Add more milk or powdered sugar to achieve desired consistency. <br /><br /><a data-pin-config="beside" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2013%2F05%2Fthe-best-chocolate-buttercream.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-jZRYPZovQpI%2FUagK7qveMxI%2FAAAAAAAASgo%2FOPF5Ceun1NY%2Fs640%2Fchocolate-cake2.jpg&description=The%20Best%20Chocolate%20Buttercream"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br /><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

The BEST Chocolate Buttercream

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Chocolate Cake... not from a box! (and it tastes amazing)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjls1p8VHMNDq3FK-Ubh-FSm5luXHX3PSRK45pCADcRAl_uW9i9SwvKLY54TcSC54P5WDadKvxVCqoqcMXVqWzAu2OqIJiy8qD1lcNI9YULiMwohgHxmQLVP8wT7fjLcmN6v8Oeg_ml_L/s1600/IMG_4214.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPULYcxMqMh8XfGU_2EWKWmy-nlM5kdMQdC1NX7U4TGHMcTK24M-f8yq50On6tDm2jM-44g_D0qUuWKjOOR8PmmGhWEr_PhYHjyAWmam_iPo2Pzdd9sTPebvIRhraEkrYWzzluuUW_kA1/s1600/IMG_4202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFPULYcxMqMh8XfGU_2EWKWmy-nlM5kdMQdC1NX7U4TGHMcTK24M-f8yq50On6tDm2jM-44g_D0qUuWKjOOR8PmmGhWEr_PhYHjyAWmam_iPo2Pzdd9sTPebvIRhraEkrYWzzluuUW_kA1/s640/IMG_4202.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />After a long hard battle competing against the mighty boxed cake, I have finally done it.  I made a cake that I think actually tastes better than my husband's favorite (and frequently requested...) cake from a boxed mix.  Why bother?  It totally bugs me that he has liked the boxed mix rather than my 'from scratch' chocolate cakes.  It is the same reason I continually make cookies other than is favorite chocolate chip.  Plain and simple pride.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft_vW8wRGfkg_ZN78eK90mMEuwZCmqeLWCrp7g0jLaskCCKWrh83X3LYToFP9wK4Iv77KdvzGqM2LQ58YJQaGLoCpcEa6Y8KS4xoUKX9hNe7QYfVdo_yM5X9LqntJjm1I0r8lADzV7K6Y/s1600/IMG_4232.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgft_vW8wRGfkg_ZN78eK90mMEuwZCmqeLWCrp7g0jLaskCCKWrh83X3LYToFP9wK4Iv77KdvzGqM2LQ58YJQaGLoCpcEa6Y8KS4xoUKX9hNe7QYfVdo_yM5X9LqntJjm1I0r8lADzV7K6Y/s1600/IMG_4232.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />He has confirmed that he indeed likes this cake better.  I win.  It might have to do with the fact that Emma helped me make it... she's got his number!  So, I guess... we win.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjls1p8VHMNDq3FK-Ubh-FSm5luXHX3PSRK45pCADcRAl_uW9i9SwvKLY54TcSC54P5WDadKvxVCqoqcMXVqWzAu2OqIJiy8qD1lcNI9YULiMwohgHxmQLVP8wT7fjLcmN6v8Oeg_ml_L/s1600/IMG_4214.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjls1p8VHMNDq3FK-Ubh-FSm5luXHX3PSRK45pCADcRAl_uW9i9SwvKLY54TcSC54P5WDadKvxVCqoqcMXVqWzAu2OqIJiy8qD1lcNI9YULiMwohgHxmQLVP8wT7fjLcmN6v8Oeg_ml_L/s640/IMG_4214.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />I was inspired by <a href="http://nineandsixteen.blogspot.com/2012/01/best-chocolate-cake.html">Tessa from Nine and Sixteen - I used her "Love Me Forever Chocolate Cake"</a> recipe as a starting place and added a couple of twists like using a hot cup of coffee instead of boiling water.  I also used melted butter instead of oil.  Not sure why, just thought melted butter would add great flavor.  Thanks for the inspiration, Tessa!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnAI7idGZHdOCqx4V6zYqYU47_oCc2WoKFOvPvAdOLJx-FmhgvzctgrKy5C0x8xIVGppRZSJ5A5PDJevOW9qA_ZOtP2s2brL3hG2yIZk-rJ_renHSYJk_kwTW_8iBKaREah3b1tN7PoypP/s1600/IMG_4183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnAI7idGZHdOCqx4V6zYqYU47_oCc2WoKFOvPvAdOLJx-FmhgvzctgrKy5C0x8xIVGppRZSJ5A5PDJevOW9qA_ZOtP2s2brL3hG2yIZk-rJ_renHSYJk_kwTW_8iBKaREah3b1tN7PoypP/s640/IMG_4183.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This recipe makes half a normal sized cake.  I am big into halving recipes - there are only two of us after all, and <i>someone</i> is going to be eating the cake until the platter is clean.  That someone is me, so I like to move the finish line a little closer to avoid having to buy new clothes.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Fv9qpNMzoRzU7QO-_ZARU9-bFCenjIZyGIn8QFIuIIiRqoEdLBGvennX56OUWJGFliEtEXNcFoadl33CQuDTWt_Zl_3x5NnrkJae0rbn_g-PTZQTha8TLAwZ3q1TSXIdwCmSYV4tzRat/s1600/IMG_4207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Fv9qpNMzoRzU7QO-_ZARU9-bFCenjIZyGIn8QFIuIIiRqoEdLBGvennX56OUWJGFliEtEXNcFoadl33CQuDTWt_Zl_3x5NnrkJae0rbn_g-PTZQTha8TLAwZ3q1TSXIdwCmSYV4tzRat/s320/IMG_4207.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">A Very Good Chocolate Cake</span><br /><i>that's better than the box</i><br /><br />1 cup sugar<br />7/8 cup flour<br />1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa<br />3/4 tsp baking powder<br />3/4 tsp baking soda<br />1/2 tsp salt<br />1 egg<br />1/2 cup milk<br />6 tablespoons of melted butter<br />1 tsp vanilla<br />1/2 cup of hot coffee<br /><br />In a mixer, combine sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda and salt.  Stir to combine.  Add egg, milk and melted butter.  Mix on low until combined.  Add vanilla and hot coffee.  Beat for 1 minute on medium high.<br /><br />Line a 8-inch round baking pan with parchment paper, or spray it with non-stick spray.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.  Let cool.  Frost with Chocolate Frosting.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Chocolate Cake... not from a box! (and it tastes amazing)

After a long hard battle competing against the mighty boxed cake, I have finally done it.  I made a cake that I think actually tastes better...

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