Topic A) Karl and I had a couple over the other night to celebrate the husbands birthday. I've been eyeing this recipe on Bakerella for a few weeks- its a 14 Layer Cake! Like literally, you bake 14 layers... as in, 14 cake pans. My desire to make this gem stemmed from how beautiful the picture of the cake looked! So, what better occasion than a birthday to pull out all the stops and make this cake?! Well, in the interest of full disclosure I would add that I wouldn't make this recipe again. It was indeed a beautiful cake and very moist. AND it was fun to make [if you have, ya know, 4ish hours to play & toil in the kitchen]. The flavor just wasn't there for all the effort it took. I would revamp this recipe- maybe incorporate the 14-layer idea by doubling a cake batter + ganache recipe that I know are hits, even use a couple boxes of cake mix. Because who wouldn't love a staggeringly tall cake??
Amateur cook lesson: don't bake something just because it looks pretty. And, be patient if your ganache doesn't look thick enough. A thin ganache will not cut it.
B) A few friends and most of my family knew that I was supposed to be in Texas now/for the past week/for the next couple of weeks while Karl was supposed to be working in Las Vegas. Well, long story short, I'm not in Texas and Karl isn't in Vegas. We're both back in SC as I was after a short 3 days after arriving in Texas. It's stinky because a) I love to be in control b) I'm such a planner- long term, short term-- all of it c) I had been mentally preparing to be away from Karl and be with my family for months and then in like less than 12 hours I found myself on a plane back to SC. I want to be in Texas enjoying some much needed Cuppett & friend time but I feel grateful to be getting days with Karl that I didn't think I would have. I had also planned a trip to Arkansas to visit with friends that I have been missing so much it hurts. Anyways, needless to say, here we are facing another lesson in "I am not in control, my plan isn't necessarily The Lord's."
C) "B" brings me to this... last night I booked a flight to Little Rock for a weekend trip for one of my very best friend's weekend wedding shower extravaganza. I knew there was a slim chance that I would be able to get to Arkansas for this, especially with the time Karl & I were facing away from each other with Vegas + my planned trip to AR during my time home in Texas. Well, since all of that was flushed down the toilet, getting to LR for her bridal shower became like so super important to me. So, Karl & I talked about it and (in Oprah voice) I'M GOOOOOOINNNNNGGGGGGG!! It [seems] to be working out perfectly. It's a short amount away from Karl that both of us are comfortable with! I know the weekend will feel like the shortest/biggest tease/whirlwind ever but I cannot wait. I have been looking forward to the Riggan/Chism nuptials for months. MONTHS. Come July, wedded bliss for two of my favorite people + reunion with some of my favorite people + Karl will be joining me (praying this doesn't change, PRAYING. Please please, Jesus)! WOOOOO HOOOOO
Who wouldn't be excited to see this face? |
Hannah K.C. Burton
a) omg i'm so impressed with 14 layers. i would NEVER have the patience.
ReplyDeleteb and c) i can only picture you quickly regaining composure after losing control. can't WAIT to see you soon and celebrate sweet maggie!