Well with Monday under our belts it's only four more days until the weekend, but who's counting lol?! I hope y'all had a wonderful day, mine was less then enjoyable and that is because I had a doctors appointment. I know what you're thinking "doctors aren't that bad" and it's true, he's super nice and very personable which makes him really approachable. My problem is the type of appointment it was, I had to get injections in my shoulders, neck, mid back, base of the skull, forehead, and temples :( I know it sounds like a lot and it is, but it helps my quality of life while waiting for surgery. I wouldn't wish this treatment on my worst enemy, that's because it is very very painful and I cannot wait for surgery so I never have to get them again :D My doctor speculates that I will be one of few patients he will never see again, and as much as we like each other we're okay with that.
So yesterday I told you today's post will be a recap of a friends birthday we celebrated while I was in Texas, and as the title of the post shows there will be a very unusual ingredient involved. I've talked about Dave before and would normally link you to his blog but he hasn't posted in eight months lol (finally someone worse than I haha jk), and he is also responsible for the cute little caricature of me specifically made for my blog. This last trip Dave asked if I would make his birthday cake for the celebration he invited us too, and of course I said yes but I told him I had a new recipe that I think he'd enjoy and not to mention possibly the best chocolate icing I have EVER had. I came across this recipe on Facebook (although I don't remember how) and as soon as I saw the title it had me intrigued, and now y'all ;)
Double Chocolate Cola Cake
Ingredients
1 can of cola (not diet)
1/2C oil (I used olive)
1/2C butter
3Tbs cocoa
2C all-purpose flour
2C sugar
1/2Tsp salt
2 large eggs
1/2C buttermilk
1Tsp baking soda
1Tsp vanilla
Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350F. In a sauce pan; mix cola, oil, butter, and cocoa and bring to a boil.
2) In another bowl combine sugar, flour, and salt.
3) Pour the boiling cola mixture over the flour mixture and beat well.
4) Add the eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and vanilla making sure to mix well.
5) Pour the mixture into a greased and floured 13"x9" pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pan, cooling for about 10 minutes before frosting.
I did a test run and made cupcakes first, needless to say they were yummy
Superman colors for the birthday boy :)
Chocolaty Frosting
Ingredients
1/2C butter
3Tbs cocoa
6Tbs cream or milk
1Tsp vanilla
3 3/4C confectioners sugar
*I must apologize for the lack of pictures, I only have the final product :(*
Directions:
1) In a sauce pan combine the butter, cocoa, and milk. Heat until the butter melts.
2) Beat in the remaining ingredients and spread on the cake while it's still warm.
So as I am sure you noticed this is not your typical chocolate cake recipe, this was actually the first cake I ever boiled any ingredients for. It's a really light and airy cake, which I think is caused by the carbonation in the cola. It's not too sweet but it's very chocolaty (in a good way), this is definitely a keeper and will be made again most likely for Nathan's birthday (he loves chocolate cake). The frosting is soooo good, I couldn't believe how delicious it was as I have made other chocolate icing before. Needless to say these two recipes take the cake, see what I did there lol?
Well I am slowly getting through my back logged recipes that need to be posted, and I am really excited for the next few posts. Why you may ask, well I am finally up to my fourth of July treats and I am really proud of one. That one recipe forced me out of my comfort zone and to try something new, and I am proud to say it was a success but I will not be supplying clues to that one ;) All I will say is that if you're afraid to try something new do it anyways, you'll thank yourself later. Until next time........................
Stay sweet,
Jennifer xoxoxo
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