Because we were running around on my birthday, the Pie and I broke with our tradition of making each other birthday cakes from scratch and bought one from a local bakery. It was lemon chiffon, and we liked it so much we immediately vowed that it would be on our list of things to learn. … Continue reading “Krystopf’s Chocolate Chiffon Birthday Cake”
Yesterday the Pie turned 31, which he wasn’t really looking forward to, because now for the rest of the year he can’t tell everyone who will listen that I’m older than he is (BY FOUR MEASLY MONTHS). Honestly, the next time someone calls me a “cradle robber” I’m going to punch him or her in … Continue reading “Pie’s Nerdy Birthday Cake”
I will let you in on the worst-kept secret in our family: Saturday was the Pie’s thirtieth birthday. He’s finally as old as me and will (hopefully) shut up about my aging process. Now, for me, being born the week before March Break, as a child I often celebrated more than one birthday. There was … Continue reading “The Pie’s I’m-Turning-Old Ice Cream Birthday Cake, with Fudge Sauce”
Yesterday was my brand new minion’s respected co-worker’s birthday, and I wanted to celebrate her first month on the job (and a milestone birthday she wasn’t really looking forward to) with her favourite treat: a dark, rich chocolate cake. Cake’s a bit hard to transport around the office, however, so I went with the cupcake version … Continue reading “Age of Decadence Birthday Cupcakes”
It was my mother’s birthday yesterday, and so for the occasion I decided to try something a bit different. I wanted to add a bit of fancy to a traditional sour cream pound cake, but with a different twist than the version I did last year for the Pie’s birthday. I want to swirl it … Continue reading “Mum’s Birthday Swirl Pound Cake”
Yesterday was Kª’s birthday (otherwise known as The Lady Downstairs). She’s now 19, or somewhere close to that :). She’s also the mother of two very energetic young boys, and if you include her husband, she’s outnumbered in the house by males 3 to 1. So I thought that for her birthday I’d give her … Continue reading “Chocolate Rose Birthday Cupcakes”
We’ve made this cake before. Many times. But I thought I’d make it again for a dual birthday celebration we had a few weeks ago. This cake was for the Pie’s grandmother, who recently turned NINETY. The next cake on our list I made for Papa John, her son, who turned SEVENTY at the same … Continue reading “Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Still Amazing Angel Food Cake”
I made this (from Recipe Tin Eats) for Nana Nice’s birthday a couple weeks ago. Unfortunately I had the plague and couldn’t partake but I can assure you that it’s equally good the next day … Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and butter a 9″ springform pan. Line the bottom with parchment and … Continue reading “Easy Chocolate Fudge Cake”
I made this Jamie Oliver recipe for Mrs. Nice’s birthday cake and it was a real hit. If you’re not super into the huge layer cakes with tons of icing then I think this will be right up your alley. It’s a nice moist cake as well so it keeps for quite a few days … Continue reading “St. Clement’s Cake”
The Pie’s crowning achievement in life (in his mind) is having gotten the General addicted to Spider-Man (or “Pydermun” as the General says). So when Atlas asked me to make a cake for the General’s second birthday party, we all knew what the theme would be. I made a cake for the Pie a year … Continue reading “Yet Another Spider-Man Cake”
Ali Does It Herself 