Yesterday was my mother in laws birthday and I made her a delicious chocolate cake to celebrate. I know I’ve mentioned it before, but baking is seriously one of my favorite things to do. I could bake everyday, but I’m sure my thighs wouldn’t like that too much. I’m also a huge fan of making things semi-homemade. I decided to use my favorite cake mix Betty Crocker Triple Chocolate Fudge and for the first time ever, make homemade cream cheese frosting. I’ve always been intimidated by making my own frostings and don’t do it often. I wanted to try cream cheese frosting and I can’t believe how easy it is to make.
I followed the recipe on the box and baked it in two 9-inch pans
For the cream cheese frosting I followed this recipe.
-16 ounces of softened cream cheese
-1/2 cup of butter
-2 cups of powdered sugar
-1 teaspoon of vanilla
Cream the butter and cream cheese, then add the vanilla. Slowly incorporate the powdered sugar and you’re done! I can’t believe I’ve never tried this before.
I was running behind so I didn’t get a picture of all the steps and quickly snapped a few pics with my point and shoot camera. But I used my vegetable peeler to get the chocolate curls. I then tossed them on the sides and center of the cake. Simple, yet cute.
And in case that wasn’t enough sugar, we served it with ice cream. We had a great time!
Now I’m off to plan hubby’s birthday which is in 2 days!
looks delicious! My mouth is watering:) Thanks for sharing!
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THAT looks great!
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thank you :)
I go through phases where I either make frosting from scratch or using a premade. Homemade is so much better tasting, for sure, but sometimes the idea of dirtying another bowl and spoons is too much for me! hah.
Your cake and frosting look like they turned out wonderful. Birthday cake and ice cream are heaven.
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I forgot to mention, I'd love for you to add this to the Hump Day Hoorah link party. I hope to see you there! :)
I'm so glad that you decided to make your own frosting. You know me …Ms, From-scratch :)
Did you use my recipe? (I love it when ppl use my recipes, makes me feel like I passed something on :):)
Well now I feel silly, coz I was you all recipes link :) (I still like it when you use my recipes :)
That cake looks fantastic and I love that it is semi-homemade. How sweet of you to make it for your mom-in-law :)
That looks so delicious…wish I was your mother-in-law:) Your newest follower…Hope you can visit me sometime soon!
Oh my gosh! This looks delish! I'm your newest follower! I would love it if you would stop by my blog sometime!
That looks heavenly!! I love the shaved chocolate on the sides and top to really finish it up. YUMM!! If you get a sec, pop on over to Foodie Friday and link up! Oh, and I found you on The Shabby Chic Cottage. :)
Mmmm. Looks yummy! Hope the parties were all fun!
Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
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Yum! This sounds just amazing.
I'd like to invite you to share this recipe on my linky, Sweet Tooth Friday. I hope to see you there. https://alli-n-son.com/2011/04/14/chocolate-birds-nests/
Wow that looks amazing! I want to eat it sooo bad :). I found ya from tatertots and jello!
YUM!!! Looks delicious! Now I am craving chocolate cake! :)
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yum!
kisses
heather
i wish i was enjoying a slice of this RIGHT now! lol would love for you to link this up :)
Lolly Jane
lollyjaneboutique.blogspot.com
I am so drooling over this cake!
Would love for you to share at my link party!
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Cream Cheese Frosting is my favorite! And this cake would be perfect for Easter too!
Myself and 2 other great bloggers are hosting THIS WEEK'S CRAVINGS and the theme this week is "EASTER COOKIES & TREATS" and I think this is a great recipe for that! We would love for you to stop on by and link up your recipe if you wish! Hope to see you there!!! :-)
https://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/2011/04/this-weeks-cravings-linky-party-25.html
this look so yummy! it's making my mouth water. saw you on tip junkie.
new follower!
kathryn
http://www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com