I can't help but moan at first taste.
Moist, rich, and sweet. My God, it's like going to heaven with every bite.
Mmmmmm.....
One of our department heads at my university job has been out sick for two weeks. A really great guy that's helped all of us at some point and his absence is noticeable.
So the rest of my coworkers and I rallied together and are throwing him a little welcome back celebration in the back office today.
Several of us agreed to make something from home.
My contribution is chocolate cake!
It's a basic pudding cake recipe that I've tweaked.
Chocolate chips were added for texture and crunch. White chocolate chips were finely chopped so they'd melt into the batter as it bakes. And a few shakes of cinnamon add a tiny zing.
But to make this even more special, the homemade chocolate frosting was heavily sprinkled with gold pearl dust!
Glorious!
A shimmering, gilded beauty with deep browns peeking through its delicate cracks.
Best of all, this cake becomes fudgier as it sits so we'll continue to enjoy it as the days go on.
I'm licking my lips right now.
This. Is. Going. To. Be. GOOD!!
16 comments:
Is there anything you can't do. You are so creative. I am envious.
I'm sure it will be a great hit. I hope some will be left for you after everybody else has some.
Sweet! and Cheers! randuwa
its like theres a party in my mouth.. and everyones invited!
mmmm :)
AH! I want a piece with my coffee! Looks fabulous Dean!
Mind Of Mine!
*blushes*
I'm terrible at sports, Ian!
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naturgesetz!
I had a small piece last night after everyone got to try it. It turned out light, fluffy, and delicious!
Unfortunately I wasn't able to post a pic beforehand how the cake looked when cut. The contrast was striking with the bright gold top against the dark chocolate of the actual cake.
You'll just have to take my word for it!
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randuwa!
Thanks Randy!
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David!
LOL
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Jason!
I love chocolate cake!!!
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Kim!
It's great for breakfast with a glass of orange juice!
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I appreciate all of you chiming in here!
-Dean
I am drooling right now!
i wonder why the orchid pink pearl dust™ isnt kosher?
Now I'm hungry. Curse you! In any case, I hope he's doing well now.
Oh man, that looks SO delicious, now my mouth is watering too! Creative indeed...
Mitch!
I don't blame you!
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Anonymous!
I was wondering the exact same thing!
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Tamayn!
Our department head said he's still feeling a bit weak but doing much better due to the medication he's currently taking.
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Stan!
I would've saved you a piece if I could!
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Thanks to everyone for commenting here!
-Dean
Well, oysters aren't kosher (Leviticus 11:9-12), so I suppose that includes their products.
naturgesetz!
Could be. Your guess is as good as mine!
-Dean
I'm a bit speechless. And suddenly have sooo much saliva. *drool*
Jules!
The cake was D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!
-Dean
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