This has been the year of the chocolate cake for us and I don't think we have been singing a one-note tune. We have explored many different aspects of the fundamentals with regard to chocolate cake.We were tempted to go with yellow cake and chocolate frosting for Cole's birthday, but we stuck to our guns and persevered on. The final tile in the mosaic fell into place on Tuesday night for Mary's birthday. I baked a cake so dark and rich we had to refrigerate it so that the full measure of its chocolate creaminess wouldn't hit us square in the face. I don't think it is within the reach of human emotion to experience this cake still warm from the oven.
The bad lighting in our kitchen doesn't do this cake justice.Oh, I know I tend to exaggerate, but this is the real deal. We were even afraid to give it to the kids. As Cole lay down to bed that night he asked Mary "why wouldn't you and daddy let me finish my cake?". Well Cole, we didn't want to ruin every cake experience you have for the rest of your life. We want you to enjoy a life of color; of shade and shadow, not to be eclipsed by this one recipe.
Where was Cora during all of this? Asleep in her bed. She has been skipping her nap lately and Mary wisely put her down to bed early. The thing we needed less than an emotional two-year-old close to bed time, was an emotional two-year-old who was hopped up on chocolate cake.
And before you ask, the answer is "no." The only way you will pry this recipe from me is if you actually hop on a plane and experience it for yourself. I know this puts the folks on the other side of the puddle at a disadvantage, but think of it as an investment in your chocolate salvation. Mad props go out to my friend Katrina for sending the recipe my way.
my lovely wife-----
Cole was also in the mood to shoot some photos Tuesday night with mixed results. These are my two favorite. A keen eye will note that he likes the same particular angle for both shots.
6 comments:
upon the birth of our second child someday, the most meaningful thing you can do to congratulate kurt and me is to GIVE ME THIS RECIPE.
Man, I don't even like chocolate or cake. I certainly wouldn't accept your treasured recipe even if you forced it upon me. Try as you might.
P.S. Someone told me that a Ninja's primary weekness is that they're susceptible to reverse psychology.
glad i caught this post tonight (fat tuesday) as i have given up sweets starting in 30 minutes and will not be able to look at that delicious chocolate cake for 40 days...i will wait to check back then as i am sure you will change your mind in your recipe sharing. lol. looks yummy!
Hi Joe! What a surprise when I saw a comment from you on my blog. How are you? Your family is beautiful!! Great to hear from you!
Take care!
Julie
Though i am not usually one for cake, that looks dangerous. i spelled that "dangersauce" on accident and almost left it that way.
You have yet to fail making me laugh, even in the most stressful, teenage-angst-filled times. It gladdens me to hear your family is well and overstuffed on too-good-to-be-true chocolate cake with seemingly magical properties.
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