It was also my husbands birthday this past week....So I made him this!A rich Chocolate Cake with a Ganache all over it...it was SO good...the two of us ate it all~
Can you blame us...look at this baby! The next day, it was even better because the
chocolate had "set up" all over and inside of it!
I got the recipe from my friend Brandi at her blog;
"Queen of My Kingdom"
~So here it is just for all of you sweet friends~
Take a Duncan Hines Chocolate cake mix,
make it according to the directions,
But add: 1 cup of Sour Cream
1 cup Chocolate Chips
(I added) 1/4 Baking Coco
and 1/2 cup of nuts
Bake according to directions. Cool in pans
for 30 min. then on wire rack.
Now, you can do the regular chocolate frosting,
with powdered sugar...but I did a Ganache~
~Chocolate Ganache Frosting~
Cut or break up;
8 oz. Bittersweet Chocolate, set aside-
Put 1 cup heavy cream in a bowl,
then in the microwave just until hot,
about 3 minutes,
Pour over chocolate and let set
until chocolate is melted.
Add: 1 tsp. Vanilla
and a pinch of salt
Stir til smooth...cool slightly
before using.
With a meat fork, poke holes in the cake
and then pour ganache all over both layers.
I sprinkled sliced almonds on top,
Let it cool and set up....ENJOY~
I got the recipe from my friend Brandi at her blog;
"Queen of My Kingdom"
~So here it is just for all of you sweet friends~
Take a Duncan Hines Chocolate cake mix,
make it according to the directions,
But add: 1 cup of Sour Cream
1 cup Chocolate Chips
(I added) 1/4 Baking Coco
and 1/2 cup of nuts
Bake according to directions. Cool in pans
for 30 min. then on wire rack.
Now, you can do the regular chocolate frosting,
with powdered sugar...but I did a Ganache~
~Chocolate Ganache Frosting~
Cut or break up;
8 oz. Bittersweet Chocolate, set aside-
Put 1 cup heavy cream in a bowl,
then in the microwave just until hot,
about 3 minutes,
Pour over chocolate and let set
until chocolate is melted.
Add: 1 tsp. Vanilla
and a pinch of salt
Stir til smooth...cool slightly
before using.
With a meat fork, poke holes in the cake
and then pour ganache all over both layers.
I sprinkled sliced almonds on top,
Let it cool and set up....ENJOY~
I went with my daughter for her ultrasound (as was mentioned in the previous post)...here we are waiting for the news.....IT'S A GIRL~
We shopped most of the day...I was tired...but it was a good tired!The kids got me a birthday cake!
And gave me a nice gift....I got calls from all my kids...they are so kind and generous!
Have you heard of the... "VOCA PEOPLE"...(go to You Tube music)....They are an international vocal theater performance group.
They do everything acapella, they are strangely wonderful
as they combine several songs and put actions to the song.
Our little 2 year old grandson Caleb loves them...he can imitate them and their actions perfectly, it is so fun to watch!
Had to share this with you too...(it has nothing to do with me)
..but I thought it was so cool...Apparently this really happened in Maryland.
Some people came home from work to find this little Bambi sleeping on their couch!
It had followed their dog in through the doggie door! SO CUTE!
Well, have a good weekend my friends, I hope for your sakes Spring has sprung
in your area...we had a blizzard today with wind and snow! But I am still watching
for that first brave little Robin! Love to all~
Some people came home from work to find this little Bambi sleeping on their couch!
It had followed their dog in through the doggie door! SO CUTE!
Well, have a good weekend my friends, I hope for your sakes Spring has sprung
in your area...we had a blizzard today with wind and snow! But I am still watching
for that first brave little Robin! Love to all~
56 comments:
Oh' My Julie~
I am on such a strict diet with no carbs or sugar.. and I can't tell you how much my mouth started to water starring at that piece of heaven. YUM! I will have have have to make that down the road. HAPPY Birthday once again.. and I am glad you were shown lots of love. Hugs, LUVS, JGG p.s. cute birdie and sign too, oh' and the little bambi to dang sweet!
Oh where to start. I love your blog and I want to know how you stay so trim and thin? The cake looks divine(yummie). I love the baby deer. And we just recently found out we are getting our sixth grand child and it is a girl also, and due on my birthday.
I know I have seen your home. We go to fish lake alot and venture out around it. It seems like I saw your house some where in one of our trips.
I am also a Mormon.
Love,Debbie
First!!!! Wahooo!
Oh dang maybe not - Ha Ha I forgot about your approval thing.
So first I have to tell you that you look like you are about 32 - What is your secret to looking so young and being a grandma and all!!
You are beautiful!
Also, that cake is to die for - it looks SO decadent and good!! Thanks for sharing the recipe and I am so glad you and your hubby had a great birthday!!
Oh my goodness that cake looks so YUMMY! I am definitely going to make it. LOL, you both ate the whole thing!? hee hee I would have eaten it by myself!! So wonderful to have another baby in the family!! Your little cutie-pie grandson, so sweet!!
I love that picture of bambi and the doggie! Thanks for sharing and by the way Julie, you are so beautiful!!
We had a wonderful sunny day here in North Alabama!
Happy Birthday a little late to you and Happy Birthday to your honey! Chocolate cake is my favorite and that looks delicious! Love the pic of Bambi. So sweet. Mimi
PS Congratulations on another sweet little baby girl! Such a wonderful blessing. Mimi
Happy birthday!!!! And congratulations on the granddaughter!! :)
Wow...all kinds of wonderful things have happened this week!
happy birthday to you and your hubby! Chocolate...oh my...I'm gonna try your recipe here! yum.
There's just nothing like a sonogram, is there? To be able to see that little miracle..how great!
Great post, Julie--that cake looks amazing! We'll be trying that over here, I can tell you!
That baby deer photo is crazy--how surreal would that be to come home and see that?!
Hope you've had a beautiful day!
That cake looks Heavenly!! I'll have to give it a try. Looks like the Birthday fun is continuing!! Happy Day for both of you!!
Love the Bambi story!! Made me smile!! :-)
Hello My Sweet Friend!
Ouch!
Oh...I just busted my blonde airy head on the laptop screen trying to get to that cake you made for the hubby!
Ooooooh it looks so good!
And you are my kind of gal cutting slices that BIG! ;o)
Happy Birthday week to you both!
And oh how exciting your daughter is having a GIRL!!!
Hold on to all that positive energy! xo
Oh...and the deer on the couch...now that just melted my heart! xxooxx
Well Happy Birthday Julie to you and your husband! May this year bring you great joy and bliss. Eating that cake is a great way to start that off! Queen B she always has great recipes. That is so awesome about the bambi on the couch. I hope they got it out ok!
Have a lovely weekend! -suzanne
Happy Birthday to you and your husband!! That cake looks fabulous! Thank you for sharing the recipe. Love the story and picture of the little deer...very sweet. Have a lovely weekend!
Happy Birthday to you and your hubby.
That cake looks delish. I'm not a big chocolate fan (weird, I know) but my husband is, so I'll have to make it for him.
We had a blizzard here today too, in fact it's still storming...but in the midst of the snow this afternoon, I saw a Robin!!! Yay!
2 birthdays!!! Happy Birthday twice. The cake looks so good, now i want some and it is not good cause it's late. Love the plaque you got!!!
That picture with Bambi is Hilarius!
Gros bisous
Frenchy
Oh Julie! So many wonderful things going on in your life! Happy Birthday dear, congrates on another darling grandchild to join the family and precious pictures of more grandchildren! Isn't life grand Julie! You have truely been blessed!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Happy Birthday....Your cake looks decadent!!
Bambi on the sofa???? How adorable... It is a lot better than a skunk following the dog in!! Can you just imagine the horror!!
Love,
Marilyn
xxoo
A blog chock full of treasures. Chocolate cake, gifts, good news, and a sweet Bambi at the end! Happy birthday to you and your husband and I expect that neither of you will have gained any weight at all because you keep active and busy with your horses, family, and friends and life lived to the fullest.
Yay for the baby girl!! Wonderful news.
The Choc. cake looks great! We are big fans of choc cake! I will have to make that one.
Happy Birthday!
Really great post....you made my morning....just cute and happy!
:)
Beth
Hey Julie! just stumbled upon your blog and found it soooo interesting...Belated Happy B'day and I must say, that cake seems so yummy! I want to have it now! :)
That cake looks incredible! Thanks for stopping by and it is so nice to meet you. Congratulations to your daughter and to you too! What an exciting time for everyone.
Happy Birthday. Your cake looks wonderful. So very cool that you had a great day. Love the little deer picture. What a surprise indeed.
CONGRATUTLATIONS...that is EXCITING!
The Chocolate Cake looks GREAT!
I LOVE all of your recipes! Thanks for sharing!
The little BAMBI is adorable! What a cute story!
Hi Julie,
Thanks for visiting my blog, it's wonderful to meet new and precious women. I find it hard to believe that you could be a great Grandma, you look like you are my daughters age. You ae beautiful and so very spiritual, thank you for all the lovely thoughts. I can't wait to visit the Manti temple again, maybe I will see you there.
And the cake.....Oh my it is gorgeous. Love your blog. Joanie
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I'm laughing that you said you two ate it all. Just what my hubby and I would have done!!!!! It sounds like you did have a cherished birthday, which you deserve I am so sure, Julie. I love the birdie sign. Beautiful. I know you just have to walk on cloud nine with all those grandbabies around your feet and more on the way. So much fun to look forward to. Can't wait.
Can you believe that about the fawn???? Where is its mama????? poor little thing. And the doggie let it come in. What a special pup that must be. Thank you for sharing your happy days with us. It is sweet! Makes us smile because it is a GOOD life, and because we are just plain happy for a fellow blogger sister who has joy to spread. hugs!!!
1. Happy Birthday!
2. Congratulations!
3. I want a piece of that cake!!!
Happy Birthday Julie!!! You look fabulous darling!! And Happy Birthday to hubby too! Another grandbaby, oh you lucky gal! And that cake, OOOOH, it looks soooo good! No calories right? Hugs, Cindy
The deer on the couch is so adorable!!!
Birthdays and sonograms what an exciting time! The cake looks so rich and delish! I could live on sweets. I'd much rather get to the dessert than the rest of the meal.
Happy Birthday!
Manuela
Just stopping by to say HI and wish you a very Happy Birthday!
How do you eat choco. cake and still look that good? Totally not fair! :)
Thanks for the recipe and take care!
Happy Birthday! The cakes look amazing...the little fawn picture is totally sweet but my favorite picture of all is your little Grandson intent on the TV like that.
It reminded me so much of my Granddaughters when they were small watching the Wiggles...unable to turn away!
Really sweet post.
And I love your blog background. Cherries AND polka dots. How could anything be wrong in the world with this background in front of me at the moment!
That cake looks DELICIOUS!! That is why I don't bake much...I EAT it ALL!!!! Hope you and your hubby had GREAT Birthdays!!!! I received that e-mail with the little deer too.....so sweet!! Hope you have a great weekend.♥
Oh. My. Gosh! That cake looks so divine! You did NOT eat the entire thing yourselves did you?
I'll be making this little number.
Glad you had a great birthday.
Hello, my friend,
I hope that first little brave robin appears for you very soon! The cake you made for your sweet hubby is making my mouth water. You can never go wrong with chocolate in my book. I hope you and your husband have both had the happiest of birthdays! I love the sign your children gave you, just perfect for you! Vicki
Lovely, HAPPY post today. Your Chocolate Cake is stunning almost divine ;o) Too bad I could not come over for a delicious piece of that sweetness ....
Have a wonderful weekend, Julie!
Julie! I got my package today! Oh, how fun...it was like Christmas! Everything is so wonderful and I'm going to enjoy every single thing in that box! I'll take a picture and post a little note about it on my blog in the next few days. Thanks again!
Your sign is so nice.
Years ago my husband picked up a little deer whose mom and twin got hit by a semi. It was smaller (it was REAL small~~like a rut) than most dogs and we kept it in the house. It would curl up on your lap or in the corner. We fed it with a bottle, named him Lucky and at night you put it in the box and it slept on night till morning. Lived about 1 1/2 to 2 weeks and died. We always wondered if it didn't get hurt when it rolled under the truck.
Oh my goodness that cake looks amazing. It made my mouth water! Happy Birthday to the two of you, and congrats on the baby girl.
After reading your post I wrote down the recipe for that cake and went to the grocery store to pick up the ingredients. After putting everything into my basket I looked for the Duncan Hines Chocolate cake mix and to my disappointment it's not sold in the grocery stores in my town. I'm starting to think they don't sell it in Canada.. I can make it with regular chocolate cake mix though right? I hope so! I'm so anxious to make it for our house warming party!
Congratulations on the baby girl! Can't wait to see pictures when she's born. All your children & grandbabies are beautiful.
The HAPPIEST of BIRTHDAYS to you!
The CHOCOLATIEST of CAKES for you!
The CUTEST of GRANDCHILDREN for you!
The LOVELIEST of MOMENTS for you!
What sweet news and such adorable photos in your post today, Julie!
Loved all of it!
~Blessings~
Maria
ps. I was visited by the same "follower" as you.
If you need to know how to remove it go here.
I can't believe the story about the baby deer! That is so cute. I can't imagine what the dog must have been thinking when it followed him in. lol
Julie I am so happy for you and your daughter. A baby girl how precious and wonderful for you all. I just can imagine the joy you are feeling right now. What a wonderful blessing.
And a belated Happy Birthday to you and your hubby. That cake is really making me hungry.
So glad I stopped by here tonight before I go to sleep because your posts have made me happy and now I know that I will have sweet dreams
Love
Maggie
Let me just say....I'd have loved that cake......
*sigh*
You must have quite the workout program...I'm just trying to figure out how you can eat such YUMMY stuff and still look so GOOD! AND Happy Birthday to you! Hope you have the BEST year ever with all those CUTE grandbabies ....and a brand new one too!!
Now back to all that chocolate cake...really, HOW do you to it...!!! It looks so good I can almost smell the delicious warm chocolate goodness...aaahhhhggg, I'm so hungry!
Hi Julie!
I see your comments on some of the blogs I read, so I had to come over and say hello! It's a girl? Yippee! We have four girl grands and one boy with one more on the way. Isn't it FUN? Your chocolate cake looks amazing!
So exciting about the new baby girl!
The cake looks awesome! Love ganache and always keep a stash in my frig, for those special late night cravings!
Poor little fawn's mother was probably frantic. Dog looks like part Beagle and I'm surprised the dog would let the deer in the house!
Dear Julie, thank you so much for your concern on our tragedy, this is a real huge one and much more than t.v. shows. I´m so glad every country is helping us. Thanks god where I live, up in the mountains and far from the sea there was just few harm.
Please continue helping our country.
Much love to you,
Maria Cecilia
I'm new to your blog (: I love it, your life seems very wholesome!
That chocolate cake looks amazing! And congratulations on finding out about your soon-to-be-granddaughter!
Today is my birthday and boy would I love to have a slice of that yummy cake! Happy belated birthday to your husband. Your grandson reminds me of my son. He is a lover of music as well. I'll have to find this on You Tube.
Congrats on your daughter's baby girl! :)
Happy happy birthday to you...looks like yours is the Birthday House! What fun! Thank you for sharing the sweetness of that fawn story..just simply amazing. xoxoo
Happy Birthday to you, Julie and to your hubby. What scrumptious cakes you got to eat! The recipe sounds very rich.
Jody
Julie - - - I want you to come right over here to Indiana and Bake one of those chocolate cakes with the almond slivers on top for MY NEXT BIRTHDAY!!!
Oh man - - - that looks yummy.
OH my goodness, you look great. And...happy birthday.
CAKE....UMmmmm....YUM!!
Julie I was reading your profile!! I want your life!! OMG you are so blessed!!
I cannot believe you had a eight children. You are so young and beautiful, You do not look like a mother of eight and a grandmother!!
What a wonderful family and your blog is a pleasure to read!!
What a beautiful cake! It looks delicious. YUM.
I can't believe that photo of the baby deer on the sofa! How sweet! We have a lot of deer that hang out in our wooded backyard, but none have ever actually snuck into our house. Ha.
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