Ask for cakes…and you get cakes
So, I am very pleased with this little experiment. I met a fellow Portland blogger, got an entry all the way from Switzerland, a turtle cheesecake from Texas and jwa made me a pineapple upside down cake. I was expecting to not get any cakes as it’s hot this time of year and I only mentioned this cakefest on my blog. So, this was a pleasant surprise.
I was afraid I would have to assume alternate identities and bake things all weekend and sign up for a slew of new blog accounts and send myself fake entries. Whew — this was so much easier! Thank you to Archanna, Pushpa, Amy and jwa. And also, thanks again to everyone who has left comments over the last couple of days about Je Mange la Ville’s one year anniversary!
Now, let’s look at some lovely and festive baked goods, shall we?
I. Archanna at spicyana made a beautiful Black Forest Cake with Oregon Bing cherries and homemade cherry liqueur. If this cake were sitting on the counter at my house, I almost think it would seem too gorgeous to eat…almost.
II. Pushpa at PuSiVa’S CuLiNarY StUdiO sent me this lovely entry she had previously posted for one of her “Weekend Baking Sessions.” It’s an orange cake and it is just beautiful — frosted and decorated with mandarin orange slices and slivered almonds.
III. New Entry! Amy of Queso Fiesta got her cake in right under the wire and I’m awfully glad she did! It’s an awesome turtle cheesecake, which, in my opinion, is one of the best cheesecakes there is. I especially love the step-by-step shots on her site!
IV. jwa made me a super tasty pineapple upside down cake over the weekend. He started by pulling down the red and white checkered Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook (we both have a copy) and he got right to work. It turned out great. We each had a piece while it was still warm from the oven and watched Wallace & Gromit fight off the Were-rabbit.
Tomorrow: What to do with a pint of blueberries, Part I. Later in the week, Part II, the garden/backyard and a Greek chicken pie.
You are one lucky blog (girl)!! Beautiful cakes.
Hey, I really enjoy your website. I made a cake for the B-day – it is a bit late for entry, but I thought I would send it anyway. http://www.quesofiesta.com Thanks for all of the great recipes. ~Amy
Amy:
It’s never too late! I will add this tonight 🙂
Thank you so much!!
I so wanted to be a part of your year anniversary! But the weeks are just flying by with too much going on. I’m sorry. I would love to be a part of your next one.
Christy:
you are busy getting married and stuff. That should probably come first… 🙂