Saturday, February 05, 2011

yummy cake

we've got friends coming over this afternoon, so I baked a cake.

nom nom nom.


we're listening to Cole Porter, Too Darn Hot!

11 comments:

  1. mmmmmmmmmmm.

    Would you believe we are listening to Cole Porter too!

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  2. hello! i've just found your blog and wanted to tell you that i love it! i am sure it is also extremely hard work, your lifestyle seems so idyllic! i am just this year venturing into growing my own vegetables in central australia, and whilst different climates and the like, your blog is going to provide me with lots of inspiration!

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  3. Can I come over and be your friend too...

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  4. Laura, that looks beautiful and I would love a piece with my coffee :) Enjoy your guests.
    Amy

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  5. That cake looks awesome!! I'm so glad I found your blog. beautiful garden pictures and food--two of my favorites.

    ~Jeff
    http://thepathcalledlife.blogspot.com/

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  6. Anonymous11:22 am

    Yum is an understatement! i could sure use a slice with a cuppa hot green tea. I will post more snow pics to cool you off a little. :)

    Liz

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  7. Is it a carrot cake?

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  8. Nom, nom, nom is right...that looks incredibly delicious. Well done! I'd love the recipe...

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  9. http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/home-cooking-skills/classic-victoria-sponge-with-all-the-trimmings

    this is the recipe, but I didn't do the strawberry centre, I just used a good raspberry jam/jelly. Also I added a vanilla pod to the cake mixture.

    It's incredibly light and fluffy :)

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  10. Mmmm....Thank you! I have a pantry FULL of homemade raspberry jam, too! :-)

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