9.25.2012

bake 20: german chocolate mini cake

last week my dad celebrated his birthday.  while we couldn't be there to join him in the festivities, we did celebrate on a small scale, in our own way & in his honor.  

in general, my dad isn't a huge fan of chocolate.  he can usually take it or leave it- but in all seriousness, who leaves it?!?  however, every year, on his birthday, my mom baked my dad his all-time favorite cake- german chocolate.  

wanting to do something special from afar, i decided to try my hand at this annual delicacy.

recipe: baker's german chocolate cake (i actually used the one from the chocolate box)

adjustments: wanting to make this cake perfect for two people, i opted to use this technique for the perfect mini-cake & fell in love.  like seriously.  not only does it produce an absolutely adorable cake, it's the perfect size for a family of 2 to 4 people.  the mini cake technique is a total keeper in our house.

review: perfect & just as i remembered.  eating a piece brought back a flood of childhood memories around the dinner table honoring one of the coolest men i know.  it's pretty rad that tastes & scents can transport you through time so quickly.

ps. happy belated birthday dad! xoxo

pps. this is #6 of the bake 20 challenge.

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over the next five months i'm going to try my hand at 20 different baked goods.  there's no specific order and no plan.  just making things that look good and hopefully in the process, finding a new appreciation of baking.  feel free to join me in the Bake 20 Challenge.

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