We hosted a birthday gathering for
Homer on Saturday. I think Homer had a good time, despite some wicked allergy problems.
The temps aren't climbing as high these days, which means we were able to enjoy the backyard without roasting.
I volunteered to bake the cake. I love a good challenge, and considering Homer is the Cake King, the challenge was certainly on.
F.O. puts together his famous homemade ice cream
Homer requested a yellow cake with chocolate frosting. After some searching, I decided on a basic yellow cake recipe from The Well-Decorated Cake and creamy chocolate icing from Bon Appetit.
A trip to the second-hand store solved the problem of not having an electric mixer.
Fresh from the oven, the cakes don't look too glamorous.
But they clean up well.
Like any self-respecting birthday cake, it stayed hidden from the birthday boy's sight in the cake cover I got at the second-hand shoppe. Just like Grandma's!
And the moment arrived.
Homer blows
Richard
Homer and some of his fellow revelers
You sure are game offering to bake a cake for the reigning kick-arse-cake champion of the world, but I have to say the results look great!
Sounds like a fun time was had by all - and I know I've said it before, but I'll say it again - Happy Birthday Homer!
Posted by: The Mutant | September 22, 2009 at 11:22 AM
We're sure everyone had a great time and Homer had a blast, despite his allergies. Poor guy. Why do people always get sick on holidays, when they're on vacation or on their birthdays?
That cake sure looks yummy. Can we have a piece?
What do you mean it's all gone?
Posted by: Jim | September 23, 2009 at 01:36 AM
A fine party indeed, and thanks for having Jim and I over. We love watching Homer age in his majestic way; it's an inspiration to us all.
Your Vodka Collins is also an inspiration to and shall be imitated often at home.
Posted by: Christopher Gerron | September 24, 2009 at 02:37 AM