I made a rocket cake for our six year old's birthday today! The big flash at the bottom of the cake is not a camera malfunction--it's six lighted birthday candles, powering the rocket for lift off!
- Cake Plans: Family Fun
- Recipe: Black Midnight Cake (Betty Crocker, 1991). This is my go-to chocolate cake recipe. It calls for cocoa (a staple in my pantry) rather than unsweetened chocolate (which I buy only on occasion), so I always have the right ingredients on hand. This chocolate cake is super easy and better than a box cake any day!
1 2/3 sugar
2/3 cup cocoa
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups water
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
Beat on high for 3 minutes, bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes.
oh wow! this is Awesome! My son is turning 4 in two days and has four older brothers to show off for. This would be perfect for him. Great timing Andrea. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I just found your blog! It's so fun to see your kids and all the fun things you do! I love seeing the family genes at work. I especially see myself and Chuck in Elizabeth. So Interesting!
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