Getting ready for a nice evening with friends tonight. The men always enjoy a nice slice of chocolate cake. My dad does, too. Couldn’t help but think of him while I was in the kitchen. I loved making his favorite dessert. I’ll send him this picture and give him a call in a bit.
This photo was just taken and the cake is still warm. I call it Yum-Yum Cake, but others call it Texas Sheet Cake. This warm chocolate brownie cake reminds me of my April blog anniversary story, as well. The image still resonates with me, so it’ll be extremely hard watching everyone enjoy this cake later. Ha! Enjoy! Maybe you should make it for someone special tonight. Get in the kitchen and make the cake together…now that is a happy thought.
Yum-Yum Cake
2 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. butter flavoring
2 sticks of butter
1/4 c. cocoa
1 c. water
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
Mix the flour and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Boil the butter, cocoa and water in a saucepan. Pour it over the dry ingredients and mix. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Bake on a large cookie sheet at 400° for 20 minutes on the top rack of the oven.
Frosting:
1 stick of butter
4 T. cocoa
6 T. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 to 1 1/2 c. nuts (optional)
Boil the butter, cocoa, milk and vanilla. Pour over the powdered sugar and mix with a whisk. Spread the frosting on the cake as it comes from the oven.
Oldest Daughter & Red Headed Sister 
Looks lovely, Audrey 🙂
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It was a hit, I think. One day we’ll share a piece. Or two… 🙂
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Hell yeah, I’ll be there! 😆
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Perfect!!
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🙂
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Oh, yeah! I love Texas Sheet Cake. My mom makes one heck of a version of it. I’m not a baker, so I can’t tell you if this recipe is the same or not. Regardless, looks and sounds delicious.
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I’ll put it on the list of things Chris likes. I think your mom and I could bake together. Thank you!
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And no calories right?
hehehe
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Yes, none! 🙂
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That looks so tasty! I remember that April story…
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Too bad its chocolate, huh? Yes, the one you didn’t care to talk about.
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No, I like chocolate at times–fancy you remembering! That’s not true! Did I say that? Oh dear…
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I remember everything. AND DON’T SAY IT!! Twas not my fault! Yes, you did say that, actually.
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Then I remember everything too! That was mean, huh?
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I’m holding you to that, Duke. You mustn’t forget what I tell you. It would break this poetess’ heart. *smiles* Yeah, my broken heart has barely recovered from your brush off.
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See? You didn’t care. Aren’t warriors supposed to talk about blood and stuff?
Now I’ve got to exercise my memory.
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Oh, I care! Yes, they are…. *starts kicking the rocks to the moon*
You don’t have to, Duke. I will let you off the hook.
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*watches as the rocks hit aliens off the moon* Coolio!
And I’ll let you off the hook.
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Just trying to help you out a bit, free up your time a little…
Thank you, Hazel Eyes.
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Man! *laughing lots* I suppose you won’t forget that this time, huh?
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Ha! Never. Ever.
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And too bad they’re not red.
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Why red?
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Oh, I don’t know. I think it might look cool, I guess.
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I think so, too.
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You are making me hungry!
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I’m so sorry! I’d give you a piece…
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Right. But I’m gluten sensitive, soooooo But thanks for the thought.
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I am, too. I have ways around that, Susan. Chocolate cake for all. 🙂
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Oh my goodness. How long will it take me to get to Texas?
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Not sure…19 hours from Miami, however.
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Such a cruel post for not-exactly-scelt navigators who’ve been put on the Involuntary Dukan Diet. I’d make it myself, but God only knows what would crawl out of the oven if I did. };-)>
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Poor Baby…sneak over and I’ll give you a piece of cake. That diet will never work on you. Gotta give that sweet tooth a little something… Oh, please try to bake it. I want to read a funny story from you soon. 🙂
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Your wish was my earlier command, obviously. };-)>
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Haha! 🙂
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1st thing you have to make me when you get HOME!
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Okay…no yelling, Sister. LOL
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Looks much yummier than Mickie Dee’s. 🙂
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Well….now that isn’t saying much, Christopher. Man, do I hope so… 🙂 Millions more taste buds used in the eating of this cake.
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That would be worth not having a drive thru. 🙂
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🙂 I’m not sure I believe you… are you teetering on this…? A drive thru is pretty important as it saves millions of calories from being burned each day.
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Great point. 🙂
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I really need more cake in my life right now, but that does look good enough to eat. Guess I’ll have to go chew on some strawberry banana bread soon. Darn it girl, keep this up you’ll make me fat again.
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Girl, it was dry. Probably… 😉 I love your sense of humor. I’d be happy to bake for you any time, Angie. I’m a pleaser.
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Angel Food is my favorite cake Audrey. That would please me any time at all.
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Enjoy watching the cake-eaters enjoy, Audrey!
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Thanks, Mark. 🙂
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Was it the best cake ever, Audrey?
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Naww…twas dry, I think.
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Plenty of milk is the remedy.
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Yes. My brother puts his chocolate cake in a bowl and pours milk on top of it. Is that what you do?
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It was always an option. Now I have to do sugar-free so I don’t eat cake much anymore.
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Well, sugar isn’t all its cracked up to be, Mark. Best not to have it at all, really. I’m offering fruit and pistachios from now on.
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Dig ’em both, Audrey.
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I’ll keep’em close just in case you and Karen come to visit.
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Oh, Karen would go for the chocolate cake.
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Okay! Chocolate cake for Karen. 🙂 You and I will peel the pistachios and oranges, then. Plenty of black coffee and milk for all. I will make a nice playlist, as well.
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Audreyyyyy.. 🙂 my gosh… I’m mouth-watering…. 😀
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Nikoooo! Giggles. ..you like chocolate cake, then? Ha. Hope the cake is a success tonight. 🙂
Another new photo, my dear?
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🙂 I really love chocolate and changing profile photos 😉 😀
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And sunglasses…lol. 🙂 Nice hat, Niko!
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🙂 and sunglasses, too! 😀 🙂
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😉
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Yum yum yum!
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🙂 It wasn’t too bad.
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Thanks for the recipe.
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Absolutely! It dawned on me that I should include it. Glad I did, Starr. Enjoy!
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How dare you flaunt your chocolate cake in front of me, arghhhh!!!!! I need it LOL
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I had to get you here somehow. 😉 That laugh was sooooo worth the effort put in for this cake!!!!! Yes!!! Victory! I will send it to you right away… LOL
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You better
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Clean the kitchen, Richard. You’ll need some space. 😉
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Fair enough
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🙂
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