Monday, January 17, 2011

Happy Birthday to Me !!

Hi Peeps!! It is my birthday today!! I plan on a quiet day of reading and whatever suits my fancy. I am making myself a Wishing Well Cake which I will give you the recipe to. This is not for those watching calories, carbs, or health but who would want a birthday cake to do that?
This is from my Aunt Mabel (who has sinced pass) and was a fine cook.
Wishing Well Cake

1 cup Crisco              3 tsp almond extract
2 cups sugar            1/2 tsp salt
5 eggs                       2 cups all purpose flour

Blend sugar and crisco. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add extract and salt. Gradually add flour. Bake ABOUT an hour in a 325 degrees oven. It may take a bit longer but test in one hour. I use a greased and dusted with flour bundt pan. Back when we used to make it they used a tube pan.
The recipe calls for a glaze of 1 cup powdered sugar and 4 tsp water but the cake is so good and the top is so nice and crusty without we never used it.
If you like a dense, moist, crusty topped almond flavored pound cake...you will be in heaven.

Thanks again to Peggy who made my birthday extra special.
I especially miss you today Mom...although there is not a day that goes by that I don`t miss or think about you.
Hi Sis!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Until next time......
Judi

10 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday!
    and many happy returns!
    Enjoy.
    Sandra

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  2. Happy Birthday Judi! Enjoy your day and your Wishing Well cake!

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  3. Happy Birthday, Judi!! Have a wonderful day. That cake sounds heavenly. Enjoy!

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  4. Happy Birthday! Hope you have a fabulous day :)

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  5. Happy Birthday, Judi...can't wait to try that cake! Hubby & I are trying, notice I said trying, to watch the calories but you have to indulge every once in a while, right? Hope your day is terrific!

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  6. Happy Birthday, Judi! The cake sounds yummy. Enjoy every morsel.

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  7. The cake sounds wonderful! Have a very happy birthday Judi.

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  8. Happy, happy birthday!! Your cake sounds really yummy!

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  9. Happy Birthday Judi!!! Your cake sounds yummy! Hope you enjoyed it!!!

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  10. Judi, a few days late but Happy Belated Birthday-the cake looks delicious-thanks for the recipe. Want to make the Oatmeal Bread!

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