Since I’ve been home from BlogHer I’ve had a lot of time on my hands. A LOT of time. I’ve been trying to find various things to fill my time since finding a temporary job isn’t happening. I’ve also asked for suggestions for things to do on twitter. I’ve done different things like running up & down 16+ flights of stairs thanks to workoutmommy. I’ve done some other things to fill the time… like making cake and cake like products.
CAKE IN A BOWL
When I say cake like products, what I really mean is I made cake-in-a-bowl. It was another twitter suggestion for something to do with my time. This particular suggestion came from mara. It sounded quite idiot proof so I gave it a whirl and documented the experiment for you guys.
Step 1: Gather ingredients.
Step 2: Add 1 egg to a bowl.
Step 3: Add 1/4 c. sugar to the bowl.
Step 4: Add 1/2 c. flour to the bowl.
Step 5: Add 2 Tbsp cocoa powder to the bowl.
Step 6: Add 1 tsp oil to the bowl.
Step 7: Mix the contents of the bowl.
Step 8: Microwave the bowl.
Step 9: Enjoy your cake-in-a-bowl!
And there it is! Not the prettiest thing in the world, but it works. I’m not a huge fan of it because I generally prefer eating the real thing instead of a substitute. However, it was a fun distraction making the cake-in-a-bowl and could totally suffice in a pinch when something sweet is wanted.
OPERATION SUPER SECRET SURPRISE BICYCLE BIRTHDAY CUPCAKE CAKE
Because I have so much time I loaned my awesome cake making skills to one of my best friends for some cupcake and cake making yesterday. We spent 3 hours making a cake for her husband’s surprise birthday party tonight. I’m pretty sure we are now the most awesome people alive, because the party tonight will be epic. He has no idea it is happening and no idea that we made him this:
That’s right! It is a bicycle cake!! It is made from 2 9-in cakes, 48 cupcakes, lots of icing and love. I wish I had a better picture of it. I will try to take one tonight at the party so you can see it better. But needless to say, it is AWESOME and we are the CAKE BOSSES!!
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That cake is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How fun! Can’t wait to hear all about it! As for the cake in a bowl, not so sure… :-) I would wait till I can get my hands on something sweet I really want & is worth it to me…. COOKIE! I sound like the cookie monster in all my comments on cookies! ;-)
I could eat all of that…by myself. (and there goes Jody leaving her cookie crumbs)
Hahah. You guys are hilarious. I just had one of the cupcakes and they were DELICIOUS! Om nom nom nom.
That’s awesome! What an awesome way to spend the day! What are the nutritional stats for the cake in a bowl?
You ARE geniuses!
I might have to try that cake in a bowl. But first, I’d have to buy all the ingredients. Except for the eggs. I have those. :)
The bicycle cake is more awesome than a bicycle kick. And those are pretty stinking awesome. Nice work.
I think I would pass on the cake in the bowl but the cupcake bicycle is awesome! Have fun at the party. You guys are the CAKE BOSSES!
@MackAttack
Um, around 150 cals or like 3 points on WW. So says Mara. :)
@Cammy
Hahaha. I went shopping today and spent way too much money on groceries!
I’d say no to the cake in a bowl!! (I’ve seen this done in a coffee mug too), but a big YES to the bicycle cake. I love making cakes, and it’s a really good thing, because with NINE birthdays each year in our family, we have a lot of cakes!
You rock! The bike cake is amazing… Now can you make me a fat free, low calorie, packed with nutrients brownie that looks like Chris Daughtry? C’mon… give it a try. I would love it!!
Angie
That looks sort of like a microwave steam pudding. Pop a mars bar (milky way bar) in the middle while it’s cooking :D
Nice job on the cupcake cake!
Interesting and informative. But will you write about this one more?
I love my cake in a mug—but the ingredients are such that no one else in the family will eat it : )
the bowl? I think yes.
now
wheres the cake shaped like a dumbbell?
Love the step by step pics!
And the bicycle cake looks awesome…
and how many flights of stairs? *faints*
I just recently found a recipe for a Buttered Almond Cake. My two kids love that kind, and they both have birthdays in mid-August. I’m going to give it a try in making it (and a try in not eating it) this weekend.
Thanks for the inspiration Mary!
That is so weird. However, it probably tasted very good!
how about brownie in a bowl? mmmmmm
@Angie
I don’t think I can do that, lol.
@Miz
Ooo a dumbbell? I will get working on that!
@Robin
Ooooo, I have no idea, but that sounds even better.
That bike cupcake cake looks great you guys really did a great job. There is a blog that I follow call bakerella http://bakerella.blogspot.com/ and she makes some good stuff. The cake pops look great and just saw pie pops check them out they look easy and yummy. Way to be creative on your down time I know it can be hard.
WOW.
That’s an impressive cake!! Hope you had a great time at the party.
I like the cake-in-a-bowl idea.
@The Fit Mission
I’ve seen the pie pops before! Those are amazing! She is so creative and awesome!
Microwaved cake in a bowl? Umm… glad you liked it I think I’ll skip trying it :) the bike cake is another matter, it looks really cool, creative and im sure it was yummy!
wow! looks yummy. Very creative too! It really stirred up your appetite with such a nice looking cake
However, all those process carbo is extremely harmful. Should reduce the frequency if you want to control your weight well. One way is to keep a journal. Reduce the frequency of harmful food and yet able to have fun occasionally. Life without lovely food will be meaningless, keep it as a reward once in a while.
Really enjoy your blog. Happy blogging!
That is awesome. You’re so creative. I’m no baker or chef. I make a mean chicken & dumplings, but that’s about it.
Awesome cake! I can’t wait to try the cake in a bowl. I’ve been buying those god awful expense little microwavable bowl cakes (individual ones) because they are good in a pinch and you don’t have to make a cake that serves twenty thousand people, which is a problem when there is only two people in the house. Your recipe will be much cheaper!