My darling husband turns 23 on Friday, and let me tell you, it is difficult to surprise this man. He checks the online banking daily, and then there's the slight problem that we are together all the time. In fact, if one of us starts to leave the room, the other jumps up and says, "Where are you going and why? Can I come? I miss you. Don't go."
It's terrible.
I'm thinking the best way I can surprise him is to bake a truly remarkable cake. (Don't worry, I'm not spoiling anything. He doesn't read my blog anymore, and I don't blame him, since he hears me read all my posts aloud before I click "publish." Yes, I'm a neurotic mess who must hear her writing! I haven't read this post aloud, for obvious reasons, and it's making me crazy! Stop judging me!). Anyway, here's the rub: Damian defines the term "truly remarkable" rather specifically. He wants layers. At least seven. Seven or more rich, dark, chocolate-y layers with rich, dark, chocolate-y frosting. Here's what happened last time I tried to fulfill his vision:
I made a truly remarkable mess. There was icing. And sprinkles. And cake. EVERYWHERE.
Tomorrow, I'll be perusing Pinterest in hopes of finding a recipe that won't result in frosting on my ceiling. I'll also be funneling money to a secret account in the Cayman Islands, so that next year, I can give my husband a real birthday present (as opposed to baked goods and coupons for free hugs).
What's that, you say? Funneling money is illegal? Oh, well. Money can't buy happiness, anyway. Also, we are broke. I'd be funneling air.
P.S. How many times did I use the phrase "truly remarkable" in this post? If you answer correctly, high five!
Well in that case, have you considered... THE CHERPUMPLE: http://www.neatorama.com/2011/11/22/a-cherry-pie-an-apple-pie-and-a-pumpkin-pie-each-cooked-inside-a-separate-cake-and-then-all-cooked-together-inside-another-cake/
ReplyDeleteDefinitely remarkable :P
Mmm, yum - I'd eat that cake! I don't care what it looks like as long as it's chocolate or something I like.
ReplyDeleteHappy early birthday to Damian!
Lozzz123, that is remarkable, and it has remarkable layers, too! It just might work! I love it! :)
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you Sarah. I'll tell him you said so. Well, I can't, actually, because then he might read this post and know what I'm up to. I'll tell him in a few days. :)
I LOVE the "Where are you going and why? Can I come? I miss you. Don't go" part. SO LOVELY. You guys are the perfect couple.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your cake!!! =D
bahaha this is too similar to my cake pop fail! Glad to know we're not alone on this :) I don't know if I'll ever be capable of making any of the food I have pinned to pinterest...oh well
ReplyDeleteI, too, have had quite a few cake fails. Especially those dang cake pops. WHO IN THE HECK SAID THOSE WERE EASY?! Dang.
ReplyDeleteI wish you luck finding the perfect surprise cake!
Aw you and your hubby are so sweet - you can't be apart for one minute you're so in love!! "Also, we are broke. I'd be funneling air." haha that part made me laugh (partially because I can relate!). If you don't want him to know you're saving money for a gift, just start a cash envelope and stash it somewhere he'd never look, like in your underwear drawer or something!! It's the simplest gifts that are often the most thoughtful anyway
ReplyDeleteCake pops have always seemed messy to me. You have to mash up a big cake, don't you? How does that even make a pop? One of life's great mysteries.
ReplyDeleteKim, that is absolutely BRILLIANT. I don't even know if I remember how to use paper money, though. I buy soda and chapstick with my debit card. Terrible habit.
You guys are adorable and hilarious.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with surprising him!
haha I love this. I can totally relate- my husband and I are always sandwiched 3 feet from each other in our teensy apartment, and we are also broke, but still happy of course. I wish I could point you in the direction of the perfect fail-proof recipe! Best of luck!
ReplyDeleteAh! I love making birthday cakes. Also, I love your cake pic. Happens to the best of us. And if anything can help, it's pinterest. :) Good Luck! (will we see the finished product?)
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