This weekend truly felt like the beginning of summer. I went to the pool for the first time this season, got a little bit of a sunburn/tan, ate hamburgers and hot dogs, and made a strawberry shortcake inspired cake.
First, the Cake of the Month for May was a choice. The Cake Slice Bakers selected 4 cakes from the book we're currently using and then we got to choose which one we wanted to bake. I went with the Strawberry Gateau because it sounded light, refreshing, and summery. And it was!
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| From above. |
Please excuse my pictures. On the day I made the cake, it was pouring rain outside and there was no natural light to be had. However, I was pleased with how the cake came out. Mostly. I had never made a gateau before, so the process was interesting. I'm kind of hoping mine didn't come out right though because I thought the cake part was kind of dry and tough. I also didn't like the Grand Marnier in the sugar syrup and whipped cream (although I subbed Triple Sec because I already had that). I wish I had left the liqueur out and added more powdered sugar to the whipped cream. I didn't think it was sweet enough.
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| From the side. |
This cake was a very good Memorial Day dessert, but I think I could have gotten the same (or better) results from a much simpler cake.
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| A slice. |
A here are more pictures of Memorial Day Weekend fun...
Here's some exciting news (and possibly more proof that I'm crazy): I started an Instagram account for my dog! Follow him and his handsome adorableness @henrythepit!
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| Henry choosing between a celebratory hot dog or hamburger. In reality he only got bites of both. |
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| Fun at the pool with friends. |
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| College/grad school friend, Amie, came into town and we went to La Carafe. |
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| Ashley at La Carafe - was a nice night for the balcony. |
Hope everyone had a Happy Memorial Day weekend!
7 comments:
That looks lovely, I like how you've decorated it with the strawberries.
Looks like you had a fun Memorial Day accompanied by a great dessert!
I love how your cake turned out. I almost chose this one too, but changed my mind at the last minute. After seeing yours, I think I will have to try it too.
Henry is handsome!! And your cake is lovely!
I LOVE it and Oh Lord honey Henry the pit is to cute!!! Yep you are definitely in our group ..LOL your cake is WOW!!!
Wow! Beautiful! Perfect for Memorial Day! :) Great job Melanie! :) How fun!
Hilarious that you started an Instagram account for your doggy! Maybe I should start one for my kitty =)
On a serious note, your cake looks and sounds fantabulous...And triple sec in the cream sounds like it'd be a great idea =)
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