Evie is completely obsessed with birthdays. One of her favorite pretend play activities is to put on a party hat, "make" a cake, and sing Happy Birthday. It doesn't matter if we pretend it's her birthday or someone else's - she just loves birthdays.
Since things have been so crazy lately, I promised Evie we could bake a real cake. The cake was from a mix, but I always make homemade icing. It's easy and so much better than what you buy at the store. Plus, you can customize the flavoring to match your cake - we used lemon. After a little time in the kitchen, we had a yummy treat to share with our neighbors.
Evie chose pink for the icing color, of course. In the future, we may need to learn how to make blue icing, in case her LITTLE BROTHER has a say!
Buttercream Icing
1 c unsalted butter
1 c Crisco
1 lb powdered sugar
1 Tbsp flavoring of choice
Mix together until completely incorporated, then whip at medium speed for several minutes, until light and fluffy.
Makes enough to frost one cake, and easily doubles.
Enjoy!
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13 comments:
How fun to make your own icing. I've never done that.
I knew it!!! You are having a boy! Congrats to you all...
And I will have to bake a cake now...just so that I can make the frosting!
Yea a baby boy!! Congrats, Evie is so cute what a good mommy you are.
Yippee!! Cake and a boy! Good times.
:)
A baby boy! So happy for you! *Lisa
YAY! Wonderful news. We can talk about boy stuff! It's like girl stuff except not.
Evie is more like a "girl" every time you post. The baby is giving way to the child and it's lovely to see.
yeah for boys!!!!!! I am so excited for your family!
how exciting! one of each!
i looooove my little boy. I know you will love being a boy mommy too!
Way cool, a little Chris. Tell Chris we said Hi. Haven't seen you guys in so long.
Congratulations on your new little man! It's quite a ride!!
Baby blue - oh, I was so wrong! But that's awesome! You are going to have the sweetest little princess and the most adorable little prince around.
I love buttercream icing and this recipe sounds great
icing is my favorite thing ever.
yum yum yum.
maybe evie & i can make a cake together in december?? i would love that.
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