Just in case anyone was worried, I am alive. Busy but alive. We are enjoying being stateside, but it is so weird knowing that we are staying and that we aren't flying back to Germany in a couple weeks. There is so much to get used to and we aren't even in Texas yet. I know everything will fall into place, but it is all VERY weird!
We are leaving for California in the morning and will be there for 4 days. I am really excited about our trip but I am pretty sure Anya is even more excited. She wanted to make a construction paper chain to hang up counting down the days until we go to Disneyland. It should be a great trip!
Now let's get to the good stuff... SMS! This week's recipe choice was Perfect Pound Cake. I accidentally grabbed the 1/3 cup instead of the 1/4 cup, so I added a little extra flour than the cake called for. I think it made my cake a tad drier than it would've been, but it was still great. I took Melissa Murphy's suggestion and grilled the pound cake and topped it with grilled pineapple, vanilla ice cream, and, instead of butterscotch sauce, I topped it all with Nutella. :) Yum!!!!
Thanks to Michelle of Veggie Num Nums for hosting this week.
We are leaving for California in the morning and will be there for 4 days. I am really excited about our trip but I am pretty sure Anya is even more excited. She wanted to make a construction paper chain to hang up counting down the days until we go to Disneyland. It should be a great trip!
Now let's get to the good stuff... SMS! This week's recipe choice was Perfect Pound Cake. I accidentally grabbed the 1/3 cup instead of the 1/4 cup, so I added a little extra flour than the cake called for. I think it made my cake a tad drier than it would've been, but it was still great. I took Melissa Murphy's suggestion and grilled the pound cake and topped it with grilled pineapple, vanilla ice cream, and, instead of butterscotch sauce, I topped it all with Nutella. :) Yum!!!!
Thanks to Michelle of Veggie Num Nums for hosting this week.
I followed the recipe exactly and mine still came out dry;(..it sure looks good though! Im glad you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteI was curious how it would turned out grilled. I may have to try it now!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're still alive and kicking!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time in California - the weather's perfect.
I can't believe you are already state side. I hope you guys have a great time in California. I miss you guys so much I think about you about every day. I am really enjoying being around family but I miss all of my "German" friends.
ReplyDeleteYour grilled pound cake looks good! Have fun at Disneyland.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy California!
ReplyDeleteThe pound cake looks amazing with all those toppings!
LOL, not surprised about the nutella. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear all is well!
~ingrid
It looks so delicious with the pineapple and ice cream, yum! Have fun at Disneyland - too cute about the countdown chain!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, your cake looks fantastic with the pineapple and ice cream! It's like a little sundae :) Have a blast in California!!
ReplyDeleteLove your presentation. Looks so yummy.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy Disneyland; it has long been a dream of mine to go there someday.
ReplyDeletePoundcake looks so elegant with the toppings!
mmmmm, grilled pineapple!
ReplyDeleteKatie xox
i think the dryness bit was an across the board result.
ReplyDeletebut i bet it was yummy with that pineapple and nutella. yummm!
now that's a dessert!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and I love it! You've got so many yummy recipes :)
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Your pound cake looks awesome with all the toppings. Have a great trip!
ReplyDeleteYummy Nutella, pineapple and ice cream! Glad you were able to make the pound cake before you went on vacation. Have a great time at D'land the weather has been just about perfect here.
ReplyDeleteLove the nutella!! Thank you SO much for baking with me!!
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