Friday, December 23, 2011

Bacardi Rum Cake




This was made for Ricksta's 53rd Birthday!! He has helped so many people and
has definitely been an inspiration in my life! Thanks!

I found this recipe off thebakingpan.com

Ingredients:
Small amount of vegetable shortening and flour for preparing pan

Batter:
1 cup walnuts or pecans, coarsely chopped
1 (18 ounces) packaged yellow cake mix with pudding in the mix
4 large eggs
½ cup cold water
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup light or dark rum

Glaze:
½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup light or dark rum

Tip: Use standard measuring cups and spoons or scales for accurate measuring.

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare one 9 or 10 inch fluted tube pan; generously grease the pan with shortening and dust with flour.

    Batter:
  2. Sprinkle the nuts over the bottom of the prepared pan.

  3. In a large bowl of an electric mixer, combine cake mix, eggs, water, vegetable oil, and rum; beat until thoroughly mixed. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula so the mixture blends evenly. Spoon the batter over the nuts and smooth the surface with the back of a large spoon.

    Bake:
  4. Bake 1 hour or until a long toothpick, wooden skewer, or cake tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and place pan on a wire cooling rack to cool for 10 or 15 minutes then remove cake from the pan and place the cake on the wire cooling rack to finish cooling.

    Glaze:
  5. In a small heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in water and sugar; bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes stirring constantly so mixture does not burn. Remove from heat. Stir in the rum.

  6. Use a long toothpick or skewer to poke several small holes in the top of the cake. Spoon the still warm glaze over the top of the cake and allow to soak in. Repeat until the glaze is used up.

    Tip: Serve cake using a pretty cake plate and cake server for a delightful presentation.

    TheBakingPan.com

Monday, December 12, 2011

Pinterest Inspired Bridal Shower For My BFF, Kalee!


So, here are a few inspired Pinterest DIY (do it yourself) projects we made for my very Best Friend, Kalee! She is marrying the love of her life, January 21, 2012.  The event took place at my Sister's wonderful Casa in New Mexico.  The day was cold and foggy, just perfect for a cozy shower with your favorite peeps and treats!

Turtles, just pretzels, rolos, and pecans!

I cut burlap strips to add decor to the mason jars, and it also
acted as a sleeve for the hot apple cider.

We had various chalkboards hung around with love quotes.

Our "Love Wreath." Now she can take it home and hang it up and read some sweet words of love
written by some wonderful people.

My dad and I made homemade dinner mints! They were so yummy!

This was our Carmel Apple Cider bar. We used cute labels on all of
our drink pitchers, tied with burlap string.

Lemon Curd Cake Balls

Our Citrus Mint water, next to the mint tray!

My favorite, the coffee bar!! We labeled all of our creamers and coffees so
you wouldn't have a crazy mixture of random flavors in your cup! 

Let us feast!

Guest book table

We all devoured this maple sugar, peppered bacon! (behind it, the joy vase was
a pinterest project created by my sister, Heidi)

Cotton Tree's were perfect for a winter Bridal Shower!

The Beautiful Bride to be!

Admiring her lovely gifts on display...

BFF and M.O.H.

Mothers/Daughters

"Hostess" with the Mostest

Some of the lovely Bridesmaids!

This is really happening, we are all so excited for the "RICH" Wedding!!

Kalee, and Boss Heidi!

BFF Mothers and Daughters, still going strong!

We love our Mama's!!!



I could just squeeze her guts out!!!

<3

Father of the Bride! (our favorite movie to watch is now really happening)

Groom Randal Rich is so sweet and came to help load all of their gifts!! Congratulations you two!!! Y'all can start your "happily ever after" you've always dreamed!