this was the 3rd chocolate cake we made in as many days.

5th birthday party in the park

Beach at Santa Monica

September was a very hot month here with the average temperature around 84 Fahrenheit most days. One late afternoon we took Grandma down to the beach to catch the cool ocean breeze.

Birthday Tea

Grandma managed to cut the cake into a dinosaur shape. She also iced it and gave it chocolate button spikes.

Scarlett's birthday and helping with the cake making

On her actual birthday I thought it would be nice to make a chocolate cake and thought I'd quickly whip one up. However, the little ones got wind of this plan and had to help. It took some time and much licking of the cake bowl. They also like to smear mixture all over their faces. But the result was the lightest chocolate cake I have ever made.