Perfect Party Celebration Cake ~TWD

30 Jun

IMG_0845 “Celebration.”  Googling a word usually elicits a link for correct spelling and or definitions. The listings under Celebration brought up “Kool and the Gang.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwEMxYggoKQ If you are old enough you may remember that upbeat song. There are  many interpretations of celebrations, occasions and  businesses.  You can’t imagine how many celebrations listing I found. Even a Hotel in Florida. The other really notable occasion that knocked me in the forehead was of course the 4th of July. Then of course there are always a host of family traditional gatherings called Celebrations. The list is infinite. Clearly defined, celebration is the action of marking one’s pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social activity. (Yep, that’s from the dictionary, formerly in book form.  Remember that ?)    See, theses days that usually includes food.   My favorite food is dessert or something sweet. IMG_0911

The Perfect Party Cake comes from Baking From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan.   She writes that she adapted this recipe from her very favorite Nick Malgieri.   Who has authored  numerous notable and award winning cookbooks.  As part of a group of bakers called Tuesdays with Dorie, just under 400 bakers fire up their Kitchen Aid mixers, splatter flour on their cheeks and noses and proceed to bake  a weekly recipe selection. Each member takes his or her turn with the honor of selecting a recipe from Dorie’s book.  This week’s Perfect Party Cake was chosen by Carol of Mix, Mix, Stir, Stir and I think its a perfect cake for this time of year.  Snowy white, lemony cake with a splash of fruitiness on the inside between the layers and or outside if you wish, with an optional coconut finish.   White again.   I think if you ventured along amongst the blog world you would find much associated with Fourth of July celebrations and this cake would certainly be pronounced among the top choices.  Just in case this sounds and looks good to you, the recipe is posted on Carol’s Mix Mix Stir Stir website  or you can find it in Baking From My Home to Yours, by Dorie Greenspan.   IMG_0926_1

I hope you’ll go a step further and go get the book for the bounty of fabulous recipes or visit Carol for this cake.  Start your  oven ~ and bake like a mad person.  Its great fun, plus you can share with friends and make new ones all at the same time.

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.   IMG_0848

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24 Responses to “Perfect Party Celebration Cake ~TWD”

  1. Becky O. 30. Jun, 2009 at 2:37 pm #

    nice job. i skipped out on this week…but will totally be making it in the near future!

  2. Cathy 30. Jun, 2009 at 2:56 pm #

    Your cake is just beautiful! It looks so elegant on the cake stand. I agree that this is a perfect cake for many celebrations. It would be really fun to deck it out in red, white and blue for a July 4th celebration!

  3. Steph 30. Jun, 2009 at 3:30 pm #

    Your cake looks so good! I love your pictures, especially the raspberries. They look so professional!

  4. Leslie 30. Jun, 2009 at 4:59 pm #

    Yours really does look perfect, Amy! Great idea to dress it up for the 4th, it’s a perfect canvas for red, white & blue! Mine wasn’t quite as successful as I hoped so I’ll have to try again.

  5. Peggy 30. Jun, 2009 at 6:45 pm #

    That cake is fabulouso. Love your photos. I was sorry I couldn’t bake this week. :(

  6. Lori Ann 30. Jun, 2009 at 8:35 pm #

    Celebrate good times, c’mon!
    Wow, your Perfect Party Cake looks really pretty especially on the cake stand!
    I always heard that song at celebratory events and your cake would definitely look at home!

  7. Sugar B 30. Jun, 2009 at 8:44 pm #

    I love the frosting on that cake! Looks gorgeous!

    I also love Kool and the Gang! ;)

  8. Margot 30. Jun, 2009 at 9:38 pm #

    Beautiful cake, the photographs are stunning. I thought this cake deserve its own party playlist, Kool and the Gang is perfect.

  9. pamela 01. Jul, 2009 at 5:29 am #

    Those are some amazing photos! I thought this cake was very good and rivaled any bakery cake I’ve had in flavor and texture. A keeper for sure.

  10. Carolina 01. Jul, 2009 at 8:39 am #

    love it! we used almost the same cake plate. It is a beautiful cake to use fruit as garnish. Just sweet and wholesome.

  11. Jennifer 01. Jul, 2009 at 11:53 am #

    Your cake looks lovely. I’m serving mine for the fourth and will do a red/white and blue theme, some type of preserves with red and blue fruit. Should be pretty.

  12. Figtreeapps 01. Jul, 2009 at 12:21 pm #

    My husbands bday is on the 13th..I think I found the cake with much thanks to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Figtreeapps

  13. Clivia 01. Jul, 2009 at 12:28 pm #

    I love that last photo taken from below. You’ve done a lovely job. Glad you enjoyed!

  14. Wendy 01. Jul, 2009 at 12:34 pm #

    Your cake looks wonderful!

  15. steph (whisk/spoon) 01. Jul, 2009 at 2:14 pm #

    that makes for a very dramatic presentation–i love it!

  16. Teanna 01. Jul, 2009 at 3:08 pm #

    I bet Kool & the Gang would love a piece of that gorgeous cake! Great photo of the raspberries spilling out of the ramekin!

  17. Jaime 01. Jul, 2009 at 8:57 pm #

    what a perfect looking party cake! :)
    by the way – i used both jam and fresh fruit on mine – it’s fabulously fresh tasting that way!

  18. Di 01. Jul, 2009 at 9:19 pm #

    Your cake looks beautiful. And I like the raspberry pictures, too. I love raspberries. =)

  19. Katrina 02. Jul, 2009 at 9:36 pm #

    Your cake looks beautiful! Great photos!

  20. Courtney 03. Jul, 2009 at 5:11 am #

    Your cake turned out good! Looks like it was taken in a studio!

    I love your dictionary term ;)

  21. Shari 04. Jul, 2009 at 8:09 am #

    An elegant looking cake — perfect for a special celebration!

  22. Vibi 05. Jul, 2009 at 4:35 pm #

    Celebrate good times come on! …oh! Yeahhhh… I’m old enough to remember, quite enough actually! LOL But let’s just leave that subject alone for now… LOL

    This is one darn good looking cake Amy Ruth! WOW! your pictures are awesome too! The top one looks like it belongs in Gourmet! …I’m impressed.

  23. Carol Peterman 05. Jul, 2009 at 10:57 pm #

    Thanks for the nice comments you left me. Your cake looks great and I am so glad you like it. Beautiful cake stand too!

  24. Mary 06. Jul, 2009 at 8:12 pm #

    Great job! Your last picture is awesome and I’m glad you liked the cake.

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