Hummingbird Cake
A Southern gem that boasts three incredibly moist layers flavored with canned pineapple and bananas. The Story The Hummingbird Cake
This simple recipe makes perfect homemade chocolate frosting every time!
The Accidental Frosting Revelation
For years, I slathered canned chocolate frosting on my cakes with the blind confidence of someone who thought no one would ever know the difference. The trick, I figured, was simple: apply it like you’re spackling a drywall. The more, the better. If anyone questioned it, I’d distract them with sprinkles or an extra scoop of ice cream.
Then came the day—cold, rainy, and loud. The kids were bouncing off the walls like they’d just come from a sugar convention, and I was too lazy (okay, sane) to brave the downpour for a store run. I needed frosting. Fast. Fake-homemade would have to do.
I flung open my cabinets like I was auditioning for a cooking show. Cocoa powder—check! I mean, it makes hot chocolate, how bad could it be? Granulated sugar? Yes. Because, as the Sound of Music (or was it Mary Poppins?) taught us, a spoonful helps… something. Don’t quote me. Powdered sugar—goldmine! A whole 16 oz. bag, surely enough to calm the sugar gremlins currently destroying my living room.
Butter? Of course. As my Southern grandmother—Matrey Momma—used to say, “Everything tastes better with butter, including regret.” Vanilla? Tossed it in for balance. I was on a roll. Then I paused… something was missing.
I opened the fridge, hopeful. Water? Absolutely not. Milk? Gone. Then I spotted it—heavy cream, just sitting there like a forgotten hero. I figured, “Milk’s fancier cousin will do.”
I splashed a few tablespoons into the mix, gave it a whirl, and five minutes later… perfection. Rich, smooth, homemade chocolate frosting that made the canned stuff look like a bad prank.
And the best part? The kids were silent, mouths full, eyes wide. Victory. Sweet, chocolatey, victory.
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary depending on the brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and other factors.
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