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Sunday, August 28, 2011

My Silly Mama

I saw this LUSCIOUS   ♥
HOMEMADE FROM SCRATCH
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
made by CATHY
and just the words
"MADE FROM SCRATCH" linked with GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
sent me into memory mode and laughing my self silly...
...let me explain...
When Mr. Sweet and I married over 50 years ago,
his very favorite cake in the whole entire universe was
GERMAN CHOCOLATE..
..net..
He also thought NO one in the whole entire universe 
could make one like SHE did. ♥
OF COURSE, 
I wanted to learn to make one JUST AS GOOD AS HERS,♥
so we went to her house one day and I said,
"Mama, will you teach me to make a German Chocolate Cake like you..
FROM SCRATCH.?"
"He says NO one ♥makes them as good as you because you
MAKE THEM FROM SCRATCH..."
Her recipe is exactly the same
AS THIS ONE.

Of course, being the GOOD MAMA that she was, ♥
she took me by the hand...
into her warm and safe KITCHEN
and she TOLD me every step..
but made me do all the work...*so's I'd learn, ya know...
She had me to be sure and measure JUST right..
"Jeanie, sit your measuring cup ON THE COUNTER so that you
get EXACTLY the right amount...."
"...yes, ma'am..."


We dipped and measured,
we giggled and measured again..
I added the eggs and I added the milk...

I said, " Boy, no WONDER your cakes are so good, Mama. We've been at this over an hour."

She smiled sweetly and had me slide the 3 cake pans into the JUST RIGHT TEMP oven.
After the cake was all finished...♥....delicious icing..
I was so so proud !

THEN...she took me by the hand..
opened her pantry..
and there, IN PLAIN SIGHT..



 Again, she smiled sweetly and said..
"OH, and THIS is what I use MOST of the time...such a time saver !"
WELL...
KNOCK ME OVER WITH A FEATHER...!!
I could NOT believe it...
"Why, you rascal, you...!!"

"BUT"...she said, "I ALWAYS make my  homemade ICING!.."

50 years later, Mr. Sweet and I still laugh about this...
When I make him a
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE,
he always wants to know if it's
MADE FROM SCRATCH   ♥
or did I use the
TIME SAVER...??!!
.....AND, I'M NOT TELLIN'
XOXOXO
bj 
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46 comments:

  1. Barbara F.August 28, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    ^o^ love it! xo

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  2. BethAugust 28, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Delicious and beautiful and funny and can I have a slice?!!?
    Hugs,Beth
    p.s. I'd love to have you participate in my blog party on Sept 15: Travels Near And Far. Link up a big trip, or a local trip to an area of interest - be creative! Hope you'll be part of the fun, BJ!

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  3. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    oh my gosh what a story,, thats so cool.

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  4. JojoAugust 28, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    What a wonderful story and you are keeping the baking tradition going!

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  5. Korrie@RedHenHomeAugust 28, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    That's my favorite time-saver, too! But there is NO substitute for homemade frosting! I am SUPPOSED to have a German chocolate cake for my birthday every year, but it didn't happen yesterday. I will make one for myself before the week is out ;-)

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  6. MimiAugust 28, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    How cute!! I love the story and am craving a big slice of that yummy cake!

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  7. Beth McDonaldAugust 28, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Love German Chocolate cake..it is my favorite!! Also love this delightful story! My M.I.L. passed away yesterday morning and your little story made me laugh :) She wasn't a baker...but then again, neither am I! Fortunately for me, my husband is okay with that ;)

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  8. NanaDianaAugust 28, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    LOVE IT! Sounds like you had a peach of a mother-in-law..and she had a sense of humor. What a blessing! xo Diana

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  9. Sweet TeaAugust 28, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    That's a great story - she's my kind of woman! LOL
    I'm not big on coconut but Princess loves it and she usually requests a German Chocolate cake for her birthday and you can be sure I always use "The Time Saver"!

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  10. Michele SmithAugust 28, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    LOL I Love it!!! and that cake looks delicious!

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  11. DebbyAugust 28, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Now you have gone and done it. That's my very favorite cake. Maybe I could just eat the icing. Yum.

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  12. FoleyAugust 28, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I'm surprised she let you see the 'time saver' one! Such a cute story..was smilin all the way through!

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  13. Catherine DentonAugust 28, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Haha, you're not telling huh? Well, I wouldn't care either way--that cake looks scrumptious!
    My Blog

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  14. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 28, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    So funny and a cute story. My husband said his favorite cake was German chocolate, too, but for some reason he doesn't seem to care for it anymore.

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  15. Love Of QuiltsAugust 28, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    That's my hubbys favorite cake too...I too go for that German chocolate box mix. I don't like to cook as well as you do ....so I'll take the time saver. Trish

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  16. PondsideAugust 29, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    That icing looks toooooo good. The sort of icing that goes straight to the hips!

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  17. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Everything looks wonderful and very fine!
    Have a nice week:)

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  18. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    haha what a great story...that cake looks so good
    xxxx

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  19. DonnieAugust 29, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    That is such a smile giver this morning and what a beautiful cake. Next to carrot cake that is one of Don's favorites too.

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  20. LindyLouMacAugust 29, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Made from scratch :) Just love this post!

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  21. TheresaAugust 29, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Oh how funny, I know that they are both delicious but the time saver is the one I make:) My Sister makes them from scratch!

    Have a blessed day, HUGS!

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  22. TexWisGirlAugust 29, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    how cute!!!

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  23. The French HutchAugust 29, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Yum, I'll have a slice and coffee and sit awhile with you.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  24. www.thewhitefarmhouse2.blogspot.comAugust 29, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I have been trying to run my finger through that icing dripping off the side and I get nothing! I want to know where the recipes are though! I love German Chocolate. It was about the only cake that my mother made. Of course, she used the time saver! Love the story! What a "sweet" memory!

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  25. Yvonne @ StoneGableAugust 29, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    What an adorable story. It's is amazing what little secrets we have! Fortunately this one was only a little culinary secret!
    Thanks for sharing this fun... and tasty story at ON THE MENU MONDAY!
    You are just as sweet as your story!
    Yvonne

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  26. 'Auntie'August 29, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Thank you Dear One, for your concern, during Hurricane Irene!!!

    Hugs, hugs, hugs...

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  27. RalphAugust 29, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    As a consumer of said cake, I do not want to know the bakers secret. Really! If I may, please serve with a stout cup of coffee and I am satisfied!

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  28. BeverlyAugust 29, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    German's Chocolate Cake is my all time favorite, too. When I was growing up, my mother used to bake one for my birthday every year.

    And, I am not a frosting person, but that made from scratch frosting is luscious.

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  29. LolaAugust 29, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Our favorite too!

    XOXO Lola & Nora:)

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  30. Kathleen GraceAugust 29, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Oh I love that story! It gave me agood laugh this morning and that is exactly what I needed:>)

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  31. LizAugust 29, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Yum!

    My entries:
    Moms...Check Nyo
    Yummy-as-can-be

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  32. DebbieAugust 29, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    That story made me smile!!
    German Chocolate is my all time favorite cake, and I use the time saver most of the time, too.

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  33. On Crooked CreekAugust 29, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    BJ,
    I adored this post!!! You and Mama seem to have had a sililar type relationship as "Mr. Ed's" mother and I. Now you understand better why I usually write, my beloved mother~in~law!!! Thank you for sharing this sweet something story of learning to make a cake from "scratch"!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  34. ShugAugust 29, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Hi Bj

    love this post...my precious mother always made the BEST homemade....made from scratch German Chocolate Cake..Since her passing, we have all tried our hands at making one. Good? Yes they were good, but just not like mothers.
    have a good evening
    shug

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  35. SarahAugust 29, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Big smiles and giggles here! This looks beautiful and delicious. German Chocolate is the cake of choice for "the chef" here. ;-) I'm going to remember this little secret.

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  36. ConnieAugust 29, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    That is awesome! I figure that if someone has to ask if it's made from scratch, it's not worth the time!

    I must admit, my homemade German chocolate cake frosting is better than the store bought.

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  37. LaAugust 29, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I lovr this revelation. The icing is the best part!

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  38. Red Couch RecipesAugust 29, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    THAT was too funny! Your cake looks sooo good. German Chocolate was my dad's favorite. Joni

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  39. Patty MarkerAugust 29, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Oh wow! WOW! Can I just say, "WOW". That looks delicious. I am not a from scratch kinda gal but I will be giving this one a try. What a cute story!

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  40. AbbyAugust 30, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Beautiful cake! I've never eaten a German Chocolate Cake, but you've inspired me. Now I have to try it :)

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  41. Cathy at Wives with KnivesAugust 30, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Hi BJ - I love your post about your MIL! I have to confess I've used the box mix too. As long as the frosting is from scratch nobody cares that much. We could eat the frosting on a graham cracker and be happy. From scratch cake is saved for very special occasions. Thanks so much for the link to my blog. Your post really brightened my day.

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  42. Carole BurantAugust 30, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Oh, BJ, that was too funny! My mom is the same way, so many times I think she slaved over the stove and all the time she used one of them "time savers"! lol I've never had German Chocolate Cake but I've seen the cake mixes in the stores so will have to buy one to try. I have no idea why I've never had it before? *shrugs shoulders* It really does look delicious. xoxo

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  43. Mel ColeAugust 30, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Oh I love German chocolate cake. yummy pictures. visiting from ruby tuesday. come and visit mine too.

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  44. Pinky at Designs by PinkyAugust 31, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    What a beautiful, sweet story!!! It almost brought tears to my eyes. I don't have any memories like that with My Mother, she couldn't cook to save her life!!!! You have my mouth WATERING for a piece of that cake! AND, it is lunch time!!!! Hope you are having a great day, I am just getting to this post but I made it, even if I am late:):) XO, Pinky

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  45. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    You took ME down memory lane, as well, Miss BJ! When I was growing up, each member of my family of seven had their favorite dessert. My precious mother would rotate the desserts, so everyone had a chance for their favorite to be on the menu every month or so. German chocolate cake was "#2 sister's" favorite.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  46. sabriSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    love this post...i actually made one of these for my daughter's class party a few years back and all the kids loved it..they sent her home with requests for next year...ha ..ha..great cake...thanks for sharing..

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