Mission Control, we have cake! Yes, it arrived all the way from Springfield, Mo. As you may remember, my wonderful friend Glenna of A Fridge Full Of Food...But Nothing To Eat baked a cake and sent it overnight delivery to moi. The picture doesn't do it justice, and it's really tragic that you can't taste the tender white cake and lucious coconut buttercream. Glenna always tells me that she learned from her mother how to cook a proper white cake, so that it's light as a cloud. Now I understand what she was talking about. It's the best white cake I've ever tasted. And coconut cake is not something I ever make, but I will now. This recipe will become a standard for me.
Feel free to sign me up for the Cake Of The Month Club, Glenna. Thanks a million times over. By the way folks, go see Glenna's cake shaped like a a loaf of bread. People at her party thought it really was a loaf of bread--until they discovered it was a dreamy coconut cake.
Yay! Much hand clapping on this end! It really did do okay, didn't it? It's just a tiny bit smooshed but not bad. Sooo glad you enjoyed it. Your vote counts more than most people's because I know you used to make scratch cakes with your mom too as a kid.
You are so welcome. Cake of the Month club...now THERE'S an idea...!
Posted by: Glenna | June 22, 2007 at 02:13 PM
it's very beautiful. enjoy, you deserve it!
Posted by: whaleshaman | June 22, 2007 at 02:34 PM
Ohh I love how it is "bulging" with sweet decadence. Can I sign up for cake of the month too?
Posted by: Callipygia | June 22, 2007 at 03:57 PM
ummm, yummy cake! now i just need to get her to send me one overnight! :)
Posted by: begered | June 22, 2007 at 05:53 PM
I loved this little exchange! How fun! I love your recipes and food combinations...I myself love to cook but wouldn't necessarily consider myself a "foodie". If you want another recipe for your pasta nights, email me and I'll hand them over!
Pasta Carbonara and a friend's called "summer delight"
Posted by: Catherine | June 22, 2007 at 09:26 PM
Very fun. That Glenna is a talented woman. I don't think I've ever made a cake from scratch, and not even that many from a mix either!
Eat as much cake as you want! You deserve it.
Posted by: Kalyn | June 23, 2007 at 06:46 AM
Lucky you -- such a delicious cake and a surprise gift! The decorations are so festive and summery. I've never worked with fondant -- too intimidated! -- so I am super-impressed with this cake.
Posted by: Lydia | June 23, 2007 at 08:53 AM
I am so all about white cake! That looks delicious, and you are one lucky gal for being on the receiving end of it!
Posted by: kristi | June 23, 2007 at 12:23 PM
And you waited a WHOLE day? You are good!
That looks fantastic! I assume it's gone....
Posted by: Katie | June 23, 2007 at 12:32 PM
Beautiful! I can't wait to see what else you come up with!
Posted by: Jennifer | June 23, 2007 at 03:33 PM
I can't believe the cake arrived in one piece, it looks great!
Posted by: brilynn | June 23, 2007 at 07:28 PM
Awesome! So glad you got the cake!
Posted by: Tanna | June 25, 2007 at 04:17 AM
What a sweet gesture, Sher! Really adorable of her to do it and the cake looks so delicious!
Posted by: Patricia Scarpin | June 25, 2007 at 10:43 AM