Superhero Cake

Carson's birthday is quickly approaching and since we are "Calling all Superhero's" it seems only appropriate that we have a superhero cake. For his party I have been letting him make choices; for example he chose green card stock for the invites and green plates...I however vetoed his selection of pink napkins when we where at the store but now I am thinking I should not care if he wanted pink napkins...but in my defense I didn't want anyone thinking that I am going pink crazy since having a girl so they stayed at Party City.

Back to cakes.

My favorite is this:


Carson's favorite is this:


Wish me luck as I attempt to create the ultimate superhero cake. I have to admit that his looks like it would be easier to make. Stay tuned to the final product.

Does anyone know how far in advance you can make a birthday cake?

Tasty Tuesday

Chocolate Pudding Fudge Cake

This is my all time favorite cake, it is my go to dessert! It can be garnished with fruit in the summer, served with ice cream, or enjoyed all by itself!

If you love chocolate, you will become infatuated with this cake...it is seriously tasty!

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
4 eggs
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour (really well) a 10 inch Bundt pan.

2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, milk, oil, water and eggs. Beat for 4 minutes, then mix in 2 cups chocolate chips.

3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

4. To make the glaze: Melt the butter and 1 cup chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave oven. Stir until smooth and drizzle over cake.