Chocolate Hedgehog Cake

I thought I'd share with you the cake my children would demand for their 

birthdays when they were small. 

They thought I was the most wonderful, clever Mama in the world when I produced it!! 

Aaaahhhh, too cute!

I made this last week for my Son's 21st - and guess what - 

they loved it again and proudly told their partner's what a wonderful, clever Mama I am!! 

The mixture is a basic sponge recipe - just add cocoa powder to a pale brown - 

it will go darker as it bakes as you can see below....bake in a moderate 

oven for 35 minutes until springy to touch.

Butter icing to decorate - again with added cocoa powder :-)

Add 'spikes' using Minstrel's and Button's, shape a nose with the butter icing.

Ta-dah - simples!
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About The Boy

This boy to be exact...

 - who 21 years ago yesterday came charging into our lives (he is a Taurean after all!!) 

and every day since I have felt the overwhelming feelings of 

tenderness and love that  being a parent brings. 

From the second he was born, rooting immediately for a feed, all 10lb 4oz of him the time has gone too fast....I am so, so proud of this boy and expectant of what his future may bring, the mark he is going to make on this World in the way he chooses to live his life.

I hope it involves all the things in this card!

So, yesterday was all about celebrating! 'L' could only come home for one night - time flew - he goes back to Uni this evening after a toddler's party and another family meal.

 

Love this - what can I say?

 

 We enjoyed a family meal at a local pub -

'A' and her lovely 'S' at last below!!

'L' and his lovely 'S'...

 Me and my lovely Mr.L

 & with my birthday boy!

Cake and champagne at home... 

 All the best nights at ours end with a game of Chess as far as 'L' & 'S' are concerned!!

A lovely day, lots of reminiscing - 

once again my empty nest syndrome will kick in later on today

Bleurgh!

Thank you for dropping by - 
Have a wonderful weekend whatever you are up to!
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