This year, Juan and I hosted a Superbowl party. We invited friends and co-workers, one of who just happened to be turning 60! I wanted to surprise her with a homemade chocolate cake. The cake actually has a 1/2 cup boiling water in the batter, and is VERY dense. I topped the cake with white butter frosting. There's nothing better than cake and frosting made from scratch. The cake recipe is ancient; from my Great Grandparents' friend, Blanche Jordan. Blanche lived near Brewster, possibly growing up in Coulee Dam, WA. I am going to ask my grandma more details on when and where this recipe originated.
I have a lot of recipes that have been handed down in the family, which makes the food I create special. I love how there's a story behind many of the dishes. I will blog as much as I know about each of the recipes. My mom's mom, Lois Grable, is a wonderful cook and much of what I make comes from this side of my family.
I will post the recipe in my next blog...
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