As Jerry and Robert told us, "Let it be known, there is a fountain that was not made by the hands of men." The same might be said about cake and sisters (says a man with four daughters).
Three sisters baking. Too much butter to even consider. Relief-pitcher son, who figured out how to get the thing layered... I think this is the perfect recipe for happiness. I want to play, too!
As an occasional observer of the middle sister's efforts, I love that you wrote about this! The needed coda to having put the whole thing together in the first place...
I love that you did this! But even reading about it exhausts me.
I have newfound respect for all the contestants on the Baking Show! I was wiped out by this cake!
As Jerry and Robert told us, "Let it be known, there is a fountain that was not made by the hands of men." The same might be said about cake and sisters (says a man with four daughters).
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Charming! I love that you did a family zoom bake-off. (I also love the meatloaf line.)
I had some of your opera cake with my tea today and it's delicious. Cake, sourdough bread, books...there's nothing you can't make, Karen!
I love that her books are gluten free
Ha! And FYI Opera Cake only has a sprinkle of gluten; it’s mostly almond flour. So now YOU CAN MAKE ONE TOO.
Not a crazy thing to do during The Waiting Week
I'm so glad you like the cake -- not that I'll ever make you some more though!
Is that a meatloaf?? 😂
Just read the comments. Ha! Those March sisters had a cook! Sign me up for that!
Three sisters baking. Too much butter to even consider. Relief-pitcher son, who figured out how to get the thing layered... I think this is the perfect recipe for happiness. I want to play, too!
Next time, you’re in! But not Opera Cake.
The three most patient sisters in the world. I can’t believe you did this!
Very witty & charming. I think Louisa May Alcott should've included a cake-making competition in Little Women.
Also, I love that your husband gave you a Paul Hollywood handshake.
Yes, those March sisters could have made a great mess baking cakes!
As an occasional observer of the middle sister's efforts, I love that you wrote about this! The needed coda to having put the whole thing together in the first place...
Karen, this is hysterical. Brilliant writing...and baking. Super impressed on both counts. Your sisters sound like a lot of fun.
It was a good day! And an excellent distraction from the world beyond baking!
And oh lordie, how we do need that! (face plant into chocolate ganache ideal here)
Looks delicious! I am a cook but not much o a baker-- very impressed.......
Not off key -- harmonious, perhaps?
Particularly yummy if you keep your eyes closed!
Days later I'm still agog! What a feat. And I just adored the little image of your mother in the bottom of the screen watching on. Brava!