Rainbows & Candy Corn

So, M's birthday was on the 13th! Birthdays around here are just like any other day. We usually try to cook something up yummy and maybe a small little gift. This year, things have been kinda tight, so we opted to do pizza. Well, I did. M didn't know anything about it until he was eating it!

I've been wanting to make a Rainbow Cake since like .. forever. So, I figured why not make M an extremely manly birthday cake this year! He was ok with it. I intended to use this recipe but then decided I'd just get white cake mixes. That's easier. Then I attempted this buttercream icing recipe that's on the same page. DISASTER! I don't know what I did wrong, but I did something. I finally manged to salvage it enough to use for the crumb layer, but I opted to use store bought icing for the outside. I'm in love with this cake, but I will try an easier way about it next time.

I also made him some Candy Corn Bark (recipe found here) and my dad just gave him a tub of Candy Corn. Can you tell M likes sugar?! And that wraps up M's birthday.

I'm currently working on a buffett that was my grandfather's. I've got it painted, just doing the finishing touches. I am also swapping around our living room furniture, which means that the house is a sight right now. God please don't let anyone show up at the front door!! Posts on those coming soon!

[EDIT] yes, i changed my blog again. i never seem to be quite satisfied, but i think this one will stick for awhile. but don't hold your breath. [/EDIT]

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