{Birthday, Basketball, and a Recipe for the BEST Choclolate Frosting EVER}

YUM....yes I think I would like one of those please.....Who doesn't like chocolate covered strawberries or a piece of milk chocolate candy?

My granddaughter Mallory Grace just turned 12 years old and she asked me to bake her birthday cake. Just something simple....Chocolate cake with chocolate icing and chocolate covered strawberries.  Ladies, how can a Nana turn that down?

Her wish came true.... Best chocolate icing recipe ever! I will place recipe at the bottom.

She's a gal after my own heart. She's a Jesus loving girl that enjoys hunting, travel ball, dressing up, makeup, jewelry and well, she loves about everything. My well rounded girl for sure.

My FAVORITE grandson...yes, he's my only grandson, plays basketball. Well, he likes all sports and one doesn't end before he's playing another sport. We sure enjoy watching him play whatever sport he's in.

And, I took some time out for ME! A beautiful sun set sitting in a tree stand in the pines of Georgia caught my eye one afternoon. I was reminded of God's promise...

Psalm 113:3 

From the rising of the sun to its setting The name of the LORD is to be praised.

Thanksgiving is in a few days and I want to wish all of my wonderful blogging friends a most Happy Thanksgiving. May you eat your favorite foods, spend time with those you love the most and above all....remember to count your blessings.....

Hugs and blessings, Cindy 

Recipe for Chocolate Frosting

• 1 cup unsalted butter softened (I used sweet butter) YES, I surely did!
• 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder sifted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
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• DIRECTIONS:
• • Place softened butter and 1 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl (or in the bowl of an electric stand mixer) Using the whisk attachment, mix until combined, scrape the bowl, and repeat with remaining sugar, adding it 1 cup at a time. When all sugar has been added, turn speed to medium-high and whip about 5 minutes, until pale and fluffy, scraping the bowl as needed.
  • Add the cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt, and blend on low for 1 minute. Add heavy cream in a slow drizzle as it mixes.
  • Once the mixture is mostly combined, turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  • Whip buttercream on medium-high speed for 4-5 minutes, until it is silky, light, and fluffy.

  Note: This recipe yields approximately 2.5-3 cups of frosting, enough to pipe on 16-18 cupcakes or fill and ice a 3-layer 6-inch cake.