I had a bake-a-thon the week before C's 10th birthday. I made all the food for his party, baked a Chinese style sponge cake, 24 chocolate butter cream cupcakes, 30+ chocolate covered strawberries for him to celebrate at church, and 36 mini cheesecakes for him to celebrate at school. Ok that sounds crazy. WHY did I do it? Why didn't I just buy all that stuff? I have to admit, I could have bought the food for the party. Sometimes I do make things to save money and for the health benefits. Homemade things can cost more after adding in time and other factors. As H said, I didn't HAVE to make the cake and C didn't HAVE to celebrate his birthday at church or at school. So why did I do that? Well, that's just who I am and how I show love. I wanted him to feel special and that I am glad he was born to me. Not to be cheesy, but I do put my heart and love in all the things that I make for people. I am more like my parents that I thought I was. They don't tell me much that they love me. But when I am sick or need help in some way, they immediately think about what they can cook for me and how they can feed me. They show their love through their food and I have learned to do the same. In that sense, I am very Chinese. I show people that I love them by giving them the best and most valuable thing I can offer. And that's not money, time is my most valuable thing. When I cook and bake for people, I am indirectly saying that they are worth my time and effort. I go the distance for C because he is worth it. If you have ever come over for dinner, or I brought food to your house, or given you a small treat in some way, it's my way of saying I care and that I love you. If you didn't get food from me, I am working my way around and you will be next. Just tell me what you like.
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| C's 10 birthday Lego Star War cake. |
This sponge cake has been on my have-to-master list. It's not easy to make especially in the way that I like it; airy, spongy, and strong enough to hold the filling and frosting. There are sooo many things that can go wrong when making this cake. Believe me, I've tried many times. Did you notice the lines on the cake and the white piping? Finally, this is to my liking. However, next time I need to put more frosting on the top and side. Also, need to work on more decorations.
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| Chinese bakery sponge cake with whipped cream frosting. |
