WOW, what a morning!  28 kids, 12 adults…a cute ‘little’ play date/party for Jer’s birthday!  The more the merrier with play dates, really…it’s such a nice time..for the most part the kids play together and the mom’s have a chance to catch up!  I was hoping for some HOT weather so we could use the baby pool and sprinkler…but now that I think about it that might have been a bit chaotic!

Thank you all for coming…it was a pleasure!

On to the recipe!  A couple weeks ago I said I would share with you a cake recipe…so here it is!  It is ‘from scratch’…but honestly, it’s as easy as anything from the box!!!

Chocolate Cake Mix!

1 3/4 cup flour

2 cups sugar

3/4 cup cocoa

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

2 eggs

1 cup milk

1/2 cup oil

2 tsp vanilla

*1 cup boiling water

Combine all the dry ingredients.  Add remaining ingredients except boiling water.  Beat on Med for 2 min.  STIR (to avoid a burning risk) in boiling water.  Pour into greased pans.

Bake 350F for 30-35mins for a layer pan

35-40 for a 9×13

12-13 mins for muffin tin (makes approx 30)

It is great topped with Nurti whip and choc pudding between layers, crispy crunch on top.  Regular icing or with out the extra calories!!