I think the guys at work are getting a bit greedy. Just last week, they asked for cheesecake. Cheesecake! For 25 full-grown men! (Although in their defense, they did offer to pitch in and help pay for it.) But I'm wondering if I'm spoiling them. All these cakes and cookies, pies and tarts - what will they do in a year or so when I rotate out of this position? What will happen when the next department process engineer just buys them pizza?? And donuts from the grocery store? Ugh.
Although maybe I'm being a bit elitist. They probably like pizza. And donuts. Luckily, it just so happens that they also like cookies. And cake - oh, how they love cake. I brought in a chocolate sheet cake for my birthday, and people made sandwiches out of it. For serious. 3" x 3" hunk of cake, slather on some frosting, then another 3" x 3" cake square on top of it. Inhale. Sometimes I wonder how more of them don't have diabetes given how much sugar they eat when I bring treats around!
And luckily, they really like fall flavors. Because hoo-wee, does this have fall flavors. Pumpkin and pecans and spices, cranberries and apples and more spices - Dorie's got fall dessert down here. Now I must admit, I made changes (of course!) - I reduced the amount of apples, although I'd reduce it even more next time since it got a bit too moist the second day. I doubled the spices, because I always do with her recipes and because I don't have a subtle palate when it comes to fall spices. I want them to scream cinnamon and nutmeg, ginger and allspice! Oh, and I doubled the cranberries, even though it made me want to scream when I was painstakingly halving each of them.
The verdict from those greedy, greedy guys? Quite the acceptable substitute for pumpkin pie, which I find a ringing endorsement. Pumpkin pie is, to me, the epitome of fall and Thanksgiving desserts, so anything that comes close satisfaction-wise is a winner in my book. Now on to that pumpkin cheesecake. And the oatmeal raisin cookies. And chocolate cake. Oh, and we can't forget the pizza and doughnuts, because those are required no matter what. *sigh*
Last Week: Molasses SPICE Cookies (as an endorsement, batch #3 in three weeks is in my fridge right now - now with more spices!)
Next Week: Rosy Poached Pear and Pistachio Tart (Warning, I'm changing this one up. A lot.)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
TWD: All-in-One Holiday Bundt Cake
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lol i' think i'm spoiling the people i work with too. you're lucky your coworkers have such great appetites though- all the more fun to bake for!
I think scientists must have noticed a spike in diabetes since we started baking in TWD. Coworkers are the unconditional love of the baker's world. But what's not to love about your cake, it looks wonderful!
Well, I guess your coworkers will be happy with the picks for december then... I think I saw a cheesecake somewhere in there!!
We loved this bundt cake!
You are right about cutting those cranberries in half. They were running all over my kitchen.
Lucky coworkers too.
LOL Lucky guys!! This is beautiful! I actually made this three weeks ago and did a rewind this week (can't do the Chestnut Cake right now). However, the first time I made this cake it stuck in my pan. I bought a new pan and made it again last night, perfection!
Making the cookies again today also to take with us!
happy Thanksgiving my friend :)
Is it possible to make enough cheesecake for people who sandwich their chocolate cake? I don't know.
Glad you enjoyed the bundt. I took it to choir and it was gone in minutes.
Can I just say I think the cake sandwich idea is brilliant (how have I never tried that) and I love that you bring them treats all the time. Do the grad schools know about this? Cause that should def be weighed with your other many skills. I know I'd want you at my university. Hello? CAKE!
I wish I had a bunch of people to bake for all the time. I'm surprised I don't have diabetes!
How sweet of you to bake for your co workers. The bundt cake looks like it turned out super yummy! I liked this recipe too.
I love that you have a bunch of hungry guys at work ready to eat up your creations. I liked the bundt cake, but it would be hard for 2 people to finish a whole one. I can't wait to see what you do to the tart next week.
your bundt cake looks incredible and I'm glad everyone at work loved it so much! Sounds like you are quite popular in your office!! :) Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Ciao ! Happy belated birthday !! I'd love to work with you !! anything you bring is super !
I am most interested in knowing how you are changing the tart for next week. Inquiring minds want to know!
It must be nice to have such a captive audience for all of your treats! glad they enjoyed it.
Oh I wish I had 25 guys to eat all the goodies I make. I can't get my 4 to eat enough! ;) Great fall cake.
Yeah I think I have the same problem. Now if I go more than a week without bringing any baked goods in, I hear about it. All over the place. Well just to remind them how good they have it, they are being cut off until after New Years.
Your writing always puts a smile on my face. I have no idea what your voice sounds like, but I can hear it in my head.
Is that strange?
You must be the best co-worker ever! This cake looks great! Thanks for sharing.
I wish I had coworkers to take some of the stuff I made off my hands. The scales are creeping up. :( Your cake looks great. (I baked a second batch of the spice cookies tonight...love them!)
Your cake looks great. Thanks for sharing! :)
I don't have a subtle palate when it comes to fall spices. I want them to scream cinnamon and nutmeg, ginger and allspice! ... My dear you took the words right out of my mouth but I don't have a problem with that as long as there's a piece of this cake to take their place ;0)
Gorgeous!
Isn't it funny how coworkers start to take advantage of the delicious treats we share? I've had a similar experience on my end. Your bundt looks wonderful - glad it was enjoyed!
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