The Great Bake-off (not really!)

I know I've been quiet. Had a really bad throat infection (compliments of Karl!). He started coughing last week, and refuses to take meds unless he absolutely HAS to, so I got it. Only really starting to feel better now, but the cold weather isn't helping, its down to 1.5degrees this eve :( Well, here are the pics of the cake I made last week for Karls aunts birthday, its was actually quite yummy too, and very easy to make. put raspberries in the middle of the two layers.

Today is my auntie Margie's birthday, as well as Karl's birthday. I spent all of yesterday baking for him to take cale to work, made a large 40cm x 30cm chocolate cake.

I was supposed to go to flower arranging tonight, so we celebrated Karls birthday last night, made his favourite: sticky bbq ribs and some cottage pie, so yesterday was HECTIC, I actually got backache from standing all day! I also got up super early to make him breakfast as I was supposed to be out tonight, but I started feeling a bit light headed so I decided it was best to just stay at home and recover. We are having a few family and friends over for cake etc tomorrow eve, and Karl decided that he wanted a Herbie VW bug cake! It wasn't THAT difficult, but it didn't help my back much today either. Its out of proportion, but its my first car cake, so give me a break!

Gonna wave Karl off tomorrow morning, and then crawl back into bed for a few hours. Then make cheese scones, orange and lemon cupcakes and a chocolate tart, before cleaning and and doing my hair! Roll on SATURDAY WHEN I DON'T HAVE TO DO ANYMORE COOKING OR BAKING!