If you look at my Pinterest account, you will see plenty of fancy cakes with interesting ingredients and elaborate construction. I love these inspiring cakes, but they are far from what I would consider “perfect” cakes. For me, the perfect cake is baked with love, has a story behind it, and a mission in front of it. Most of the time, these special cakes are baked at home by “normal” bakers like you and me, and are intended to fill someones tummy with sweetness and heart with joy.
Last week, I saw one of the most perfect cakes I’ve ever come across. Our family celebrated our son’s third birthday, and our six year old daughter baked (with help) and decorated our son’s birthday cake. The batter was from a box, the frosting was from a can, and the outcome was straight from the heart. Sure, I am a little bias, but my goodness I loved this sweet little labor of love. It was perfectly imperfect.
Typically, I would use this cake recipe for the birthday cake, and a basic buttercream or cream cheese frosting. For our son’s birthday cake however, my daughter insisted on “Funfetti” cake with matching sprinkle frosting. Honestly, the cake tasted so good, no one cared that it all came from the box. It totally rocked.
If there is anything my children could learn from this baking project, it would be this; When faced with a new task, do everything in love. Ask yourself, what is the story behind this project, what is its mission, and will it help others? If what is on the inside is your focus, your success is imminent. From baking a cake, to volunteering your time, to starting a new company, be prepared, have fun and do it in love.
Perhaps that’s a bit deep for cake baking, but hopefully it will come in handy as the kids grow older.
If you are interested in baking for a sweet cause, check out this link from King Arthur Flour. Love y’all!
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