My apologies that it took so long to give you an update on what in the world my family was baking for me while I was shut into my office yesterday afternoon. As soon as the mystery dessert was finished baking, we headed out to play some “Mother’s Day Soccer”. My choice. As in, I actually chose playing soccer over taking a nap. Go figure.
By the way, if you would have told me a year ago that this year I would suggest that we play a family game of soccer in honor of Mother’s Day, I would have laughed. But indeed, now that I’m getting fit and learning to enjoy playing with my kids, I just can’t get enough. Soccer on Mother’s Day just seemed like the perfect idea. And it was.
So back to the dessert you’ve been waiting to hear about.
Oh, but another reason I couldn’t update you on this mystery earlier is because after we played soccer, we had a nacho and movie night – with popcorn. Yes, didn’t you know that it’s always good to have nachos and popcorn together? Eh, it worked and it made everyone happy.
We are pretty good popcorn makers around here, always using coconut oil to make delicious popcorn. But this time, we used a fun new recipe from the Deliciously Organic cookbook. It was fantastic. However, we did have a wild ride in the kitchen while I was making it because I didn’t use a big enough pot. You know what happens when you don’t use a big enough pot when you’re making popcorn on the stovetop? The popcorn just keeps popping, and the lid comes off the pan, and popcorn goes absolutely everywhere. Jen was over hanging out with us, and Matt was in the kitchen too – both of them being very supportive while I was standing at the stove feeling rather helpless while popcorn started overflowing and flying. Matt offered some suggestions. Jen handed me a bowl for the flying popcorn, but with it, I only managed to make a bigger mess. Oh, you should have been there to witness the madness. ;)
This is the popcorn that managed to make it into the bowl.
But really, back to the dessert you’ve been waiting to hear about.
If you can believe it, the dessert recipe they picked wasn’t chocolate. I know, shocking. But wow, was it good.
They picked a “Hot Milk Sponge Cake” recipe from my old, worn out Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. Then, like good children, they figured out how to adapt the recipe to use healthier sugars, fats, and flours. Is that not impressive? More on that in another post.
So apparently that’s what all the beating was about. Sponge cakes take a lot of beating. Thus, the beaters were running for minutes on end. :)
Then, if you can believe it, they made a “Broiled Coconut Topping” to go on top. I’m telling you, they outdid themselves. Talk about tasty!
This cake was delicious. My family is the greatest. And without a doubt, I will look up the recipe, ask them about their adaptations, and post it for you so that your family can make it for you sometime. Or so that you can make it for them. Or whatever. ;)
Lisa says
Our dog LOVES it when we put too much popcorn in the popper. Food magically falling from the sky!
Very, very sweet and smart boys you have there =)
Erin says
I wish I could eat that picture :)
Looks delicious!
Dee says
That dessert looks delicious.
We love fresh popcorn here. ur favorite way it to make it with bacon fat. You only need a little bit to give a nice smokey flavor to a huge bowl.
Brandette says
Ahh, that is so sweet of your husband and boys to go to so much trouble to surprise you…and make you dinner!
Our little one is 2 and unfortunately this Mother’s Day was not very enjoyable. He came down with a cold on Saturday all while my husband had taken us out for the day to celebrate and do some fun things. Long story short, we had to leave dinner early before I even got a bite since the toddler was very unhappy. Then on Sunday, he just was not doing well and it was a miserable worrisome mothering type day. I would trade it for the world, but I wish my little boy was feeling better to enjoy it.
I was really sad about it last night and my husband kindly reminded me that there will be many more Mother’s Days to celebrate and enjoy with him…especially since he is only 2 and so young. He is right and it makes me smile to think in that right perspective.
So glad you had a wonderful time. Aren’t kids the best gift ever?! I never quite knew this kind of love until I had my son.
Brandette says
wooops, sorry. That was supposed to say “I WOULDN’T trade it for the world…”
Emmie says
Oh! Broiled coconut topping! For my husband’s birthday, we made him an oatmeal spice cake with a broiled coconut topping. It was ridiculously good (moist and perfectly balanced) and was actually fairly healthy. The frosting/topping was fantastic!