Since 2011, a bit of a birthday tradition has arisen on the blog (I lost post from '07 through '09 and for whatever reason made risotto for 2010- not sure what I was thinking). However, in the past few years I have typically made my own cake, talked about the year before and held some sort of giveaway of some of my favorite things (I'm not a big person on receiving gifts and much prefer to give). While the cake and giveaway is still happening, I'm at a bit of a change in my life as I sit on the precipice of a new chapter, with baby. So instead of reflecting on what has happened, I'm just here, soaking it all in (and doing a modicum of looking forward, I mean, we are having a baby).
M and I headed out of town for the weekend and flew up to Seattle (which was pretty obvious if you follow me on instagram). We've eaten some lovely food, saw a few sites, and for my birthday are taking a drive to see a bit of scenery and eat more wonderful food (the perfect day). In honor of this trip, I decided to do a sweet 'Seattle bundle' giveaway of a few items I picked up when we walked to Pike Place along with some Marge granola and two cookbooks by two lovely Seattle ladies (I wish I could giveaway all the cookbooks by people from Seattle but I've determined that Seattle is land of magical cookbook writing + there are tons).
Oh, and this cake? You can find the instructions on The Fauxmartha. She convinced me this cake was the bomb (and she wasn't kidding). I decided to go with a simple chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and this cake recipe is from the book, Cake Love. As Melissa describes it- the tight crumb on this cake is really what makes it (and also, subsequently makes this cake amazing to eat with a scoop of vanilla ice cream because all birthdays deserve a little cake and ice cream.)
Below are the instructions on how to enter (and a few of my photos thus far from around Seattle!)
joan says
Those croissants! 🙂 Looks like a great time.
Katie says
Happy Birthday! It has been years since my last visit to Seattle. I need to make it there again!
Dana S says
gorgeous photos!!
Marie-Eve says
I hope you are enjoying Seattle. It looks amazing!
Beth R. says
Happy birthday, lady! May it be filled with plenty of love and all of that beautiful cake!
Lana says
Have you tried the crumpets at the crumpet shop in Seattle? Ricotta+honey+walnuts was really good 🙂
Brittany W says
I just visited Seattle in September! Gorgeous city and Pike Place market is (obviously) incredible
Amy says
Hello! Love to see a woman doing what she loves on her birthday!
Meghan says
Happy birthday!! Seattle looks lovely!
MikeyClare says
Oh my goodness the date night in cook book is too too cute!
Ellen says
Happy Birthday! I love Seattle!
Madeleine Pasquariello says
Looks amazing! I've never visited Seattle but my aunt and uncle live there. Definite wanderlust-ing over this post. xx
Emma says
Happy Birthday! Gorgeous photos of Seattle, it's a wonderful city with great people and food.
Rebecca says
Happy birthday! I was just talking about wanting to go Seattle and this is another push in that direction!
Lauren says
Happy Birthday! A chocolate cake is perfect, and what a great straightforward recipe! Love a chocolate cake to celebrate
Lauren x
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Michelle says
Happy Birthday!
June Burns says
Helloooo! That cake is calling my name 🙂 Love your photos too, looks like a nice place to visit!
Tiffany says
Happy Birthday! This post makes me want to go back to Pikes Place so badly. When I visited 10 years ago, I wasn't interested in traveling, plus the life situation that occurred around the trip had me hating the whole thing before we left home, so I didn't really grasp everything Seattle had to offer.
cori says
ohmygosh love all the flowers
Mollie says
I honestly was looking forward to your cake post!! Really excited about trying this one out. As a matter of interest, have you tried this cake with dutch process cocoa?
erin says
I used cocoa powder from frontier that had been treated with alkali (which if I understand correctly, makes it 'dutch'). So yes 🙂
Tessa says
I love all things cake related and Seattle related! Yum!
laura says
Happy Birthday!
Karlie says
Your photos are beautiful! Happy birthday!
Serena says
Beautiful photos! Great post about Seattle! Makes me want to go!
bri says
looks amazing! i'd love to go to seattle at some point!
Carolyn McCabe says
This looks like the perfect cake to make for Valentine's day!
Ginger Stark says
Happy Birthday! I adore your blog
Michelle says
Seattle is the greatest! Thank you for this contest opportunity!
Ps- I misspelled my Instagram name on the contest entry. It's really "michellekc41_13"! Thanks!
Alex says
I love Seattle! It looks gorgeous in your pictures. Happy Birthday!
Chelsea says
Hello and happy birthday! Glad you're enjoying these last months before baby comes!
Emily says
Happy birthday to you! I have become a repeat visitor to Seattle because I love it there- I also went there for my birthday last month! These photos are lovely and reflect what I love about the city.
Christina says
Thank you for the delicious cake recipe! I would be especially excited to receive your Whole Grain Mornings book, of course, but all of the treats look so special.
Katie G says
Happiest of birthdays to you!
debbie says
Your photos make me so hungry!
bonnie says
Happy birthday!! I love the picture from Seattle, especially the flower bouquets! One of them looks similar to my bridal bouquet and totally made me smile.
Hillary says
I'm from Portland so I've visited Seattle a bunch of times. It's such a great city to wander in. Happy Birthday!!
Allison says
Happy birthday! Thank you for all that you do- I love reading your blog and your recipes and stories.
Jennifer Chorazy says
Happy Birthday! Wish I was eating that chocolate cake with you! Beautiful photos from your trip. I especially love the picture with all the flowers and the barrel 🙂
Casey @ Casey the College Celiac says
Hola! Happy Valentines Day!
Cassie says
Have a wonderful birthday and Valentine's Day! What a delicious cake!
SAUL says
omg....that cake!!!!!!
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Natasha says
I've never been to Seattle but have always wanted to go, even more so now seeing all your lovely photos. Happy Birthday!
Kristin says
Beautiful cake! I hope you have a happy birthday!
Millie | Add A Little says
Happy birthday Erin!! Hope you had a lovely day! Looks like a wonderful cake!
Emily K. says
Happy birthday, and happy Valentine's day! I hope the next year is filled with love and happiness!
Amy S says
Happy Birthday! Enjoy Seattle!
Heather S says
Hello! 🙂
Shoshana says
Such gorgeous pictures. I would love to retrace your steps one day! Congratulations on your blog anniversary, keep up the wonderfully inspiring and delicious work!
Shoshana says
I have no idea why I wrote blog anniversary...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Christine says
That cake looks delish, hope you enjoy it. Happy Birthday!
Megan says
I want to go to there!!
Rose says
Happy birthday! I love the photos of Seattle -- I moved to Portland a few months ago, and have yet to take a trip up there. Now I really want to visit!
grace says
happy birthday!
Nikki says
Happy Birthday to you! Have a fabulous day! And I wish I could have a piece of that cake...OMG YUM!!
Grace Kerfoot says
Sounds like you've got a lovely birthday day to look forward too! Love your blog and beautiful cake shot 🙂
sara says
Hello! This cake looks lovely! Happy birthday!! 🙂
Gabby @ the veggie nook says
What a wonderful looking cake! Happy birthday!!
Elizabeth says
Gorgeous photos! Everything edible looks amazing. My goodness. Enjoy celebrating! xo
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Briana S. says
Happy Birthday! And thank you for the giveaway!
Jeffrey says
Hello, Happy Birthday! Great looking photos, now I'm hungry!
Abby says
These cookbooks have been on my list forever!
Lauren S. says
Hello, and happy birthday! The cake looks delicious!
Lauren G. says
Hi! I have so many good memories of Seattle. I used to live in Anchorage and every year my mom and I would fly to Seattle for a girls shopping trip in the Spring.
Maisie Greene says
What a beautiful cake!
rust says
Happy birthday! That cake is gorgeous and sounds delicious!
Nemaftensmad says
Erin, a little bit late to wish you happy birthday but I hope you had a very beautiful day!
The bundt cakes with chocolate, do you fill them with chocolate too? I am thinking about the famous "Chocolat fondant" made by the frenchmen which drives me crazy as anything with chocolate 🙂
Thank you for your reply.
Linda says
Ahhh those flowers are beautiful! Happy Birthday!
Laura says
Such beautiful pictures! I hope that you enjoyed Seattle. We've had great weather this week!
Laurie says
That cake looks delicious!
KimPeck says
love love love! and Happy Birthday 🙂
Lisa says
Happy birthday! Thanks for the lovely giveaway'
Maria Balcazar says
Beautiful looking cake! Will try it soon:)
Happy Saturday!
Eric says
Looks fantastic! I'll be making the cake sometime soon 🙂
Sarah L says
Hello! Happy birthday! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Jordan M says
Hello and happy birthday! Being a relatively new pacific northwesterner, this bundle looks amazing!
coral says
that cake looks amazing!
Phoebe says
Happy birthday!
Rachel says
looks like fun! Where did you eat in Seattle?
Meghan says
Happy Birthday Erin! Seattle looks so gorgeous; the perfect way to spend a birthday, in my opinion. And this cake is absolutely lovely. Your piping is so refined and elegant.
Also, I know that 'looking forward' might be difficult, what with your little one coming, but I have a feeling that when that time comes, everything will become completely innate. Change is scary, but holds so much potential! Sending you my best wishes for the future!
mintpearls says
Oh my word, what a phenomenal cake! Thank you for the chance!
Deepa@onesmallpot says
The cake is stunning! Happy birthday!
Aysegul says
Happy birthday.. Seattle looks beautiful..
kathyS says
Happy Happy Birthday and simply chocolate—always the best
Mason says
Beautiful photos! I want to visit Seattle again! Happy Birthday!
Kiran says
Happy Birthday! Seattle looks fab ... Been wanting to go there forever!
Abby says
I love your blog! I am always checking it for Recipes to cook for my husband and I
Leslie says
Happy Sweet BirthdaY!!!
Carol says
Hello & Happy Birthday! I will surely be checking out this chocolate cake recipe as my birthday is in a few weeks & nothing beats a chocolate birthday cake 🙂 xxx
Geraldine says
Chocolate cakes with cocoa are divine and this one looks as lovely as the city of Seattle!
Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says
Happy Birthday! I make my own Birthday cake too, thought it was odd but apparently I'm not the only one 🙂 Incredible pictures of Seattle, I just want to step into the photo and smell those flowers and croissants!
susan says
love the photos!
Evi @ greenevi says
Happy Birthday! Beautiful pictures 🙂
Emma says
Happy birthday! That cake looks wonderful!
Cindy A. says
Happy Birthday! That cake looks amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your weekend with us and for offering such a lovely giveaway.
Sarah says
Amazing photos! Really makes me want to go to Seattle.... if not just to explore the different food! 😀
Karen D says
Hello! Great photos! and last but not least, Happy Birthday!
beth says
Birthday Greetings !
Cynthia Strong says
Beautiful pics! HappyBirthday!
Maggie @ Veg Fiend says
That croissant looks div. ine. Happy Birthday 🙂
Chelsea says
Happy birthday! I love all your recipes and your photography is outstanding! Enjoy Seattle! It's beautiful!
Merrilee says
Great visuals - makes me want to go there!
Sabrina says
Hello and happy birthday Ella! 🙂
Marie says
Hi
Happy birthday ! The photos look amazing and make me want to go there !
The cake looks yummy too... I definitely have to try the recipe !
Sandra Lea says
Happy birthday. I can't wait to try this cake and I love, love, love Marge Granola.
Brittany says
Happy Birthday! That cake looks gorgeous - enjoy Seattle, my favorite US city!
Megan Woodford says
Happy (belated) Birthday! Your photos are astounding! Seattle is deff on my list of places to travel to.
one of God's says
Hello and happy birthday. The cake looks and sounds delicious. Thanks for the opportunity.
Kim S says
That cake looks amazing! Happy birthday! I've always wanted to go to Seattle too. Looks fun.
Karyn says
Happy Birthday! Happy to know that I'm not the only one who makes their own birthday cake 🙂
Fran Br says
Happy birthday. Chocolate cake- nothin' better
julia says
Agreed: Seattle is 'da bomb! Happy birthday: enjoy it!
Kristin says
I'm so glad to have found your blog a few months ago. We have made so many of your recipes. Thank you for sharing with us.
evelyne Deschenes says
Happy Birthday ! Hope you had a great time in Seatle, your photos aree amazing! as always 🙂
Susan says
Happy Birthday!!! I'm not a big fan of cake, but this one looks amazing. Glad you had a good time in Seattle. Everyone should celebrate their birthday well.
jan says
LOVE your blog! Your photos and recipes are amazing!
Gina Guthrie says
I loved your photos of Seattle. Great giveaway!
Judy says
Happy Birthday! The cake looks so yummy. Seattle looks yummy too. I have never visited Seattle, but if I win your bundle is the next best thing. Thanks for the giveaway.
Gail says
Thanks for the reminder of Public Market. Driving from San Francisco to Ellensburg for my nieces graduation this spring and will add it to my stops on the road trip.
Grace says
The one time I visited Pike Place I loved watching the fish guys throw and catch the fishes! And the flowers are stunning! Happy BIRTHday!
Gina Guthrie says
Oops posted my last comment as a reply to someone else's comment. lovely photos of Seattle! Thanks for the giveaway.
Katherine says
Hello! It sure looks like you had a great time celebrating your birthday! It's been 6 years since I've been to Seattle and I am long over due for a visit.
Darla says
Happy Birthday! Thank you for the lovely photos of Seattle...it is on my list of places to visit, and the pictures help remind me why I want to see it for myself.
Sandypo says
Your photos are marvelous! I didn't know Seattle was so nice. My birthday is on the 21st so Happy Birthday, fellow February girl! People always put February down because of the weather (I'm outside Boston) but it's one of my favorite months, for obvious reasons!
Jess says
I am not sure anything can beat a classic chocolate cake! Happy birthday!
Mary Ann says
Happy Birthday to one Auquarian from another! Thanks so much for all your recipes and another reason to celebrate!
Madeline says
Hello and Happy Birthday! And a big thank you for this giveaway 🙂
Bethany says
Lovely giveaway and cake. What a fantastic way to celebrate your birthday!!
Brenna says
I live on Vancouver Island but have yet to go to Seattle! It is definitely first on my list for travels- Pike Place Market looks like a dream! Thanks for doing this great giveaway.
Sophia DeLonghi says
What a gorgeous looking cake! i bet it's scrumptious too! makes me wish i could have some. Great giveaway also. Your photographs and recipes are always great and inviting. Thank you!
Annie says
Happy birthday! I've only been to Seattle once but am dying to go back!
Emily S. says
Happy Birthday! Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
Gaby says
Yum!
ErinR says
I love Seattle! I have semi-regular trips to Everett for work and I always make everybody schlep back to Seattle for dinner when I am there. So many good places to go and things to see!
AM says
Congratulations and happy birthday! Thanks for filling our lives with lots of food love.
Alexandra says
Thanks for the give away! Happy Birthday!
Jessica says
Thanks for all the yum!
Auntiepatch says
I've never been to Seattle even though I have relatives who live there. Beautiful pictures of a beautiful city!
Happy Birthday!
Simona says
Hello! 😀 These pictures are wonderful!
Kyra says
Love your blog! It's gotten me through many nights of "what's for dinner, honey?" Thank you for having lovely, healthy, and inspiring recipes! By the way, recent red lentil masala was fantastic. The homemade garam masala took it to the next level, and it is now under the "go-to" category of recipes in my head!
Allison says
Happy Birthday! That cake looks so so delicious and decadent! It's been a long time since I've been to Seattle. Looks like a fun trip! Thank for the opportunity on your lovely giveaway!
Ally says
If I didn't already want to visit Seattle... 😉
Emily says
Such gorgeous pictures! Taking a weekend trip to Seattle in a couple months and I'm even more excited now! Hope you had a beautiful birthday.
Ashli Cryderman says
Happy Birthday! Great photos 🙂
Molly says
Happy Birthday!
Elizabeth says
Hello & Happy Birthday! That Cake sure is the "Bomb"...it's beautiful! Thanks for giving us the chance to win this great Seattle Bundle 🙂
Maya Markman says
Beautiful pictures! Seattle is gorgeous.
Happy birthday!
Colleen C says
Happy Birthday! The cake looks wonderful!
Anastacia says
Hello and Happy Birthday.
KimberlyC says
Hi!! Happy Birthday!! I'm loving your photos, they are beautiful!!
Sara H says
Happy Birthday! Beautiful photos.
Nanette says
Happy Birthday! Those recipe books would fit so nicely in my library.
Sarah says
You take such amazing photos and the food always looks so divine...:)
Lori B says
Happy B-day! Love exploring new cities. Thanks for giveaway.
Teressa K says
Happy Birthday! That cake looks ahhmazing!
Allison Day says
Happy birthday! ^_^
aryss says
I love the powdered cocoa on top!
Eileen says
I've only been to Seattle once, so I am super jealous of your trip. Happy birthday, and thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Laura says
Love the photos! I have always wanted to go to Seattle.
Jana @ delectablymine says
Happy Birthday! Beautiful cake!
shanna mallon says
What a fun trip! Happy birthday, friend!
Donna says
Happy Birthday. Love the pictures. Donna
Wehaf says
Hello and happy birthday!
Nicole Muller says
Spectacular photos of the market and a positively beautiful and professional cake. My cakes may be tasty but never (no, really and truly NEVER) look anything but a mess. Bread is much more my baking medium!!
Ann P-L says
Happy birthday!
Margarita Johnson says
Hi Erin, I used to live in Eastern Washington and love love love Seattle. My favorite is the Queen Anne area... I love Delancey pizza, Cupcake Royal, local coffee shops, the parks along Lake Washington, artisan breads, I could go on forever.
Congratulations on the baby!
charul @ tadka masala says
Hello and happy birthday!
Terry Covington says
I lived in Seattle for 5 years, such a beautiful city. So glad you enjoyed your visit, and Happy Birthday!
Sally | The Fit Foodie Blog says
The perfect celebration cake. It's Tuesday right? I think that's worth celebrating!
Sal
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Susan Christy says
Love Seattle!!!
Gill Bland says
Well hello there. Good luck with the wee-one and happy birthday. Whilst I hope you will still inspire us through your blog, don't ever feel guilty if you don't have time once you give birth. Enjoy it and remember that we'll all be happily pottering in the kitchen until you are able to return.
Emily @ Life on Food says
Happy Birthday! I am going to Seattle in August this year and it cannot come soon enough.
Jennifer @ Delicious Everyday says
Happiest Birthday! Amazing photos! And that cake looks really yummy!
Zita says
hello :)))
Kelsey says
beautiful photos! makes me miss seattle so much!
Lacey says
Hello, happy birthday! Beautiful pictures - I live in Portland and love weekend trips to Seattle 🙂
Rachel says
Hello and happy birthday!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
happy belated birthday! seems like you had a wonderful time in Seatle...and this year im thinking of making my own cake as well. i am pinning this for next month 🙂
Bethany says
Such pretty photos!
krystal says
Happy Birthday!
My husband and I went to Seattle in December for 10 days. Every time I see a picture pop up on a blog or instagram I get excited - it was amazing! I miss the PNW!!
Keli says
Happy Birthday to you! Enjoy this year ahead!
Emily R. says
Hello and happy birthday from Memphis, Tennessee!
Stephanie says
Happy, happy birthday! I am smitten with Seattle and jealous of your getaway.
Ally says
Happy birthday! A trip to Seattle sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate!
Rachel Tilly says
Looks amazing! Happy belated birthday!
Elizabeth says
Happy birthday!
chickie brewer says
Happy birthday, and thanks or this wonderful giveaway!
maria says
dang that cake looks good
Alissa says
Love all of the flowers from the Market! Seems like a great Birthday!!
Ellen says
Cake looks awesome-as does all of your food!
Sara says
Hello 🙂 Happy birthday!
Stacey says
Have a wonderful birthday!
Hannah says
Happy Birthday!!! Planning a trip across the ocean in a couple of months... Seattle will be the first stop... The bundle would be a nice sensorial preparation for the trip 😉
Hannah
Pragati // Simple Medicine says
I lived in Seattle for 4 years and I miss it every single day! It sounds like you had a lovely birthday. Happy Birthday!
Emily says
Happy birthday! I've always wanted to go to Seattle, and your beautiful pictures give the the travel bug!
Jenny says
Oooh, I live in Seattle! Love it so much 🙂
Amy says
Now that's a joy filled give-away! And the chocolate cake looks and sounds amazing.
Ping says
Happy Birthday Ella, stumbled upon your blog while looking for keywords 'spinach, pasta' to make for dinner. Just made your 'Garlic-Butter Pasta with Spinach and Parmesan'. So easy and good. Thanks! 🙂 Lovely lovely pictures!!! I'm going to be checking back here often! 🙂
MB @ Bourbon and Brown Sugar says
Your Seattle pictures are gorgeous! What a lovely post... you remind me I must get back there soon!
Happy Birthday... and I feel I should thank you again and again for your work on my blog. I adore it!
Andrea says
Looks amazing!
Brianna H says
Hello, and Happy Birthday!!
Joyce says
hello! and happy birthday!
Lottie says
Beautiful cake and gorgeous pics! Happy Birthday!
hannah says
congrats and happy birthday! beautiful photos as always.
xo
Cara says
Happy Birthday to you! Thanks for the ever so lovely Seattle pictures, and such a great giveaway!
Talia says
I'm finally taking a moment to thank you for creating a lovely space for sharing your inspirations, thoughts, and delicious recipes. Happy birthday and here's to many more blog years!
kristen says
my fiance and I love cafe umbria coffee! Happy Birthday
Kelly says
I love Seattle! I've only been there once, but want to go back sometime soon. It has such character! And, amazing food. Thanks for sharing your time there!
Laurie @ Relishing It says
Happy birthday! Seattle is on my list of cities I need to visit soon-- it looks amazing!
Brooke says
I'm glad you made it to Seattle! I grew up here and just moved back and am so excited to explore again!
lauren says
I've always wanted to visit Seattle!
enjoy your day! happy birthday!
Barbara (Barb B) says
Happy Birthday!!. I love reading your blog and trying your recipes. Your pictures are fantastic.
Thanks for doing a give-away. And thanks for sharing your stories.
Allison says
Happy Happy Birthday! Seattle looks amazing, but not quite as amazing as that cake! I've really been enjoying working through your book and milling my own flours. I'm on a buckwheat kick right now, soon to be replaced by black bean excitement. What would you suggest for this cake? I might have to throw some hazelnut meal on top, too! Mmmm...
erin says
I think Einkorn or Spelt would be lovely (or a mix a GF flours- like oat, sorghum, and millet!)
Allison says
Thanks Erin! Sounds like I'll have to make a bunch of these cakes just to try out the various flours. Oh darn! 🙂
Laura says
Happy birthday! I bake myself a cake on my birthday, as well. The first year it was the pistachio cake from the Momofuku Milk Bar cookbook (AMAZING, but a labor of love for sure). I am already planning the flavor for my birthday in June. I am thinking about something citrus or raspberry. Glad there are others out there who do this too!
Chloe Froehlich says
I have always loved your site. You are a fantastic blogger!
Jillj says
Can't wait to make that cake!
Nina says
Hello! 🙂
And happy birthday! 🙂
Also your pictures are amazingly beautiful! May I ask what lens you are using?
erin says
Hi Nina, for most of those photos I was using the Canon 24-70 lens (and maybe the 50mm, but only on 1 or 2)!
Jennifer C. says
I miss Seattle!
Catherine says
A very happy birthday and a beautiful cake.
Erica says
Happy birthday! As someone living in the PNW, I am glad you enjoyed your time in Seattle.
Allison M says
i was just in Seattle 1 1/2 weeks ago and had a great time. Picked up our new puppy and got to spend time with my best friend. Hope your birthday is as wonderful as your recipes are!
LaTrese says
Hi! Happy birthday!
Loretta E. says
My husband and I both have been to Seattle before we met, but I think we need to make the trip together!
Beth says
Happy Birthday to you! Your cake looks absolutely divine, and I love hearing about how your pregnancy is going, and all your food cravings 🙂 I have a 4 month old little girl, and it's fun to reminisce about my pregnancy with her. The joy that a baby brings is indescribable! I would love to visit Seattle someday!
elissa o-j says
i'm not a huge cake person but i've been eyeing carrot cake recipes, although this cake is making me re-think that game plan. or just a ham and cheese croissant with a candle... happiest of birthdays!!
Lauren says
We've been talking about a Seattle trip for a long time now... I think it's time we go! Love the pictures (& the cake)!
cheri says
Yum!!!
Sarah P. says
This chocolate cake looks amazing! Congratulations on having a baby and Happy Birthday!
Georgia says
Great photos!
Emma says
Your photos have such character. Inspiring!
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says
Happy birthday! If I made cakes have as beautiful as this one, I'd make my own cakes too!
Danielle Buncik says
Hello! And Happy Birthday to you 🙂
Carissa says
Pretty pretty pictures from the farmers market!
Grace B says
Happy Birthday! I just made a chocolate birthday cake for my fiancee yesterday 🙂 maybe we'll have a second one with this recipe though! Thanks for sharing!
Joanne says
Happy happy happy birthday!! Seattle is so much fun, especially if you like food. Hope you're having a great time!
Jodi@prairiekuchen says
So pretty!!
julia says
Love your blog! That cake looks delicious!
Katelyn Ragland says
I think I need to visit Seattle for a "food" trip! I hope you had a fantastic Birthday!!
Jessica says
Lovely! Happy Birthday!
Emily says
Beautiful photographs -- as always!
Happy Birthday!
Abby says
hello
Kristen says
Hello there!~
Jessica says
Happy birthday! Love Seattle and all of their yummy food! Hope you had fun!
Trish says
Hello Hello! I recently moved away from Seattle and MISS IT! This is awesome. 🙂
Megan says
Happy birthday!
Carolsue says
Hi there! That book, "Date Night In," sounds like it would be really cool! Thanks for the giveaway.
Lara says
Your pics are lovely! Makes me want to go on vacation. And eat...
Vianne Brown says
Hello and Happy Birthday! Thanks for being one of my favorite go-to food/lifestyle/photography blogs... appreciate your wisdom and your spirit.
chickie brewer says
Love the picture. I wish I had that cake right now!
itzia says
hello!
Qingyi says
i always have so much fun just going through all your posts and trying out these recipes - so fingers crossed! 🙂
Michelle Warnke says
I don't get to Seattle as often as I should, living so close in Portland! Lovely photos!
Rubeena says
Happy Birthday!!! Gorgeous photos <3
Lauren says
This makes me want to go back to Seattle!
Alice @ Honestly Fitness says
The cake looks so delicious, wish I could grab it out of my computer screen lol. Looks like you had a lovely trip to Seattle as well, beautiful photos 🙂
Alice @ Honestly Fitness says
P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY from a big fan!!!
Cindy says
I am having major cake pedestal envy! Could you please tell me where you found the marble top/wood base cake pedestal on the chocolate cake + birthday giveaway post? Many thanks!!!
erin says
World Market!
mie says
Hi, I absolutely love the cake stand with the wood foot. Do you have any idea where I can find one like it?
erin says
World Market