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October 17, 2011

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Rum Cake in a Jar

One of my most favorite gifts to give my friends for the holidays or special occasions is my Rum Cake in a jar... but I call it "For Mom Only Cake". The best part is tie it up with a beautiful ribbon or fabric and include a plastic fork for a dessert-to-go! Here's the recipe: 1 20 ounce can unsweetened crushed pineapple 1 stick plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar 4 eggs 1/2 cup dark rum 3 1/3 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda preheat oven to 325. Wash 8 (1 pint) wide mouth canning jars with lids in hot, soapy water and let them drain, dry and cool to room temperature. Grease insides of jars. Drain crushed pineapple for about 10 minutes in a colander, reserving juice. Puree drained pineapple in food processor or blender. Measure out 1 1/2 cups puree, adding a little juice if necessary to make 1 1/2 cups. Set puree aside. Discard remaining juice. With mixer, beat butter and half of brown sugar unt

Facebook Comment Sale, 11/20/12 7 pm CST

I had to do it! I've come to the realization I need to clear out my inventory and make room for my 2013 creative bonanza. Tomorrow, Tuesday November 20th, I'll be hosting a comment sale on my facebook sale: www.facebook.com/whimsywendy Everything shown will be 50% off retail prices! Come join me and find beautiful (inexpensive) gifts for the princess in your life.

Polk A Dot Party Cake

A Cake for your next party! How would you like this center piece at your next party! A Polk-A-Dot Cake both outside.... And inside! Cake pops made a head of time in various colors are popped into the batter before the cake bakes. It makes the cake beautiful to look at and even more fun to eat.

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