I'm not quite sure what to call these little guys. I think they are traditionally called black bottom cakes, but for some reason, I don't quite like that name. These tasty creations are cream cheese topped devil's food cakes.
There is usually some funny side story that goes along with each of my baking adventures. Lately, work has been really hectic since we're wrapping up a major project, and that has lead to a lot of late-night baking sessions. Lack of sleep and exhaustion do not typically make for a good combination in the kitchen. ;)
We had a friend coming to visit, and I really wanted to make something for his stay with us. I had been going on very little sleep and had just finished a 14-hour workday when I got home at 9:30 pm one evening. (Who knew software development was so intense?! =p) Well, I forged ahead with my plan to bake something and got these cakes in the oven, set my timer, and sat down for a bit. I remember checking on the cakes a couple of times, and all seemed to be going well. I checked in on them one more time and then realized my timer had been paused. I panicked because I couldn't remember when I had put them in the oven. I asked the hubby if he touched my timer, and he emphatically denied getting anywhere near it or near the kitchen for that matter. I guess my lack of sleep and the long workday made me a bit out of my mind, and I paused the timer unconsciously. I ended up over-baking the cakes just a bit, but everyone still seemed to enjoy them. Either that, or I have really nice friends. ;)
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