First of all, I have to say I was so excited to do this post and to bake this bread, for several reasons. I was excited because, some of the bloggers who participate in Sweet Melissa Sundays, are people whose blogs I have been frequenting over the past year so it almost feels like getting to rub shoulders with my own personal celebrities. The other reason is just because I love sweet potatoes. My pictures don't do the bread justice (aka they suck). I would love to be a great photographer but alas, my gift seems to be more along the lines of appreciating great photography. Anyway the cake was delicious and I can guarantee I will be making this again in the fall!
The recipe is dead easy and I followed it pretty closely. The only changes I made were using a little less sweet potato (the only cans I could find were 12.75 oz cans) and I didn't have rum so I used two tsp. of rum flavoring and then added enough water to equal 1/4 cup. I also think I overcooked my glaze, which is why it looks less glossy and pretty compared to the other SMS'ers.
Anyway be sure to check out the SMS blogroll to see how beautifully everyone's cakes turned out and for the recipe take a look at Lorelei's blog. Thanks for picking this one Lorelei, it was awesome.
Congrats in joining the SMS community! Often times I feel like I get to "meet" all these amazing bloggers and I'm just a college student blogging for fun.
ReplyDeleteYour bundt cake looks amazing! It looks as if your glaze made this little crust on top that looks amazing!
As you stay in the club, your photography skills will improve because you'll be taking so many pictures!
Welcome to SMS! I think your cake and photos look great! I love that your glaze is almost like a frosting and I bet it tastes delicious!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to SMS! Your cake looks delicious with a wonderful crumb. Congrats on a yummy job!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Sweet Melissa Sunday. It's so nice to have you on board with us!
ReplyDeleteYour cake looks very good. I really love the glaze and how it's dripping down the sides!
I look fwd to baking with you more in the future, again Welcome!!
This was my first week with SMS too, and you're right, it's like hanging out with your own personal celebrities! I love that line! As I was looking at your pictures I was thinking how good your glaze looks. It looks like the glaze I was hoping for on this cake. I nearly added some powdered sugar to my glaze just to get it this consistency. It looks delicious. Looking forward to seeing your submissions in future weeks!
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You did a WONDERFUL job on your bundt cake! Gorgeous and Delicious! I am so happy you have joined this fun little baking group and I look forward to baking along with you in the months to come =o)
ReplyDeleteLove the bundt, glad you liked the recipe, thanks for baking with me.
ReplyDeleteYour bread looks amazing!! I love the glaze and it just looks so moist and yummy. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to SMS too (this was my third week) and am having a blast! Your cake and glaze look great. I agree with Tracey and I had also hoped for a glaze with a little of that powdered sugar crust...like you get on a yummy donut!
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming to visit e on my blog! I have to say, this reminds me I need a new Bundt pan. Your cake looks scrumptious and I'd kill for a piece with my afternoon coffee!
ReplyDeleteI am the same way when it comes to other bloggers...they are like celebrity chefs to me! Your cake looks delicious chica! Especially that first picture.
ReplyDeleteI love anything with sweet potatoes and after seeing this around the blogosphere, I will definitely be making it.
is this your first time baking with SMS? welcome! looks like your first recipe with SMS was a success!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to SMS. I have no doubt you'll enjoy baking with us :o)
ReplyDeleteYour cake looks great. I'm glad you enjoyed it that much :o)