Many of the recipes that had been bookmarked-but-languishing on my shelves of classic cookbooks became part of this weekly experiment. The most successful attempts: Victoria Sponge Sandwich, Cherry Cake, Mace Cake, Feud Cake, Mexican Chocolate Cake (which I will add to my repertoire as a cupcake recipe), Queen of Sheba, Pecan Molasses Bundt Cake with Bourbon Glaze, Basil Pound Cake, Chocolate Ganache Frosting (July 4), Five-Flavor Cake, Hummingbird Cake, Sweet Autumn Cake (without all the crumbs, caramel and nuts on top), Myer's Rum Cake, frosting from Peanut Butter Cake Supreme, and The Chocoholic.
Early on, I was worried about finding the time to bake each week. But, I was surprised to find that with each Saturday's adventure, it became easier and easier to make time. I found comfort in making family recipes just because it was a Saturday and not relegating them only to "special occasions." I came to grips with repeat fiascoes in the form of my burnt-sugar-nemesis, Caramel Cake. As a result, I also discovered that my husband's encouragement and an Allgood pitch out of the back door can allow me to move-on from, possibly, any failure.
Best of all, I have had the opportunity to share my false steps and triumphs with Granna each week when I took her a slice of Saturday cake on my visits to the nursing home.
She's the one who got this whole thing stirred-up in the first place!
Now, what will I do with my Saturdays in the New Year?
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