Yesterday we celebrated our oldest son’s 14th birthday! This year, for his birthday theme, we decided to focus on one of his favorite foods: BACON!
When I asked the birthday boy what type of cake he would like this year, his answer was, “A white cake topped with a Bacon Donut and surrounded by Cream Puffs!” (Cream Puffs are another favorite treat of his!) I got pretty nauseous after searching for images of “Bacon Birthday Cakes” but thought I might be able to pull off a Bundt Cake, topped with a Maple Glaze and Bacon Crumbles. Then Charlotte came to my rescue and emailed me the link to this Maple Bacon Upside Down Cake which actually looked really yummy!
Despite comments and questions from our guests (my Dad!) like “You didn’t actually put real bacon on that cake?!” the cake was such a hit and it didn’t last very long. Before it completely disappeared, I wrapped up a piece to send home with my brother and niece, for my sister-in-law. (She had stayed home with their brand new one-week-old baby girl!) Here is the text message Meagan sent me this afternoon:
Ingredients:
- 6 slices maple-smoked bacon
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
- 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ SuperMoist™ white cake mix
- 1 container (8 oz) sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions:
Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Tear bacon into pieces; set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
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Update: A Bacon Birthday Party!
Happy Birthday once again to your son! One of my daughters has the same skirt only in the maritime pattern. It is one of her favorite skirts. I wish that Garnet Hill had had more in her size when I bought it. We'll have to try the cake recipe. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful week!
2014-07-22 07:01:45
That looks awesome!
2014-07-22 13:57:50
my husband would love this!! thanks for sharing!
2014-07-22 14:52:29
JMJ Wow! I'm trying to think of an occasion for us to try it!
2014-07-22 15:16:46
I love how personalized the birthday celebrations are and how you encourage your kids to help in the preparation. Such great memories for all. You are a real inspiration!!!
2014-07-22 16:30:36
do your cooks make house calls 😉
2014-07-22 19:21:45
Wow! I'm going to have to make this one!
2014-07-22 21:27:15
What a great idea!! Sounds like the perfect theme for a 14 year old boy 🙂 You always have such a creative way for your celebrations! My oldest is turning 14 in a few weeks, too, & has outgrown the "themed" cakes, but we never thought about a food theme, lol! Can't wait to see the birthday pics!
Seems like it was just yesterday when my family first began following your blog and all of your children (and mine!) were still so small!! Time goes by so fast!
Happy 14th birthday, Captain! God bless you!
2014-07-22 21:59:23
I have to admit I was looking forward to the cake that looked like an enormous donut, but this looks divine!
2014-07-23 02:38:34
HA! That's funny about the same skirt. It's not unusual for two Catholic families to share the same clothes – they all have the same, modest taste! Wow! This cake looks rich and delish. I want to make it with our pasture-fed pigs, straight from our farm, right now! From your whole foody! Janie Lynn
2014-07-23 13:19:43
I seriously can't wait to make this! And if you all are ever in Dallas there is a donut shop that makes maple bacon Cronuts that are delicious! Such a fun birthday for your son! Happy Birthday!
2014-07-23 20:03:03
Just made your cake for my husband's 30th. Boy howdy is it delicious or what?! I think I've given your recipe out to four or five people. Love it! 🙂
2014-09-20 23:01:31
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Happy birthday to your husband!
2014-09-22 13:39:49
I'm making this cake for my husband's birthday this Friday. (making an exception for meat that day 🙂 )
2014-10-20 19:25:18