Today I'm having tea and cake in my bedroom. I have to admit that in reality, I have breakfast and tea in bed every single morning. My late beloved and I started this practice, after our kids all left home, and it's something that I continue to do. There's something so indulgent about breakfast in bed, even though I have to get up and make it!
This darling teacup is from my friend Deborah, that blogs at The Beautiful Matters. When she visited Texas for a wedding, we met and she gifted me with this teacup. I just love the cherries on the front and the checkerboard design. Thank you so much, Deborah. She also gave me a gift bag with eight different Harney & Sons Organic teas. Today I had the Assam Black Tea, which is described as "revitalizing". It was the perfect complement to my Chocolate Cherry Cake, which is in honor of my cherry teacup.
Deborah and I met in a French Cafe, that I wrote about here.
I wish I could share a piece of cake with Deborah, and we could sit and chat some more!
The recipe for this cake came from an article in The Dallas Morning News from April 24, 1996. This cake comes together very quickly, and it's really tasty. Although I make many things from scratch, I am not a food snob (except for a certain brand of ketchup and also, freshly grated nutmeg!!). I never mind using a cake mix or some other prepared products. I hope you give this recipe a try!
Chocolate Cherry Cake
- Cake:
- 1 Devil's Food cake mix
- 21 oz. can cherry pie filling
- 1 tsp. almond extract (may use vanilla)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ICING:
- 1 c. white sugar
- 5 tbsp. butter
- 1/3 c. milk
- 6 oz. chocolate chips
Baking Instructions
- For cake:
- Mix together by hand. Put into greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Do not mix too much. Batter will be thick. Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Ice while warm.
- For icing:
- Combine sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan. Cook until mixture comes to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring, 1 minute longer. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips and stir until smooth. May put on cake right out of oven.
I am sharing this with these lovely parties:
Tea in bed sounds like a lovely way to begin the day. Did you have the cherry chocolate cake in the morning, too? It looks delicious! How sweet to meet up with blogging friends. Have a great week, Kitty.
ReplyDeleteawesome cup, and the recipe sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteYour new tea cup is cute Kitty, kinda reminds me of a diner:@) The cake sounds good too-enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHello Kitty, your cherry teacup is so nice and the cherry cake looks so good!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining and sharing this recipe with us at Cooking & Crafting with J&J.
Enjoy the week.
Julie
Yum Kitty, I've never seen a recipe that combines cake mix and pie filling, I bet it is quite a cake! I love your morning ritual, so Downton Abbey! The tea cup is adorable. I'm so glad you're not a food snob, it's nice to have a little "help" in the kitchen :)
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Oh Kitty, I love that you continue your tea and breakfast in bed. What a wonderful way to start the day! That is such a cute teacup with the red details. The chocolate cherry cake sounds yummy. It must be with those delicious things in it!
ReplyDeleteYikes, that looks rather decadent! I make a Black Forest Trifle that starts with a devils food cake mix too. Something about your chocolate glaze that makes my mouth water!!!.....I love that little cherry teacup! What a sweet gift from Deborah! I am hoping for a huge gathering of fellow bloggers.....some day! Please....bring.....cake! LOL!xo
ReplyDeleteLinda
Such a wonderful way to start the morning! I'm afraid I may stay in bed all day and read. It's so nice that you met a fellow blogger and your gifted teacup is so cute. Red patterns are so cheerful to me.
ReplyDeleteI have only had breakfast in bed one time and that was mothers day years ago. Your tea and cake looks so nice and that recipe sounds so good and simple. I love a simple recipe with not a whole lot of ingredients.
ReplyDeleteAnother yummy cake. For the icing do you use granulated or confectionary?
ReplyDeleteOh MY...that cherry cake sounds divine!!!I think it is very sweet that you have breakfast in bed! Cute cherry tea cup and I enjoy meeting blogging friends!
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Such a cute teacup and how wonderful to meet Deborah! You both look so lovely! I think I made that cake years ago, now I will try your recipe! It is snowing here again so I think I need chocolate! Wishing you a great week!
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Such a cute teacup and how wonderful to meet Deborah! You both look so lovely! I think I made that cake years ago, now I will try your recipe! It is snowing here again so I think I need chocolate! Wishing you a great week!
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What a precious cup with a precious memory to go along with it, Kitty! It reminds me of the white coffee mugs that we had when I was little. I loved those things!!
ReplyDeleteThat cake is divine sounding & I have everything on hand to make it, too. I will try it soon.
Like Nancy at Two Cottages & Tea, we've had snow today, too. I am sooo sick of it & really need some warm, comfort food.
I'm always rushing on weekday mornings, but I'd like to try having having tea and breakfast in bed on the weekend! The charming cherry teacup from Deborah is perfect for your kitchen and the chocolate cherry cake looks delish!
ReplyDeleteSo which ketchup brand are you not a fan of? Recently, there was hoopla over French's ketchup because they use tomatoes from Ontario. I didn't even know that French's produces ketchup too!
The gifted teacup from Deborah is sweet, I know how much you like red. I don't know if I'd like breakfast in bed but in the living room on the lazyboy and my feet up is usually where I have mine.
ReplyDeleteA delicious looking chocolate cake!
This cake sounds phenomenal! I just love chocolate and cherry together so this is a must try. I am a scratch baker but not too much of a snob to not try a recipe with a box cake! :-)
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ReplyDeleteYour breakfast tray looks so pretty, and I love the two bears on your bed. :) I don't believe I've ever had breakfast in bed unless I was in the hospital. ;) It does sound very nice, though. The cherry teacup is charming and such a thoughtful gift from Deborah. I remember reading the post when you two met. The chocolate cherry cake looks and sounds delicious! I'm not a food snob either and am not above doctoring a cake mix when the recipe calls for it. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I hope you have a wonderful week, my friend.
Warm hugs,
Denise at Forest Manor
Kitty, A wonderful way to spend the morning! I love your sweet bears, they are dressed so cute. The teacup is lovely and so special coming from a friend. The cake looks yummy. Enjoy a wonderful week sweet friend……….
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty: I love to have breakfast in bed too, and do it quite often. That cake looks amazing. Have great week. Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeletePerfect teacup to use to enjoy your lovely tea alongside this wonderful cake. I make a similar dessert and it is SO good. Another lovely post...from a very lovely you. =) XO
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ReplyDeleteI love that little teacup. So different! And your cake...well..it's a must try! Mimi xxx
ReplyDeleteI love a doctored cake mix Kitty and your cherry pie filling with your Devil's food cake mix is a winning combination of flavors! I love the retro feel of your sweet cherry tea cup too and you know I love your quilt. ♥
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty, what a lovely post. The photo of you and Deborah is so pretty. I'm so glad you girls had a great time and I am so sorry I could not join in.
ReplyDeleteLove the tea cup Deborah gifted to you. Perfect for you in every way.
Thank you for sharing this delicious cake recipe. It looks divine and I will be sure to try this one soon.
Hope you are enjoying the start to spring. Thinking of you while still taking some time to refresh and blog break but had to stop by and say hello.
Love to you my friend. Blessings xo
The teacup is perfect for you, Kitty! I'm so glad you two beautiful ladies got to meet. Your cake looks so yummy. I'm not a food snob either although there are certain brands I will not replace with another. {Ketchup being one.} I never have breakfast in bed although it sounds lovely. I do however get my mug of coffee and sip on it first thing in the morning while watching a design show in bed. ;-) Have a beautiful day and thank you for sharing.
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What sweet treasures that lovely lady gave you. Isn't Deborah amazing? I loved her from the first time we connected in blogland. I am so happy you were able to meet! You two are just beautiful, inside and out. I hope to one day meet both of you in person, too - but will probably be Deb first, as she only lives north in Michigan. It's a tiny tad bit more doable. Unless you visit family in Columbus again - I cannot EVER EVER EVER let my intimidating mean grumpy old landscaping provider make me miss meeting a good blogging pal ever again. I still kick myself for missing that opportunity. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe, chocolate and cherry go so perfectly together and I have such a sweet tooth, may need to bake today now! As always, you inspire me to get in that kitchen and create! Hugs and love. ♥
What sweet treasures that lovely lady gave you. Isn't Deborah amazing? I loved her from the first time we connected in blogland. I am so happy you were able to meet! You two are just beautiful, inside and out. I hope to one day meet both of you in person, too - but will probably be Deb first, as she only lives north in Michigan. It's a tiny tad bit more doable. Unless you visit family in Columbus again - I cannot EVER EVER EVER let my intimidating mean grumpy old landscaping provider make me miss meeting a good blogging pal ever again. I still kick myself for missing that opportunity. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe, chocolate and cherry go so perfectly together and I have such a sweet tooth, may need to bake today now! As always, you inspire me to get in that kitchen and create! Hugs and love. ♥
Dear Kitty:
ReplyDeleteSo thrilled that you and Deborah got together. She is a very sweet lady. Your cake sure looks so moist and yummy too. I love your cherry theme with the cup and saucer. Have a great week and thanks for sharing and linking!
I LOVE the cherries! And it's wonderful that you and Deborah got a chance to get together! How special. I think your breakfast in bed tradition is a loving memory of a wonderful time with your husband. Made me teary eyed. The cake looks delicious! Have a wonderful week, and thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
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That is the cutest tea cup! I do not believe that I have ever had breakfast in bed...I should try it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post, my friend. I just loved seeing the photo of you and Deborah again - the two of you are so BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteThe tea cup she gave you is darling and looks just llike you {{smiles}} I know it will get years of enjoyment and use.
Your cake...yes, yes, yes! It sounds and looks amazing, Kitty. Thanks for the recipe. Much love and sweet hugs to you!
What a sweet tradition, Kitty!
ReplyDeleteI love reading about bloggers who meet in "real life." I think that is so sweet. You gals look adorable. The cake looks delish, I giggled at "food snob." I agree, if it tastes good, isn't that what it is about? Love the vintage Americana look of that teacup.
Breakfast in bed...Sounds like a good thing to do, and how precious that you and your sweet heart started that years ago and you continue to enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThe tea cup that Deborah gifted you is darling, very much you, Kitty.
The two of you look beautiful in your photo.
Bless you~~
Breakfast in bed...Sounds like a good thing to do, and how precious that you and your sweet heart started that years ago and you continue to enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThe tea cup that Deborah gifted you is darling, very much you, Kitty.
The two of you look beautiful in your photo.
Bless you~~
Breakfast in bed...Sounds like a good thing to do, and how precious that you and your sweet heart started that years ago and you continue to enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThe tea cup that Deborah gifted you is darling, very much you, Kitty.
The two of you look beautiful in your photo.
Bless you~~
Tea in bed sounds like a lovely way to begin the day. Isn't it great meeting up with blogging friends! Enjoy the tea cup sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteMy eyes are popping out of my head! I would have a slice of this cake right now ♥
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Kitty, I miss the years when we would tear recipes out of The Dallas Morning News! Those were the days and such great recipes shared from homes.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to save this chocolate cherry cake and make it for sure. My family will love it. We have a friend who has made this a time or two and it's so moist. Can't wait!
Thank you for sharing at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. I enjoyed seeing you and Deborah together. :)
Love, love that tea cup! I'm a sucker for cherry and miss having them so bountiful and inexpensive. XOXO
ReplyDeleteThis cakes looks delicious and sounds so easy to make, That's a perfect combination! I'm going to pin it so I won't forget!
ReplyDeleteKitty, how lovely that you carry on the breakfast in bread tradition of you and your beloved! Your beautifully set trays seem the perfect way to start the day.
ReplyDeleteBreakfast in bed sounds nice! I love chocolate and cherries so I am definitely going to make this cake!
ReplyDeleteBreakfast in bed sounds nice! I love chocolate and cherries so I am definitely going to make this cake!
ReplyDeleteKitty,
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post and how lovely to see two beautiful friends together.
Our friendships really sustain us, don't they.
Thank you for sharing this recipe with us, I love the tried and true ones that we grew up on and used to make ourselves:)
Happy Thursday!
Jemma
Kitty, I love the idea of breakfast in bed, but admit we have never ever done that. Perhaps we need to start something new. '-)
ReplyDeleteOh, I'd love a slice of that chocolate cake right now. It would be the perfect late afternoon treat. The cup with its red checks and cherries is perfect with your black and white houndstooth blog border. You need to add it to your header. So nice that you two got to meet. I hope we can do the same sometime.
Love the cute teacup and the cake sounds awesome! Wish I was visiting you too like Deborah and having those delish treats at your kitchen dear friend. We used to have breakfast in bed when we were younger, but no more, we rather get up, lol...
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FABBY
The cake and the teacup look divine. I'm a red girl and a cherry girl so you had me just with the title.
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling cup and that cake looks delicious! Your post is such a happy addition to Thoughts of Home on Thursday. Thank you SO much for sharing the joy.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
That tea tray is so inviting! And I LOVE that cup and saucer. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteDear Kitty:
ReplyDeleteThis post was featured today on my blog with your lovely recipe and visit with Deborah! Loved it and congratulations!
Dear Kitty:
ReplyDeleteThis post was featured today on my blog with your lovely recipe and visit with Deborah! Loved it and congratulations!
This sounds so tasty!!
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to share this at my Facebook Group for Recipes, Crafts, and Tips and Tricks!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Hi Kitty,
ReplyDeleteOh I must try breakfast in bed. Maybe when my grown adult children leave. Lol. Your Chocolate Cherry Cake looks so yummy and what a dear cherry teacup. Have a Wonderful Weekend! Karen
Breakfast in bed is very special and dessert in bed can be so decadent. Love your chocolate cake and the cute teddy bears. Looks like your meeting with Deborah was very special. Thanks for sharing at DI&DI. xo
ReplyDeleteKitty, this is so pretty. I'm featuring your cake recipe tonight at FFEE. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! Might be nice to go back to bed with a great cup of coffee and a sweet treat.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, anytime is Good time for chocolate. Love the recipe, I must try. And sweet cup.
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