HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DUE

Happy Anniversary / Birthday Due - Man. There was a little confusion as to what we were celebrating. Jan 8, 2010 is the 3rd anniversary of Due being released from death row - so is it an anniversary - or is it his birthday? Either way there was a party.

Mom and I marked the occasion by baking the Duester a birthday/anniversary cake! A peanut butter carrot cake topped with cream cheese and honey.
OK. Fine. Mom baked the cake. BUT I SUPERVISED, a very important job in the baking process.
We found the recipe on this great website. Mom tweaked it a little, but the great thing is that it's easy - and is created with ingredients you probably already have on hand.
If you want to make your own celebration cake here you go:

PREHEAT OVER 350*

In a large bowl combine the following:

1 cup white or whole wheat flour (we used whole wheat)

1 tsp baking soda

Add:

1/4 cup vegetable oil (we used canola)

1/4 cup peanut butter (TIP: we measured the oil first - then used the same measuring cup for the peanut butter - and it didn't stick - since there was a little oil left in the cup!)

1 cup grated carrots

1 tsp vanilla

1/3 cup honey

1 egg.

Mix well and pour into a loaf pan sprayed with nonstick spray.

Bake for 40:00.

Cool on a wire rack.

NOW THE FUN PART - we ordered a bone-shaped cake pan from

Target - but not wanting to pay for overnight shipping, we opted to use a loaf pan - and cut out our own bone shape.

TO FROST YOUR CAKE:

Whip together 6 oz. of cream cheese with 1 Tbl of honey - until smooth.

Frost the top of the cake - and drizzle with more honey for presentation.

This makes a small cake - just perfect for 2 (with a little leftover for the next morning)

***NOTE: Mom did order the bone pan - so I suspect in June - there will be another cake to celebrate my birthday!!!!

STORE IN THE REFRIGERATOR!

After the 2-legged ones have their dinner - it's time for dessert. I was so excited I just couldn't keep my eyes open!
Due and I are served in his bowls....they made for lovely dessert plates!
I also have to double check and make sure Due has gotten every last morsel - he does the same for me!
Tom's informed me if I look at Deborah lovingly...there might be a SECOND SERVING OF CAKE!
Does life get any better....
Of course...it's more romantic to dine snout to snout!
Happy Anniversary Due! I'm forever grateful that you were rescued. (Good job Tom & Deb!) I can't imagine life in the big city without you by my side!