Dear Chase:
Tonight was one of those perfect evenings....good food, great wine, engaging conversation and a sweet ending that makes a night like this so memorable. You must be wondering what I mean, Chase. Well, to start we haven't had any company over in quite some time and you know how much we love to entertain so we invited over the whole family over to celebrate two very important birthdays. Your grandfather's and Uncle Nelson, two very special men. As always, I was in charge of making the desserts but unlike any other dessert addition, mine was going to be the main attraction..."The Birthday Cake". I must admit that I did feel a bit of pressure and a little stressed when thinking of what to make. I went through all my recipes and finally decided on a fresh banana cake with a whipped vanilla cream. The picture above is the masterpiece in all its glory, right before we blew out the candles and devoured very last slice. It was such a "hit" that some family members have even requested that I make it again for yet another gathering. You can't get a better compliment than that, so if you are looking for a sure winner...give this recipe a try.
