Happy Birthday To Me

Written on March 29, 2011 by in Dessert, Holiday

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I used the cake from this recipe…

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…and then improvised a raspberry fudge sauce….

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Next year I’m adding booze.

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71 Responses to Happy Birthday To Me
  1. MelissaNibbles
    March 29, 2011 | 9:01 am

    Happiest of birthdays!

  2. Theresa @ This is my Hungry Face
    March 29, 2011 | 9:02 am

    Happy Birthday! That raspberry fudge sauce looks amazing 🙂

  3. VeggieGirl
    March 29, 2011 | 9:02 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOY!!

  4. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine
    March 29, 2011 | 9:04 am

    Oh damn that looks good. I’m glad I had chocolate for breakfast, otherwise I’d probably be licking my screen right now. Happy, happy, happy birthday!!

  5. Amalfi Girl (EatRunHaveFun!)
    March 29, 2011 | 9:05 am

    Happy birthday!

    It looks like it’s good to be you. 🙂

  6. Kierstan @ Life {and running} in Iowa
    March 29, 2011 | 9:05 am

    Happy Birthday!

  7. Liz @ Tip Top Shape
    March 29, 2011 | 9:06 am

    Ha, happy birthday!!! Enjoy that cake 😀

  8. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog)
    March 29, 2011 | 9:07 am

    Happy birthday!!

    That cake looks so fudgey and perfect!

  9. rebecca lustig
    March 29, 2011 | 9:15 am

    so rich. so decadent. just the way a birthday should be. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

  10. Ali @ Ali on the Run
    March 29, 2011 | 9:24 am

    Holy crap that looks good. Enjoy every bite. Happy Birthday!

  11. Gena
    March 29, 2011 | 9:32 am

    Is it really your birthday!? Happy birthday, Prince Evan!!!!

    And I agree about the booze, though I think you’ll find that booze is generally overrated. Stick with the chocolate.

  12. Rachel (tea and chocolate)
    March 29, 2011 | 9:34 am

    Happy birthday! That cake looks incredible.

  13. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
    March 29, 2011 | 9:35 am

    Hoooooooly moist cake!!! Yum! Happy, happy birthday!

  14. Sarah
    March 29, 2011 | 9:37 am

    Happy birthday!

  15. Dishes of Mrs. Fish
    March 29, 2011 | 9:38 am

    Happy birthday! What a fabulous cake! 🙂

  16. brandi
    March 29, 2011 | 9:46 am

    holy moly – now that’s a birthday treat!

    Happy, happy birthday 🙂

  17. Abby
    March 29, 2011 | 9:51 am

    wow! Happy Birthday! 🙂

  18. Melissa @ TryingToHeal
    March 29, 2011 | 10:09 am

    What a great bday cake! i hope you had that baby for your birthday breakfast!

  19. Alayna @ Thyme Bombe
    March 29, 2011 | 10:13 am

    Happy Birthday! That cake looks so amazing I let out an expletive when I saw it!

  20. Andy
    March 29, 2011 | 10:15 am

    Bizarrely, I had a dream last night that I met you. I should have wished you a happy birthday.

  21. Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin
    March 29, 2011 | 10:50 am

    Happy Birthday Evan! I already sang to you on Saturday so I’ll spare you for today, but I hope you have an amazing one!

  22. Skinny Sushi
    March 29, 2011 | 10:59 am

    Happy birthday! That looks amazing!!

  23. MaryBe@AccidentallyVegan
    March 29, 2011 | 11:06 am

    Happy Birthday!!

  24. Jeni @ stepping out
    March 29, 2011 | 11:14 am

    That cake looks amazing! Happy birthday!

  25. janetha @ meals & moves
    March 29, 2011 | 11:43 am

    happy birthday! definitely add booze next time 😉

  26. Sana
    March 29, 2011 | 11:49 am

    So, what are you getting me for my birthday?

  27. lynn @ the actor's diet
    March 29, 2011 | 12:08 pm

    yes, evan, YES. happy bday to you!

  28. Corey @ the runner's cookie
    March 29, 2011 | 12:13 pm

    Have a fantastic birthday, Evan!!

  29. Kate (What Kate is Cooking)
    March 29, 2011 | 12:16 pm

    Happy birthday, Evan! That cake looks amazing. Feel free to ship one over here for my birthday in August 😉

  30. christina orso
    March 29, 2011 | 12:20 pm

    LOVE the cake! Happy Birthday!

  31. Heather
    March 29, 2011 | 12:48 pm

    OMG just realized next year you’ll be 21, making you now 20.

    • Wannabe Chef
      March 29, 2011 | 3:02 pm

      That’s typically how the years go by.

      • Heather
        March 29, 2011 | 3:18 pm

        Oh now I see why you go to Brown.

  32. Carla Meine
    March 29, 2011 | 1:02 pm

    Loved the addition of the raspberry fudge & Have a great birthday!

  33. Lauren
    March 29, 2011 | 1:11 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! The cake looks amazing.

  34. Mama Pea
    March 29, 2011 | 1:39 pm

    Happy Birthday to you, INDEED!

  35. Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama}
    March 29, 2011 | 2:07 pm

    Why didn’t you add booze this year, silly boy?! Happy birthday! 🙂

  36. Caity
    March 29, 2011 | 2:53 pm

    Happy birthday and congratulations on your marathon. Quite an accomplishment!

  37. Jo @ Jo In the Kitchen
    March 29, 2011 | 3:41 pm

    Happy birthday!!

  38. Sara
    March 29, 2011 | 4:19 pm

    Happy birthday, Evan!!! Hope you have a great one, although by the look of that cake, I’m sure you’re already 3/4 of the way there 😉

  39. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table
    March 29, 2011 | 4:33 pm

    THAT looks like a bangin’ cake. Definitely need to add the booze next year – some frangelico in the raspberry fudge would be tasty. 😉

  40. Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)
    March 29, 2011 | 4:50 pm

    Happy Birthday, Evan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    What a great week you’ve had..the race, awesome meetups (have seen your pics everywhere!) and now a Godiva cake w/ the rasp sauce. Omg. Drool. I think that looks like the best thing you’ve ever blogged about!

    🙂

  41. Alexis
    March 29, 2011 | 4:52 pm

    that really does look delicious. 🙂
    Happy Birthday!!

  42. Braden
    March 29, 2011 | 5:13 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

  43. Jen
    March 29, 2011 | 5:24 pm

    Happy birthday! 🙂

  44. Amy
    March 29, 2011 | 5:59 pm

    Happy Birthday! This cake looks awesome! Full of fudgy goodness, and then you topped it off with that wonderful sauce! Yum!

  45. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats
    March 29, 2011 | 6:01 pm

    Happiest of Birthdays!

  46. Ela
    March 29, 2011 | 6:57 pm

    Happy birthday to you! That is quite the cake–congrats. Hope you have a wonderful and not-overly-internet-tethered day.

  47. Gracie
    March 29, 2011 | 7:16 pm

    Happy birthday boy!!!! Ours are so close…birthday shots next year??

  48. suki @ [Super Duper Fantastic]
    March 29, 2011 | 7:44 pm

    happy birthday! 🙂

  49. Steve, Leslie, Emerson & Avery
    March 29, 2011 | 7:49 pm

    Happy 20th Birthday Evan!! Also, Congratulations on your marathon finish! That’s Awesome!!! We’re looking forward to seeing you again soon. Carpe Noctem!!
    P.s. Avery says “we love your wii games & your wii”

  50. Emma (Namaste Everyday)
    March 29, 2011 | 8:12 pm

    yeah, I’m thinking rum 😉 I’m new to your blog and lovin’ it!

  51. Becky
    March 29, 2011 | 8:14 pm

    Happy, happy birthday! I love that you made the cake. Nothing but the best for your big day! Enjoy it!

  52. Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca)
    March 29, 2011 | 8:51 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  53. Andrea @ CanYouStayForDinner.com
    March 29, 2011 | 8:52 pm

    Happy happy happy happy (oh and happy!) Birthday Evan!

    P.S. Happy Birthday!

    P.P.S Happy Birthday!

    P.P.P.S Cake can be shipped to: Andrea Mitchell, Seattle, WA.

  54. Victoria (District Chocoholic)
    March 29, 2011 | 8:53 pm

    Happy birthday, Evan! Congrats on the marathon.

    And the epic cake.

  55. Molly
    March 29, 2011 | 8:58 pm

    holy yum. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! If you have a piece leftover, don’t hesitate to ship it to me 🙂

  56. Hannah
    March 29, 2011 | 10:46 pm

    Happy birthday! I hope you ate it all yourself 😀

  57. Mandy - The Complete Cook Book
    March 30, 2011 | 4:29 am

    Happy Birthday to you and what an outstanding decadent way to celebrate.
    🙂 Mandy

  58. Susi's Kochen und Backen
    March 30, 2011 | 12:09 pm

    Happy Birthday! This cake looks beyond rich and decadent. What a beauty!

  59. Kathleen @ Kat's Health Corner
    March 30, 2011 | 2:24 pm

    HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY!
    HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY!
    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to YOU! 😀

  60. Amber Shea @Almost Vegan
    March 30, 2011 | 6:54 pm

    Like I said on Twitter…UNREAL.
    Happy b-day!

  61. CH
    March 30, 2011 | 7:49 pm

    A very happy birthday to you!

  62. Lauren at Keep It Sweet
    March 31, 2011 | 7:03 am

    I hope you had a great birthday! This looks like an amazing way to celebrate:-)

  63. BigFatBaker
    March 31, 2011 | 9:57 am

    I hope you had an amazing birthday. I don’t if i’d be able to control myself around a cake like that..it looks so delicious!

  64. Kath
    March 31, 2011 | 4:44 pm

    Happy,happy birthday! Your cake looks fabulous!!

  65. The Chocolate Priestess
    April 1, 2011 | 7:54 am

    It looks like a bit birthday brownie!

  66. Joy
    April 1, 2011 | 2:20 pm

    Hmmm the cake looks lovely.

  67. Kate@Diethood.com
    April 2, 2011 | 5:15 pm

    WOW … look at all that chocolatey goodness! Happy Birthday to You!!!

  68. Christin@purplebirdblog
    April 3, 2011 | 10:04 am

    Happy super belated birthday! 😀

  69. Tiffany
    April 4, 2011 | 11:53 am

    Happy Birthday! I hope it was rich and decadent like your birthday cake!