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*My Zumba dancing is so bad that it made my neighbors move. Or at least that is what I secretly hope. I do stomp extra loud for them. Now before you feel sorry for them know that they smoke out on their patio and we live in a completely smoke free place…not even parking lot. And from 8 am to 10pm daily they play their music so loud my floor vibrates (hence my Zumba retaliation).

*I may turn into a jelly bean I have eaten sooo many lately. If possible I think I ate my weight in them this week and going to two of me. 🙂 Seriously, someone hide them from me. It’s very bad that Easter is around the corner.

*I have an urge to buy a cookbook anyone have a good suggestion for one?

*People like some seriously ugly stuff on Pinterest.

*Oreo came out with a Birthday Cake Oreo. I have heard mixed reviews…but that won’t stop me from trying.

*Being back to hockey is so nice. My arm isn’t 100% but it’s not bothered during hockey. Plus this girl got a new stick for Valentine’s and I am pretty sure the goalies in the league should be worried. 🙂

*The soda fountain Coke dispensers that have over 100 flavors are beyond cool. Sprite Zero comes in a bunch of flavors too…like peach! I love the peach!

*I have to stop smiling at people. I really am starting to understand why people go around frowning all the time. Today I smiled at a man sitting next to me at the allergy clinic. Bad choice. Did I get hit on (and who wouldn’t hit on me wearing my two sizes too big sweats and Flames sweatshirt)? No, I got a lecture about God. Let’s just say I am pretty sure this guy thought he was not going to be left behind in the rapture. Ugh.

*There is no market for selling your dog’s lesser vital organs. Darn.

*Two of the nicest people you ever met married each other today, wish them nothing but the best!

*I hate ad revenue for January and February, it’s downright depressing. Thank goodness for bulk Ramen. 🙂 Well not quite that bad yet.

*I’ve never had a Honey Bell Orange until Harry and David sent me one in my Fruit of the Month box. They are awesome. Awesome. And oh yeah, awesome. I decided to make a hot water chocolate cake…but use orange juice instead. Gives the cake a hint of orange in all the right places. And anything with ganache has to be good. 🙂

*Have a happy and safe three day weekend to those in the states.

 

 

Chocolate Honey Bell Orange Cake with Ganache

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and at room temperature
1 ½ tsp. baking powder
1 ½ tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 large eggs
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup whole milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (I used Harry and David Honey Bell Oranges)

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.

Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment add eggs, milk, buttermilk, melted chocolate, oil, and vanilla and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.

Put fresh orange juice into a small sauce pan and bring to a quick boil. Add to mixer and mix on low speed until incorporated.

Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix on low-medium speed until fully incorporated.

Pour the thin batter into a greased and floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan or two greased and floured 9-inch layer cake pans or three greased and floured 8-inch layer cake pans.

Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes for a rectangular cake or 30 to 35 minutes for layers. A wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center should come out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pan on rack then remove from pan and cool completely.

Chocolate Orange Ganache

1 cup heavy whipping cream
Zest of one orange (again I used the Honey Bell)
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped

Place the chocolate into a medium bowl.

Heat the cream and orange zest in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil, watching very carefully because if it boils for a few seconds, it will boil out of the pot. When the cream has come to a boil pour cream through a strainer to remove zest pieces.
Once strained, immediately pour orange infused cream our over the chopped chocolate, and whisk until smooth.
Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes and then frost cake.

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  1. Judy Krist says

    February 17, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    Pea, we have a 3 day weekend in Ontario too, Monday is Family Day for us, love this post, keep dancing

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  2. hobby baker says

    February 17, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Ooooooo, yummy! So what makes the honeybell so awesome, is it super sweet or just a unique flavor?

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  3. vanillasugarblog says

    February 17, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    Oh P, you know who I’ve been taken by lately? That guy Warren Brown. He is the writer of Cake Love and United Cakes of America–the later is what I love most.
    Also, love “Sweets: Soul Food Desserts” by patti pinner. Wonderful old school desserts.

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  4. Jillian says

    February 17, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    Zoomba away girl! Apartment life is rough sometimes. I used to have a neighbor above me who had a kid or something that was forever bouncing a ball, that repetitive sound can make one go nuts, that and their daily vacuuming at 5 in the am.

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  5. Shai says

    February 17, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    Some Canadians get a 3 day weekend too. Several provinces are celebrating Family Day. I look forward to the extra sleep in. Wonder if we’re going to get Birthday Cake Oreo’s… some of the good stuff just doesn’t get shipped up here.

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  6. Becca- Cookie Jar Treats says

    February 17, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Sounds like you have had some interesting expiriences withing the past few days. I actually get a four-day weekend! Thank you teacher inservice days! 🙂 But I’m actually taking the four-day weekend to my advantage by visiting some out of tate colleges.

    This cake looks yummu, and that orange looks weird, but cool at the same time. 😛

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  7. Kristina says

    February 17, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    Coke dispenser you say? Where is this located?

    Hey, randomly, how come whenever I make a homemade vanilla cake (as in bday cake), no matter what the recipe is it tastes like sweet cornbread? What IS that? Next time I know better to come here for a recipe.

    Happy three day weekend!

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  8. Kristine at MapleLake365 says

    February 17, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    That ganache looks amazing. Well, the whole cake does, actually. I’m on the hunt for a cake recipe for my son’s first birthday party- maybe this is the one! 🙂

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  9. Tammie says

    February 18, 2012 at 12:08 am

    I tried honeybells from QVC a couple years ago and was very disappointed. They were dry and didn’t have a lot of flavor. The birthday cake oreos were way too sweet for me…and usually nothing is too sweet.

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  10. patsy says

    February 18, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    I haven’t had those oranges before, but now I want some so I can make this fabulous cake!

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  11. paula says

    February 18, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Have a great long week-end. I hope your Zumba retaliation works:)Yummy looking cake!

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  12. Carrie says

    February 18, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    You need to work some Zumba magic on my neighbors … they are in the house next door so no shared floor/ceiling to stomp on, but I think you could pull it off. 🙂 Orange + chocolate is one of my favorite flavors! That cake looks scrumptious.

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  13. Jill says

    February 20, 2012 at 12:03 am

    Yum!

    I’m glad your obnoxious neighbors are gone.

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  14. KCatGU says

    February 20, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    Thanks for brightening my day with this one … *There is no market for selling your dog’s lesser vital organs. Darn.

    Reply

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