a new nothing with a speckled handle

last week i was one of many asked to bring a cake to a wedding reception.  of course i said yes and of course i forgot.  i had it all planned out...friday i would bake the perfect cakes and saturday i would frost and decorate said perfect cakes.  only friday night as i fell to sleep i realized that not only had i not baked those cakes, but i also hadn't even picked up the ingredients for the cakes.  hmmm.  so saturday afternoon, after a fun filled morning at the herriman triathlon, i rushed around trying to find the perfect cake and the perfect frosting and the perfect filling.  and i think this might be it.  the cakes are very moist and the frosting is a delicious combination of the light airiness of whipped cream and the deep rich taste of cream cheese frosting.   and the best part is that you can make them at the last minute and still feel like you're making a masterpiece! cake recipe one white cake mix with pudding 1 cup sour cream 1/2 ...

made this recipe a few weeks ago.  it's a definite keeper.  the perfect fall apple cake.  1 cup sugar  1/4 cup butter 1 egg 2 un-peeled shredded apples 1 cup flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.  In a medium bowl cream together butter & sugar.  Add egg & beat well.  Add shredded apples & mix well.  Stir in dry ingredients & mix until just combined.  Stir in nuts.  Pour into a greased 9x9 pan & bake for 40-50 minutes.  Serve with caramel spice sauce & whipped cream. **double recipe for 9x13 pan & bake for 45-60 minutes. Caramel Spice Sauce: 1 stick butter 1 1/2 cup sugar (I would substitute for brown sugar for a more intense caramel flavor.) 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/8 tsp. nutmeg In a small sauce pan on medium heat, melt together butter, sugar & milk  for 10-15 minutes (do n...