Need recipe for Soldier's Birthday cake?

Does anyone have a cake idee for a 21st Birthday cake for a soldier in Iraq???


I would be most grateful ;Thank You ;EsNeed recipe for Soldier's Birthday cake?
Something that's a heavier cake, like pound cake or banana bread, will stand up through shipping better ... or a bundt cake. I'd suggest a chocolate bundt cake with chocolate chips in it (use a mix and add chips), but check to see how hot it is there... if it's too hot, the chips will get too melty. You could always enclose a storebought can of frosting, with a plastic knife, so he could frost it himself (or eat the frosting:), and some birthday candles... Even though it IS his 21st birthday, remember not to put any liquor in the cake. They might confiscate it in Iran ... please thank him for his service for me!!Need recipe for Soldier's Birthday cake?
Whatever flavor the birthday boy (or girl) likes best!
Your soldier will love any cake recipe you come up with. I'd suggest using a camouflage icing, though, for authenticity. Here's a delicious one if he likes chocolate:








Chocolate Espresso Torte





This extremely deep, rich, and dark cake tastes great with whipped cream.





Yield: 10 Servings





5 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped


3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped


1/4 lb. (8 Tbs.) unsalted butter, cut into pieces plus more for the pan


4 eggs, at room temperature


1/2 cup sugar


1/4 cup brewed espresso or double-strength coffee, cooled to room temperature


1 Tbs. sifted, finely ground espresso beans (from about 1 heaping Tbs. whole beans)


1/4 tsp. salt


1/4 cup all-purpose flour plus more for the pan





Heat the oven to 350 F. Butter an 8-inch cake pan and line the bottom with Pan Liners (parchment). Butter the parchment and lightly flour the pan, shaking out the excess.





In a small, heavy-based saucepan over medium heat, melt the chocolates and butter, stirring frequently. Set aside.





Using the whisk attachment of a stand mixer, whip the eggs, sugar, brewed espresso, ground espresso beans, and salt on medium-high speed until thick and voluminous, at least 8 min. Turn the mixer to low and mix in the butter-chocolate mixture. Turn off the mixer. Sift the flour over the batter and fold until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.





Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 min. Cool in the pan on a rack for 10 min. Set a plate over the torte and carefully invert the torte onto the plate; peel off the parchment. Flip the torte back onto the rack to cool completely before slicing.





Enjoy!!

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