Chocolate Cake Success!

WHEW! I'm not a total cake failure! Not only was I able to make the most delicious cake, it was a moist vanilla cake with a rich decadent chocolate (non-glaze) icing, but it was the Thalhimer's Chocolate Cake! Those of you Richmonder's know what I'm talking about here, but those of you who are not from the good old RIC, I'll fill you in with some photos I found online:



(All gussied up for the Holidays)



(I love this retro photo!)


Thalhimers was a Southern Department Store based out of Richmond, Va. that I remember very much going to. Especially at Christmas time. It was located in downtown, Richmond and for me was always an event to go shopping there. What I remember most, besides the Christmas decorations, was this little restaurant located inside the store, called the Richmond Room, which was known for certain southern delights to include to most amazing chocolate cake.



I guess you know when you are getting old and you begin to become nostalgic over a department store and chocolate cake, but it's a nice memory that I have! They have been out of business for a long time now, and as a result, really put a halt on Richmonder's shopping downtown. (Which is a shame, and don't get me started on that) however, I am happy to report that they are revitalizing that area of downtown and turning several of the old buildings into modern city lofts.


Pretty cool.


Anyway the cake was delish, Ben was happy with his birthday cake. Overall, a huge success.

Happy Baking to all of you out there!