Today’s workout: 4.25 mile run + 2.10 on the elliptical. I know, it’s weird. I ellipticized. But I have this blister and after a mile of running, I didn’t think I was going to be able to hack it. So I got on the elliptical. Two miles on that thing seemed to numb the pain (and my brain), and I was able to run again!! The elliptical is not my friend, but I guess it helped me out today!
Let me be clear. I did not fail to MAKE cookies — it’s just that, the cookies were a failure.
You see, I really am firm in my belief that “too much of a good thing is a good thing”, and I put way too much marshmallow fluff. I’m sure this is a perfectly good recipe for Hot Cocoa Cookies – if you follow it correctly.
As you can see, that didn’t stop Kevin from scraping them off and eating a few! I decided to give myself a little grace since I was out of flour last night, and I was not in the mood for another flop!
And since I have to do everything I can to prove that I’m good enough for the baby of the family 
, I decided to think up a super chocolatey recipe for my father-in-law.
And then I remembered Deidre’s famous chocolate cake. She even made it for our wedding! We were emailing it up (like always!), and she sent me the link.
I was really nervous about the bundt cake flipping, but I decided to go for it!
Ingredients
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil’s food cake mix
- 1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake and pudding mixes, sour cream, oil, beaten eggs and water. Stir in the chocolate chips and pour batter into a well-greased 12 cup bundt pan.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until top is springy to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool cake thoroughly in pan at least an hour and a half before inverting onto a plate If desired, dust the cake with powdered sugar + I added SPRINKLES!
YUMMY!! Kevin looks so dreamy! 
Like father like son!
For some reason we felt the need to eat dinner before dessert – lasagna magherit! I made it ahead of time this afternoon (while I was unfortunately not at an interview), and just popped it in the oven when it was time for dinner. Just the pasta, the ricotta, basil, sauce, and cheese! So simple & delish.
After dinner was game time!
Aren’t they cute in their matching vests?
My husband has quite the game face. Man, I just love him so much!
And now, before bedtime, I have some very important questions for you.
Chocolate or vanilla? I’d probably choose vanilla. Vanilla fro-yo is definitely better than chocolate fro-yo. And everything goes back to fro-yo, right?
Cake or cookies? Cake. It’s more likely to have frosting!
Board games or movie night? Board games!! Unless I want to blog. Than movie night because I can rarely just watch a movie or tv. I have to multi-task!
P.S. That chocolate cake is the BEST! And it was super easy to whip up. You should definitely try it. Word on the street is that there’s also a lower cal version that uses fat free sour cream + sugar-free pudding. I should’ve read the reviews first…
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Haha, I have to agree. Your hubby does look pretty dreamy in that photo.
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I actually don’t really like cake. Wierd huh? I think it’s mostly the frosting that I don’t like to be honest. That said, I regret to admit that my nickname is middle school was the cookie monster. I could down those babies like it was nobody’s business. Still could
I think cookies can be a pain to bake: so many things to go wrong! And people are anal about cookies!
Your cake looks so cute. Sprinkles make me smile
Chocolate and board games! I have to multitask too. I don’t understand how people can just sit and watch TV. I’m WAY too ADD for that.
Don’t worry about the cookies, I can’t tell you how many times I have messed up a baking project. I’m sure they were still delicious though. The chocolate cake looks so fun!
I prefer cookies if I’m concerned about calories because I feel bad if I eat more than one, but I prefer cake taste-wise, and the ability to determine the size of your piece (I usually aim for the bigger end of the spectrum).
Corrie – I think you may be the ONLY person that comes close me in my love for frozen yogurt. Seriously, it’s the first thing I look for while on a business trip or traveling somewhere. I LOVE that!
I would choose vanilla I think.
Those cookies like they have some serious potential, and really, there is no such thing as too much marshmallow fluff – except this one time!
I vote game night over movie night any day, I freaking love playing card/board games! We just might have an entire tote of random games we rarely play but I refuse to get rid of!
Those cookies still look delicious to me! I’m pretty sure I would have eaten the sheet of them regardless. Looks like a great day! I love board games!
What game is that in the pictures?! I love me a good game night. My roommates and I have spent many Friday nights playing Apples to Apples and Catchphrase. I probably shouldn’t tell people that, haha. But it’s just so fun!!
The game is Funglish… it’s kind of a cross between Taboo & Password. I love it!
What game are you guys playing there?
-vanilla – I don’t like chocolate ice cream because I’m weird.
-cookies – although that cake looks awesome
-toss up – I love a really good movie, but I feel like there is never anything good out!
p.s. I found your blog from lgsmash and am adding you to my reader!
That cake sounds super yummy and moist! A chocolate lover’s dream!
About the no interview thing: bummer. Find joy in God’s timing, it’s better than our own. He loves us enough to do what is best for us. He’ll do what is best for you!
Have a wonderful weekend!