Cranberry Coconut Almond Cake

Yesterday amid my declining health I wanted to bake something.  So I looked to my cupboard for inspiration. I found a leftover can of cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving. I don't know about you, but I find that I always buy that one extra can that I don't use and then it stays in the cupboard until the following Thanksgiving. The next thing I found was some coconut flakes from my last batch of Rock Buns and then I wanted my second favorite flavoring Almond. I didn't have any slivered almonds, but that did not break the recipe. Enjoy this very delicious recipe.

Cranberry Coconut Almond Cake

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
3/4 cup butter (softened)
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs (beaten)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
1 can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup coconut flakes


Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350F, grease and flour pan. 
• Sift the flour and baking powder, into a large bowl and add the butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and almond extract.
• Beat well until the mixture is smooth.
• Stir in the cranberry sauce and coconut flakes.
• Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. 
• Bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until risen, set and golden brown.
• Let cool and then turn upside down. 
• Enjoy. 

Always remember to take life one day at a time.

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Day

As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King day, most of us reflect on all the great things he has done. I'm breaking convention and not talk about his favorite dessert Pecan Pie and instead share a poem that my son wrote for this special day. I hope you enjoy it.

Martin Luther King Changed My Life

By Sheldon Smith

Martin Luther King changed my life                                                    

I could have been killed by a knife  

Martin Luther King Changed My Life                 

We would have been treated with no respect,

Black people sighed and wept

Martin Luther King Changed My Life

We wouldn’t be able to ride the bus,

They looked at us with disgust.

Martin Luther King Changed My Life                                                          

Blacks didn’t get any love,

So they looked up above.

Martin Luther King Changed My Life

Blacks showed kindness and peace,

But there wasn’t in the east.

Martin Luther King Change My Life

The war went on and on,

Until many Blacks were gone.

Martin Luther King Changed My Life

There was blood on the floors,

But now there is no more.

Martin Luther King Changed My Life

Blacks marched all day,

So we could have a say and get our own way.

Martin Luther King Changed My Life

His speech “I Have a Dream”,

Change everyone’s self esteem.

Martin Luther King Changed My Life

I’m glad he came and made a difference in our lives.

Always remember to take life one day at a time.

MEMBA WHEN is now available on AMAZON

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share some exciting news with you. My second cookbook, "MEMBA WHEN" is now available on Amazon.com. I have been asked questions on where my book can be purchased and now I am happy to say besides my website : ) you can go to AMAZON.COM

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=memba+when+

I am hoping that all who stop by this blog every now and again will get a copy of my cookbook. Help make this the next bestseller.

Always remember to take life one day at a time.

Happy New Year

Last year I did all the talking and I never heard from you guys, not that I mind talking : )  This year I've decided I want this a little more interactive. If you have a question feel free to respond or comment on the blog. I would love to hear from you.

I'm thinking of all the recipes that I haven't tried and I am going work my way thru them, come along for the ride. I've also decided to walk more so I can eat more LOL.

Remember my new years mantra do more of the things I love. I encourage you to do the same.

Until the baking begins.....


Always remember to live one day at a time.