*See the tutorial on how to make this cake right HERE!
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I recently read a review of my blog that consisted of two words.
Calorie Heavy.
I was bit a taken aback by this short and decisive description. But, I decided to to not feel embarrassed or disappointed in the single minded perspective.
Know why? It's SO true. I blog about baking. And 99% of the time, its cakes and cookies. That have lots of calories.
My blog is Calorie Heavy.
As am I.
Just sayin.
That being said, sharing this next calorie heavy cake with you is a great treat for me. Its probably the most fattening cake I have ever made.
Scratch that... I have made lots of cakes. Its just really yummy.
This quiet little unassuming cake packs a big punch.
It is a Oreo crumb covered, hot fudge dipped, chocolate covered cherry packed delicious white cake.
With a cherry on top.
Although I could not adore the oreo cookie crumb coating more... I have to tell you.
Its the amazingly sweet inside that I love.
Chocolate covered cherries.
Encased in a bed a sweet vanilla frosting.
Surrounded by a rich white cake.
Under a coat of hot fudge. Topped with oreo crumbs.
Now... I made this cake a week ago. But have been to scared to share it! I mean. Its a bit over the top.
I was going to offer a tutorial right away but it occurred to me... people probably dont want to make a cake that should really be served by the fork bite instead of by the plate.
Its just too much! My insane idea to make this cake must have been based on some weird pregnancy hormone.
I think.
Just for the record... next time I make this I am going to add more oreo. ;)
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Thank you so much Angie for this beautiful cake stand! I just love it!
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If that's the pregnancy talking, I must be pregnant.
Posted by: Reesa | Feb 21, 2011 at 10:09 PM
Oh my...oh my...my mouth is just watering! I so need a tutorial on this baby! For the love of everything good, that just looks amazing. And by the way, I'd love that oreo coating too, so delish!
Posted by: Amy's blah, blah, blogging | Feb 21, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Post the tutorial, please! Who cares if it's over the top! That's why we make cakes!! Post it! Post it!
Posted by: Dianne Chadwick | Feb 21, 2011 at 11:17 PM
looks gorgeous! I love your calorie heavy blog! don't ever change =D
Posted by: Nicole | Feb 21, 2011 at 11:30 PM
Calorie Heavy baked goods are the best ones!
Posted by: A tablespoon of Liz | Feb 21, 2011 at 11:48 PM
this is so fantastic is such a beautiful cake. Don't ever hesitate to post your baking ever! who cares if it is calorie heavy what does the title of your blog say. It says I am Baker not I am on a diet. You are such a wonderful baker! it amazes me every time.
cheers
Kimberly
unrivaledkitch http://sleepysachi.livejournal.com/
Posted by: UnrivaledKitch | Feb 21, 2011 at 11:56 PM
don't let anyone make you feel ashamed for what you do or how you look. This cake is amazing. And so are all of the other things you make. You are really talented.
Posted by: paul | Feb 22, 2011 at 01:28 AM
I love cakes shaped like that... how wonderful it would look on a black and white themed table!
Posted by: Wazzra | Feb 22, 2011 at 02:48 AM
Aw, don't care what others say who are afraid of calories! This cake looks absolutely stunning and I'd love to read a tutorial. (Even though I will never be able to bake pretty cakes like you do.)
So please feel free to "feed" me with cakes like this every single day in your sweet live. :-)
The best wishes from Austria - Lydia
Posted by: Lydia | Feb 22, 2011 at 04:11 AM
You make the most amazing desserts and cakes EVER! This one is incredible and it would be a Valentine's Dinner showstopper! LOVE it!! Keep inspiring us with your delicious creations!!
Aimee @
www.justkiddingaroundatlanta.blogspot.com
Posted by: aimee | Feb 22, 2011 at 05:44 AM
Love this cake! Please write a tutorial. Please. YUMMY!
Posted by: Debbie | Feb 22, 2011 at 06:52 AM
That is one tall and wicked cake! It makes my teeth hurt just looking at it (in a good way).
Posted by: Renee (Kudos Kitchen) | Feb 22, 2011 at 07:14 AM
OMIGOSH!!!!Ii am in LOVE with this cake!!! I am going to have to make it for our neighbors once you post the tutorial and we get our power back!!!
Posted by: Tina Osment | Feb 22, 2011 at 08:09 AM
OMIGOSH!!!!I am in LOVE with this cake!!! I am going to have to make it for our neighbors once you post the tutorial and we get our power back!!!
Posted by: Tina Osment | Feb 22, 2011 at 08:09 AM
Do you count calories? I don't! And who in their right mind would with a slice of this in front of them? Another winner by the fabulous YOU, Amanda! I look forward to seeing what you are going to come up with next! xx
Posted by: susan | Feb 22, 2011 at 09:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful and looks outrageously delicious! My mouth was watering just looking at it...you MUST give us a tutorial because I'd love to attempt to make this.
Posted by: Nellie | Feb 22, 2011 at 09:28 AM
I want my baking blogs to be calorie heavy, thats what makes a great dessert...Those crazy people!!!
Posted by: Erica B. | Feb 22, 2011 at 10:03 AM
WOW!!! You've GOT to post the tut on this one! No fair holding out on us...
Posted by: Jolea Broome | Feb 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM
I would LOVE to make that cake - it would not look nearly as pretty as yours, but I am crazy about chocolate-covered cherries and THIS CAKE IS JUST TOO PERFECT! I would love the tutorial!!!
Posted by: Jenny | Feb 22, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Please PLEASE share this tutorial. Looks amazing!!
Posted by: Nicole | Feb 22, 2011 at 11:56 AM
I would LOVE to make this cake :) I would LOVE to eat this cake!!!
Posted by: Mary | Feb 22, 2011 at 11:59 AM
I think it's gorgeous AND you're making me really really want a piece of it RIGHT NOW!
I say it's all about eating the delicious foods (like your dessets); they're meant to be enjoyed! As long as I have someone to share it with, I won't eat the whole thing! (Moderation is the key don't you think!? Translation, eat some and then quickly give the rest to the neighbours before I eat it all ;-)
Posted by: Marian (Sweetopia) | Feb 22, 2011 at 12:44 PM
RECIPE ASAP! Please, my cravings won't be fulfilled until then!
Posted by: kelly | Feb 22, 2011 at 01:06 PM
I don't have any wierd pregnancy hormones and that cake looks divine! I want it! I may just have to make it for my own birthday next week.
Posted by: Chantele | Feb 22, 2011 at 01:06 PM
I want to eat this now.
Posted by: Lillifred | Feb 22, 2011 at 01:36 PM
Great cake - how on Earth did you cut & serve it? Calorie heavy - as long as you have fun, who cares, right? :)
Posted by: Denine Anderson-Regan | Feb 22, 2011 at 04:54 PM
This blog is yours; ignore what others think and just share what you like. We expect most desserts to be calorie heavy, and readers have the choice to make these desserts or not. So, do what you like; don't be ashamed of anything you post, and don't worry about the criticism, unless it is constructive and invited :).
Anyway, that cake looks freaking awesome!! What a great idea! You're so creative.
Posted by: Memoria | Feb 22, 2011 at 05:20 PM
This is a simply STUNNING cake! I have officially fallen IN LOVE with this cake!
Posted by: Kristen | Feb 22, 2011 at 05:23 PM
oh dear- that. is. BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: Krisi | Feb 22, 2011 at 05:38 PM
WOW, this cake looks too good to be true! The photos are wonderful-- thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Miri Leigh | Feb 23, 2011 at 01:07 AM
Bring on the calories! That is truly the most beautiful, surprising, cake I have ever seen. And so many flavors - yum!
Posted by: Katie@Cozydelicious | Feb 23, 2011 at 09:07 AM
Absolutely scrumptious. "calorie heavy" .... really a beautiful compliment for your blog!
ceecee
Posted by: ceecee | Feb 23, 2011 at 10:25 AM
I made the mistake of sharing this link on fb last night, and now people are wondering how to do it...so please share the tutorial if/when you can!!! Pretty, pretty, please, with a cherry on top?? ;)
Posted by: Emily | Feb 23, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Wow! That is such an impressive cake. You don't see something that perfect in the best of bakeries. I am not as good of a baker as I am a cook but you make me want to try. I would love the tutorial. Very glad you are staying true to you.
Posted by: Lara | Feb 23, 2011 at 09:39 PM
some say calorie heavy, i say calorie heaven. i'm never NOT interested in something you post, and this one's no exception--the cherry on top is the clincher!
Posted by: grace | Feb 24, 2011 at 01:21 AM
Everything you make is such a beautiful work of art, my friend.
Posted by: Robyn | Add a Pinch | Feb 24, 2011 at 07:53 PM
Um, seriously you are my cake hero! Holy cake goodness and beauty, I love this!!!
Posted by: naomi | Feb 25, 2011 at 01:11 AM
Wow! this is beautiful:) everything you create is beautiful!
Posted by: blackbookkitchendiaries | Feb 25, 2011 at 06:10 AM
Wow, this cake is beautiful! And you can never go wrong coating something in chocolate and oreo crumbs. I want to go to the store right now and get the ingredients to make it. Thanks for sharing this idea!
Posted by: Jessica S. | Feb 25, 2011 at 03:10 PM
Not a big fan of cherries, but I'm thinking some peanut butter cups would be the bomb! Either with the vanilla cake and frosting or chocolate...
Posted by: Alison | Mar 03, 2011 at 10:34 AM
When I first read what you said the review of your blog was, I thought it said, "calorie heaven". That would be a more appropriate phrase.
Posted by: Val | Mar 03, 2011 at 12:05 PM
If people are concerned that your recipes are "calorie heavy" then maybe then need to go to websites like "I am tofu" or "I am alfalfa sprouts." Get real. Did we not think that a website that is called "I am baker" would be "calorie heavy"? Of course we knew that. That's one of the reasons why we came in the first place.
Posted by: Heidi Gore | Mar 03, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Lord have mercy... I must make that cake. The pictures are to die for! Where can I find the recipe?
Posted by: Kristal | Mar 03, 2011 at 12:19 PM
I just popped over from the PW to have another look at your fabulous cake. What a beauty! I'm not much of a baker, but I know a good looking cake when I see it.
Sam
Posted by: My Carolina Kitchen | Mar 03, 2011 at 12:32 PM
This is my first visit to your blog. I arrived here via the Pioneer Woman link - and I think it's beautiful! You display loads of creativity, and the photography's beautiful. I had to comment after reading the "calorie heavy" comment. Honestly, it really boils my blood when people have the nerve to comment on the rich foods they find on BAKING blogs. For example, yours is called I AM BAKER!!! I appreciate that we still have a community of people who appreciate hand-made foods that are based on fresh, unprocessed ingredients - and I'm thankful that list of ingredients inlcudes butter! We don't eat cake 3 times a day, but cake plays an important role in celebrating life! Ugh, it's like when people go look at makeup blogs and then comment that they "much prefer women who don't wear any makeup." Um, then don't come look at makeup blogs. Whew! I got worked up over this one! Beautiful site and thanks for sharing with all of us.
Posted by: Colleen | Mar 03, 2011 at 01:03 PM
Trying to get my jaw off the floor. OH MY! It's perfect. And those crumbs on the outside. I'm stunned. As far as the tutorials go, really? It's nice for you to share so much, but goodness. I'll buy a book from you. You're amazing.
Posted by: kelly | Mar 03, 2011 at 02:33 PM
Can I just say. Oh. My. Gosh.
Posted by: Belinda @zomppa | Mar 03, 2011 at 04:41 PM
Its not calorie heavy its calorie HEAVEN!!!! And please I would love to see a tutorial, my goal this year is to make all birthday caked from scratch!
Posted by: Kristen | Mar 03, 2011 at 05:03 PM
This looks absolutely stunning........and don't be concerned about someone describing your blog as calorie heavy - who cares, calories are awesome, and what's a piece of cake if it's not laden with calories?!
Posted by: Kat | Mar 03, 2011 at 06:37 PM
Are you serious?!? Yum, just yum.
Posted by: L Kelly | Mar 03, 2011 at 11:37 PM