Hey Guys,

I am going to a pig picking for my alma mater's homecoming this weekend. I am trying to make a really big impression for the host which is a really cute.... guy. I went to grade school through college with him. Well,, he has invited me and I asked him if he needed any desserts. He said that his mom was going to me some cakes. Well I have heard about her cooking and I know that I can top her with appearance but I want everyone to rave over my cake(s). So I was thinking of something chocolate bc it seems that most guys love it. So does anyone have any suggestions. I am know you guys think that I seem pressed, well I am!!! So I need a knock your socks off recipe for a chocolate cake and maybe some other type.

Thanks,

licia

I don't mess with any man's mama's cookin'....good or bad.

but....


here's a bump

i dunno my man doesnt like sweets like cake (opposits attract lol) but here's a bump

I got totally great reviews of the sunflower cake in my pics. I did a chocolate devils food cake with peanut butter ganache filling and poured ganache frosting. Very yummy. The only thing that I would change is doing a layer of peanutbutter ganache under the chocolate ganach glaze to make a more peanutbuttery taste. The men at the meeting I was at were especially impressed!


Stephanie

I think I would avoid cakes since he told you his mom was going to make some. I would think that since you asked if he needed desserts and he said his mom was making cakes, that would mean cakes were out, bring some other dessert.

Here's a bump though, 'cause I can't help ya there.

The girls and I here at work don't think you should mess with his mama.
Until there is a ring lay low!!!!! lol

If you want something chocolate. How about the chocolate chip layer cookie with chocolate ganache filling between each layer. Very pretty in appearance but yet not a cake.

Lu

I would stay away from cakes too since his mom is bringing that. That may get negative brownie points if you try to show her up if in fact you want to get his attention. But definately do something chocolate! I have a french silk pie recipe that I always double and put in a 9x13 because it disappears so fast. Something like that might work. Decorate it up with piped on whip cream and lots of chocolate curls. I know chocolate is the way to my guy's heart!

If his mom is doing cakes, do something else. The men in my family are all cake eaters, but do not like sweet icing.

My men all love pumpkin pie. Find a pumpkin chiffon pie recipe, and go with that. They also love anything they can eat with their hands, brownies, cupcakes, cookies, anything that they can be a little primitive with. Apologies to all the guys out there who disagree, but that's the way it is in my family.

HEY, GUYS! How about giving this gal a helping hand, instead of sitting there reading this thing?

Theresa

I agree with everyone here, don't try to go toe to toe with his Momma. Respect what he told you, it may have been a hint, try something different. Brownies, whoopie pies (which i can't wait to try, haven't had one since childhood), cookies, etc. Plus if you happen to run into her there, we don't want any "Everybody Loves Raymond" Marie moments. LOL

I agree with the rest of the responses..don't compete with his mom. Why not do brownies? You can cut them in squares, or use cookie cutters shaped like leaves. YOu could do mocha brownies - on each square put a swirl of choc frosting and put a chocolate covered coffee bean in it. Or put a vanilla buttercream swirl on each with choc shavings and a marchino (sp?) cherry on each.

don't be scurred of his mama! i'd make a cake and maybe decorate it with their logo or something to do with your alma mater. if it's something the guys can relate with and are enthusiastic about, they'll all love it (points for you!) but if you decide against that, i like Sandy's mocha brownie with the chocolate covered coffee bean idea. that's trendy and unique all at the same time. good luck & let us know how it goes

I have to agree with the mojo here, don't mess with the momma I have many, many cheesecake recipes and get nothing but rave reviews on them. It's how I got my job in the bakery where I work PM me if you'd like one.

Either way you go, I wish you the best of luck!!!!! K'ly

I just asked my guy - one word came out of his mouth "CUPCAKES!" .....then he said "lava cakes are awesome" - ill go with the cupcakes do a cute lil design with bc or fondant - always something that can be a one hand deal is the way is the way to go. GoodLuck! - then there is always just going out for coffee or drinks as a good way to start

What about the cakeballs? Maybe do a peanut butter cake ball plate... cookies, brownies?

no way do you want to get on the bad side of a guys Mom!!!! Make Cookies! You can decorate them and still impress, but still not be in competition with Momma.

Hey CC Users,

I am glad that so many people responded. I want to do something that will be very well decorated and Wow everyone. The only thing is that I am pretty sure that there will be at least 75 people there. That's why I mentioned a cake, but mostly everyone suggested that I shouldn't, I won't. So I can not do anything that will cost me an arm and leg. I want everyone including his mother to say let me meet the young lady who made this and maybe any other single men who may be there!!. So please keep the suggestions coming please. I am going to try out whatever I decide to make on tommorrow night to see how it goes.

Go well armed with a couple of pies (I like the french silk pie and pumpkin chiffon that was suggested earlier) and some knock their socks off rocky road brownies!! Good luck

I would not do a cake it would come off wrong. Maybe something else good luck

How about a trifle?
If you don't have a trifle bowl, any clear glass bowl will work. And since it is for so many people, you could even use a clear punchbowl.
There are so many recipes, that I'm sure you could find one that you think would be great. They make a pretty presentation, and most everyone loves them.
Of course with layers of crumbled cake, pudding, and fruit, whats not to love?