Pineapple cake

Everyone has a self indulgence that they wish, they themselves could perfect. What if it was possible to become the indulger? The only thing stopping you is the fear of failing, but somethings takes many tries before finding a way to make it fit. At least that was my problem with baking. I had to learn what was written wasn't always what was needed. Once you figure that out, you're already half way to becoming a better baker.

The one sweet I can't seem to live without is always a good pineapple and strawberry filling cake. Over the years of baking, some successful and others best left unmentioned. I've realized the ingredients on the box isn't enough to make a great cake. I see cakes as a extension of the soul that needs to be nurtured in order to be its most delectable. The best thing about baking is you don't have to be a great or even a good cook. You just need precision and a understanding of how things blend together. For some it will take many tries, while others are just born to do it. I am in no way a professional, but I can make it just as good. I love making pinneapple cake for special occasions and have found a few tricks to make it undeniably delicious.

*Pineapple paired with strawberry or raspberry elates the senses.

*If you choose to use icing use it sparingly, so that is doesn't over power the taste of the cake

* Live by less is more.

* Measure by the feel and texture not the amount that is listed on the box.

I guarantee if you follow these steps and allow your instincts to take over in the kitchen, you will have a paradisaical cake each time. Just because the rules of making a cake are written, doesn't mean that they aren't meant to be broken sometimes. I had to learn that the hard way through mushy over watered cake to nearly burned and dry cake. In learning to trust yourself, you will allow a lot less things to go wrong in the kitchen:)