Monday 10 January 2011

One of those nights...

Last night, I went to bed at a reasonable hour. My body was tired, but my brain was still buzzing....I'm writing a lot at the moment and I find it so hard to switch off the flow of ideas and words. As the church clock struck midnight, I gave up & came downstairs for a hot cup of Earl Grey tea. Still no luck. So I decided to be productive and bake The Coffee Tree's morning order while I waited!

It was time well spent, as it meant that I could do something a little more involved than the recipe I'd originally planned, as there was plenty of time for it to cool and settle down (I find that everything except muffins, scones & other breakfast breads needs a 'settling' period!)

Even at 2.30am, this White Coconut Cake with Fresh Lime Coconut Cream Frosting smelt very good....it's a close textured and very (hated word) moist cake that keeps well as long as it's well wrapped or stored in an airtight tin.

I kept a small slice back (they only request 9 portions of everything - I gave them 11, so I figured it was ok!) and have just eaten it after a long, cold, blustery walk across the hills with Alice...it was, though I say so myself, totally delicious!
But tonight, I think I'll sleep instead and save the baking for the morning! I was thankful to my sweet Twitter friend, Rosinda, for keeping me company last night while I waited for the cake to cook...it can feel very lonely & dark in the wee small hours, but I had her cheerful words for company & knowing she was out there really helped!

Wishing you a wonderful Monday....and a very good and restful night's sleep! xo

8 comments:

  1. Ahh, I wish I was there to share one of those extra pieces of cake with you! Without sounding like a broken record, I am loving your daily posts of bakery creations! This coconut cake particularly tickles my fancy. I LOVE anything coconut. Am more fond of chocolate, coconut, vanilla than fruit-filled cakes. Although, I would eat both. I have a real sweet tooth.
    BTW, I loved chatting with you last night. Glad I could keep you company in the still of the night. Wishing you a more restful sleep tonight. Tell your buzzing mind you'll talk in the morning. Enjoy the rest of your day sweetie. xxoo

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  2. oh...looks wonderful...i would love to be there to share a piece with you and a cup of earl grey tea.....

    i like that you had a friend out there to spend the night with....

    give sweet alice a warm hug ...

    sending love,
    kary and teddy
    xxx

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  3. another yummy creation - sometimes, all alone in the darkness of night, creative thoughts flourish....this cake is no exception and wonderful that you were able to nibble a piece for yourself. Sometimes when I make things for others....I wonder, 'did it turn out as I want it to? does it taste delicious?' Now you know!!!! YES and YES!!

    Sweet dreams tonight Rachel!
    Love and Hugs,
    Joann

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  4. Mhm, yummy...
    this would be the perfect cake for my significant other (he loves white chocolate and coconut :-)

    I wish you a good night rest and if sleep does not find you another night productively spent.

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  5. Mmm like the idea that you don't like moist. My own personal hate is rich ( as in rich food). Hope younger a better nights sleep

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  6. Oh, honey, wishing you a better night's sleep tonight! I am so glad Rosinda was there to chat and keep you company : ) And the Coffee Tree only needs 9 portions?? Oh, those lucky 9 people!! Sweet dreams tonight...Love, Sherry

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  7. I always wondered why you made 9 of things instead of 12. If it were me, I'd make 12 anyway and you know where the others would go--choose any portion of my anatomy you like.

    Your coconut squares look wonderful. Very beautiful on that lovely blue plate. You cut them first and frost after? I guess that makes it look nicer for individual sale. It would be fun to hunker down in the coffee shop with a camera and watch the lucky people who get to wolf them down. That's a photo essay I'd enjoy.

    Hope you get to sleep more readily tonight. Just tell your brain not now. Works for me!

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  8. They look divine! My worst word is 'topping', an awful word for such a nice thing (generally!). Thanks Ray, it's lovely to see what you've been making while I'm asleep. xxxxxx

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