Cinco de Mayo!

Thursday, May 5, 2011

I know, this chocolate birthday cake probably isn't what you were expecting-you were looking forward to a killer margarita recipe (just wait until tomorrow!) and maybe a piñata or a burro. But Cinco de Mayo is not only a major Mexican holiday and excuse to drink too much tequila-it just so happens to be my sweetheart's birthday! His favorite cake is yellow with just a bit of chocolate icing, and you can be sure that's just what he'll get today!

Photo from Martha Stewart; Best Birthday Cake Recipe by Smitten Kitchen.


Can't wait for my margarita recipe? I'll give you a tip: ask the barkeep to skip the orange liquor and use agave syrup instead!
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35 comments:

  1. jillian :: cornflake dreams.May 5, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    happppy birthday to your man! i hope you two have fun celebrating ;) xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  2. LucindaMay 5, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Happy Happy Birthday John!! Yum!! My favorite cake!!

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  3. Aileen@LoveandLavenderMay 5, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Happy Birthday to your sweetie! Chocolate frosting...yum!

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  4. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdMay 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Agave syrup? YUM!

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  5. Veronika Novotny May 5, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    aww, Happy Cinco de Mayo & a lovely birthday to your man!! Hope it's a fabulous celebration. xx veronika

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  6. LLMay 5, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    SOLD! I'm totally making this tomorrow.

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  7. postcards and prettiesMay 5, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Happy birthday to your sweetheart and happy Cinco de Mayo!!!

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  8. SigneMay 5, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Happy bday John! Hope you two get a great day :)

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  9. JohannaMay 5, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Happy birthday to your sweetheart! I'd take a chocolate cake any day of the week!

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  10. AshleighMay 5, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I *knew* you'd have a great recipe for us :) Can't wait!!

    Happy Birthday to your sweetheart!!

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  11. Tiffany KadaniMay 5, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Happy Birthday, John! What awesome duo you guys are.

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  12. UnknownMay 5, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Have a wonderful birthday celebration with your sweetheart! Today is a good day for a birthday :)

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  13. ashley nicole catherineMay 5, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    aw yay! happy birthday to your sweetie!

    do most bars keep agave syrup?? before bethenny's skinny girl margs, i used to ask for just a bunch of fresh limes and triple sec and tequila in a glass. definitely use agave at home though!

    xo.ashley

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  14. AmberMay 5, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    happy birthday to him!

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  15. GloriaMay 5, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    this cake looks so yummy! a sprinkle of chile powder in the chocolate frosting would give it some mexican flair :-) happy birthday to your sweets!

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  16. Kimia KlineMay 5, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    aww! ken's bday was yesterday :) arent taurus men the best? that cake looks DIVINE.

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  17. Vintage is for LoversMay 5, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Happy Birthday John! I will cheers to you both with a delicious margarita! Its 5 o'clock somewhere, right!? {can't wait for your recipe tomorrow} xo Samantha

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  18. rachelMay 5, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    aw! happy birthday to your guy! and happy cinco de mayo :)

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  19. JoytiMay 5, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Well, everyone's doing guacamole and margaritas today.
    The cake looks far more delicious, that frosting looks too luscious! Yum...

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  20. Julie {love, julie}May 5, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    happy birthday to your love!! what a fun birthday for him!

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  21. a little black cloud in a dressMay 5, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    I'd probably choose a cake over mexican food any day! :]

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  22. IsabelMay 5, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    that cake looks DELICIOUS! happy birthday to your sweetheart :)

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  23. Kayla PooleMay 5, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Aw, happy happy birthday John! Thank you for being so good to my beautiful girl, Lena.

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  24. audrey marieMay 5, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    yum that cake! looks delicious. and HBD to your hunny.

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  25. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 4:53 AM

    Hope you had a lovely celebration yesterday, was your honey happy about the presents?!!! NOw I know what represents 5 de Mayo. It is new to me!!!! I wish you a lovely weekend with the perfect cocktail!!!kisses

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  26. JillianMay 6, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    It's only 8am right now and I am absolutely dying for a piece of this cake right now.

    Did you use this recipe from Smitten Kitchen? If so, how did it turn out?

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  27. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I adore this!!!!!!
    Laura@RicevereconStile

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  28. Oh to Be a MuseMay 6, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    now that's a chocolate cake!

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  29. Mighty BurnsMay 6, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    YAY Happy Birthday to Mr. La Petite Coquin lol.
    That cake looks soooooo good! Lucky guy :)

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  30. J.May 6, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    What a great day to have a birthday! Belated happy birthday from me as well :)

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  31. NikkiMay 8, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Happy Birthday to your Love! Can't wait to hear how you guys celebrated!

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  32. Paper MossMay 8, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    this cake has officially caused a serious chocolate crave. i am off to the store.... :)

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  33. Laura BearMay 9, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Hope you guys had a great celebration! yumyum that looks good

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  34. ErinMay 9, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    a belated happy birthday to your love! xo

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  35. katieMay 15, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    this is my favorite cake, too. happy birthday to your man! he's a lucky guy!

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