The conversation ignited. It didn’t hurt that he was BY FAR the most attractive one I found on the site you try to avoid getting stung. He was adventurous and just sweet enough but certainly had a track record, in which he openly revealed to me. Damn, he was sucking me in, I could feel it. I’m a sucker for guys opening up to me; call it my counseling thirst but, when a guy that peaks my interest discloses personal things about himself, things that have been since buried, I’m hooked. Dazzle me with some pretty words with a sly smile… I’m in trouble. I should’ve know from his tendency to leave a place within 2 years of arriving. I should’ve known from his failure to make eye contact when discussing past girls. I should’ve known from his beachfront property bachelor pad. I should’ve known from his blatant free-spirited manner. I should’ve known from him taunting deletion of the app for me— staying in this town for me. But honestly, what blog content would I have if I would have been insightful about all those things? No. My love-hungry, gullible as a toddler self, ate his words up for dinner. Then, him whispering, “I think I could love you” was dessert. I chose a recipe that requires hours to set-up. It requires hours to rise from the yeast in a dark, warm place. It begs for attention to detail and precision. This is by far the most intricate recipe I’ve shared on Dates and Cakes; but this isn’t to stand as a portrayal of him— of his depth and time we shared, it’s quite the contrary. Life is filled to the brim with ironies: those dying to be in love and those that died being in love. A comedian died of deep-rooted depression and suicide. A singer, whose message was to hold on, eventually let go. An actor renown for his presence in a Fast series, died behind the wheel of a car. The leader of the band named Heartbreakers died of a heart attack. I have no words that can ease the sting of irony… especially ones as fatal as these. I can, however, share a cake fit for kings because I will forever believe these 4 men where nothing less of royalty. King Cake 1 stick butter + 1 Tbs divided ~(don't be salty it didn't work out- you'll find your king) 2/3 C evaporated milk 1/2 C sugar divided 2 tsp salt 2 packs of active dry yeast ~(you'll really kneed this) 1/3 C warm water ~(the temp you would like a hot tub) 4 eggs 1 Tbs lemon zest 2 Tbs orange zest 6 C All Purpose Flour ~(cake is your purpose.. even though this is more like a bread) Filling 1 stick butter melted ~(remember, salty kings not allowed) 1/2 C packed brown sugar ~(he thinks he's packing) 3/4 C sugar 1 Tbs cinnamon 1 pack cream cheese mixed with 1/2 C powdered sugar Topping 1 egg beaten 1 C sugar colored green, yellow, and purple (MARDI GRAS Colors Baby!) 2 plastic babies Melt, not because he's a 9 out of 10, but melt a stick of butter in a saucepan. Add milk, 1/3 C sugar, and salt. Cool to lukewarm (Luke, I am not your father or your boyfriend). In large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/2 Tbs sugar, yeast, and warm water. Let stand 5-10 minutes until frothy (while drinking a Frothy Beard Beer). Beat eggs into yeast mixture. beat in milk mix and zests. Stir in flour (1/2 C at a time). Reserve 1 cup to spread over a surface as smooth as his golden hair. Turn dough and think of all the things you kneed while doing just that to the dough for 5-10 minutes till smooth. Grease large mixing bowl with remaining 1 Tbs of butter. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place for 2 hours, the length of time y'all spent making out. On floured surface, roll a dough 1/2 into 15X30 rectangle. Brush with 1/2 filling and melted butter. Cut into 3 lengthwise strips and combine sugars and cinnamon- sprinkle 1/2 mix on strips, leaving 1 inch lengthwise, leaving the edge free for sealing fold each strip toward center, sealing seam; hott boys are not always what they seem... Layout 3 30 inch strips with sugar filling in each and cream cheese mix. Then braid and make a circle (join ends). Duplicate, which shouldn't be hard to find another hott guy in this beach town. Make other dough look the same, braid and all. Place each ring on 10X15 baking sheet. Cover with damp cloth for 60 minutes till doubled; you can let it rise while he accompanies you to church. Top by brushing with egg. Sprinkle with colored sugar, alternating colors (purple, yellow, green). Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from pan immediately to prevent the sugar to harden like his heart did quickly. Hide a baby in each cake and share with your king... when you find him.
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