Sylvia is 91 today, a creature of habit.

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91 in ’19

Today, November 20th, is Sylvia’s 91st birthday and that is her birthday cake. It’s 2019.

In 2018:  https://mschefinseattle.com/2018/11/17/2-cakes-for-sylvias-pre-birthday-party/

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In 2017:  https://mschefinseattle.com/2017/11/21/german-chocolate-cake-for-sylvias-birthday-she-turns-oopsie-into-comic-gold/

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5 pounds of frosting on 3 layers of cake

“Sylvia, what kind of cake would you like for your birthday?”

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a part of Sylvia’s succulent plants

I used the classic and widely available Baker’s German Sweet Chocolate recipe for the cake and frosting, her favorite, year after year. I look forward to making it again in 2020.

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A favorite shot from Sylvia’s garden

 


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