you have got to love 'american frosting'

well the order of the day was a

frosted walnut layer cake ...

you have got to admit a simple american frosting is not that simple if you are on the short side of life

but make do and mend as they say or

find a chair if all else fails!!

the cake is a simple sponge with chopped walnuts added.

there is three layers with frosting inbetween each layer then on top and round the sides

a few half walnuts on top to decorate.

the frosting is made by whisking ingredients in a bowl over a pan of hot water for 12-15 mins.

if you fancy a go at this recipe i got it out of the

mary berry's baking bible.

i bought it when i bought my mixer and

swore to do every recipe

so i am working through each one and putting a

tick next to them when they are baked...

so on the check list for today 

a tired arm ...check

messy kitchen ... check

a fab cake? ... well fingers crossed it looks ok...

if nothing else its one more tick in the book!!

Mx