From The Heart

Valentine's Day came early.

In the form of a heart-shaped cake courtesy of my friend Melissa.

I shared it with my husband. We passed it back and forth. Each taking a bite at a time. It was devoured within minutes.

Had to ask Melissa how she made it.

Figured that my cake-mix-only friend had spread her wings. That she had traded in her box for real batter made from scratch.

I was fooled.

Apparently, I have Duncan Hines to thank for my fine-tasting fudge swirl cake. And a mini heart cake pan from Crate & Barrel.

Who knew?

Perhaps it was all that chocolatey goodness on the cake that masked the fact that a box mix was used.

Who cares?

Not I.