Birthday Cake!

This year I decided it would be fun to make my own birthday cake. I am not really a fan of cake but I love pound cake. With the weather still being warm I decided a lemon pound cake served with fresh strawberries was the perfect birthday dessert for me. The weekend prior I found a swirl bunt cake pan in Williams & Sonoma. This was the inspiration that led me to take the time to enjoy my birthday doing the things I love...like baking!

I used a recipe from cooking light and decided to brighten up the flavors by adding lemon zest. The cooking light recipe had already modified a traditional sour cream pound cake by cutting the calories in half using less fat, sugar, and light sour cream. I was worried the pound cake would be dry but it was delicious! I topped it with powered sugar and served it with strawberries. This turned out to be one of my favorites birthday cakes ever! Enjoy the photos below.

Take the time to enjoy your favorite things on your birthday...these are the best gifts of all. Especially if you get to enjoy and savor them with sweet friends like I did!

Happy Baking!
Little Chef-titian