Happy Birthday To You White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake

When my daughters were little toddlers, they used to say "I want a happy birthday to you cake".  I still remember their little voices saying that to this day...just so cute.  They identified having a piece of beautifully decorated cake with people singing "Happy Birthday To You" song.  To be honest, they're not wrong on this subject...I do love cake!

Well, today is my "Happy Birthday To You" cake day!  My favorite franchise bakery, Nothing Bundt Cakes remembered by birthday again this year and sent a coupon to come pick up my free "Bundtlet" cake.

Thank God I received their email before Lent.  I was all too happy to pick up my complementary White Chocolate and Raspberry package of beautiful goodness, which we enjoyed a little early, keeping to my healthy promises for Lent this year.

.....I recently saw this blurb posted on the internet.  I don't actually remember the last time I watched an episode of 60 Minutes, but definitely sorry I missed this one.  I remember Andy Rooney, loved his quick witted humor.  The minute I read this, I loved it, especially because on this day, I am quite a bit more than 40!  I am so blessed and grateful to be where I am today...wrinkles and all!

In case you missed it on 60 Minutes, this is what Andy Rooney thinks about women near or over 40:

"As I grow in age, I value women near or over 40 most of all.  Here are just a few reasons why: A woman near or over 40 will never wake you in the middle of the night and ask, 'What are you thinking?'  She doesn't care what you think.

If a woman near or over 40 doesn't' want to watch the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it.  She does something she wants to do, and it's usually more interesting.

Women near or over 40 are dignified.  They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant.  Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you if they think they can get away with it.

Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved.  They know what it's like to be unappreciated.

Women get psychic as they age.  You never have to confess your sins to a women near or over 40.

Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman near or over 40 is far sexier than her younger counterpart.

Older women are forthright and honest.  They'll tell you right off if you are  jerk, if you are acting like one.  You don't' ever have to wonder where you stand with her.

Yes, we praise women near or over 40 for a multitude of reasons.  Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal.  For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed, hot woman near or over 40, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year old waitress. Ladies, I apologize."

When Lent is over, I am thinking of making this copycat version of my birthday cake for Easter, and celebrate all that is good and one more year older!

White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake

{Nothing Bundt Cakes Copycat}

Courtesy of sixsistersstuff.com

Bundt Cake:

1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix

1 (3.9 ounce) package instant white chocolate pudding

1 cup sour cream

3/4 cup vegetable oil

4 eggs (beaten)

1/2 cup warm water

1-1/2 cups white chocolate chips (divided)

1 cup seedless raspberry jam*

Frosting:

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

1/2 cup butter

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 Tbl milk

5-6 cups powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, oil, beaten eggs, and water.

In a small microwaveable bowl, melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips in 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.  Pour melted chocolate into the cake mixture and stir until blended.  Fold in the remaining white chocolate chips.

Generously spray a 9" bundt pan with cooking spray.  Pour in half of the batter, then top with raspberry jam.  Top with the remaining better.

Bake 45-50 minutes, or until top is springy to the touch and  a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Cool cake thoroughly in a pan for about 90 minutes before inverting onto a plate.  If desired, pipe the top with crema cheese frosting.

For frosting:

In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and milk.  Beat in powdered sugar until smooth.

* If you're worried about your jam sinking to the bottom, you can swirl it slightly with a knife or toothpick for a more marbleized look.

Enjoy!

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