Thank you for such a great evening together. It was so sweet to reconnect, hold babies, and to hear how your babies births unfolded. I appreciate each one of you and love that you all have each other as friends to support and be real with one another. Thank you for your beautiful presence in our group.




Oh, and I almost forgot...

Winning Hearts and Minds Cake

(Found in A Homemade Life by Molly Wizenberg)

7 oz bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

1 3/4 sticks unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup plus 2 tblspoons granulated sugar
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon flour
Lightly sweetened whipped cream for serving

Preheat oven to 375
Butter 8 inch round pan, line the bottom with parchment paper and butter the paper, too
Melt Chocolate and butter in microwavable bowl, on high, for 30 sec at a time, stirring in between, until smooth
When smooth, add sugar, stirring well
Set aside to cool for 5 minutes
Add eggs, one by one, stirring well to mix
Add flour and mix
Batter should be dark and silky
Bake for 25 minutes, until the top is slightly cracked, the edges are puffed, and the center looks set
Check it at 20 minutes, then every 2 minutes, you don't want to overcook it
The center will only jiggle slightly when you take it out of the oven
Let cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then flip it out onto a plate, removing the parchment paper, then flipping it again so it is right side up
Cool completely before serving
Enjoy each bite.