Sit'n on the porch

[BY Bob]

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Equipment​

• Bundt pan

Ingredients​

For the donut cake​

• ▢1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• ▢1 cup butter; salted
• ▢4 large whole eggs; at room temperature
• ▢2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• ▢3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢2 tsp. baking powder
• ▢3/4 tsp. baking soda
• ▢1 tsp. ground nutmeg
• ▢1 cup whole buttermilk

For the glaze​

• ▢2 cups powdered sugar
• ▢3-4 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream

Instructions​

• Preheat the oven to 350 deggress F. With a stand or hand mixer, beat sugar and butter on medium-high speed until combined and fluffy- about 3 minutes. Be sure to stop in between to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
• Add eggs in one at a time, stiring in between each egg. Add in vanilla extract and beat until combined.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg. Gradually add 1/2 cup of flour mixture at a time to the butter mixture alternating with 1/4 cup of buttermilk at a time. Beat together on low speed until each increment is combined.
• Grease a bundt pan liberally with butter or nonstick baking spray. Spoon the cake batter into prepared bundt pan and be sure to firmly tap the bundt pan on the counter 4-6 times to release any air bubbles.
• Bake the cake for 50-55 minutes depending on your oven. To check to see if the cake is fully cooked, insert a toothpick in the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is fully cooked. Let the cake cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
• While the cake is still cooling, carefully and gently invert cake out of pan on a serving platter. Sine the cake is still warm, some of the icing will absorb into the cake.
• Line foil pieces around the cake by gently lifing the outter perimeter of the bundt cake to insert foil underneath- the foil only needs to be touching the edge. I use about four 5-6 inch pieces of foil to go around the whole cake. This will catch any excess glaze that drips off the cake.
• Whisk together powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth. Add more powdered sugar if the glaze is too watery. Drizzle the glaze over the cake and let sit to set for 15-20 minutes. Remove the foil and enjoy!

That looks extremely yummy.

 

[BY Bob]

I AM HAPPY TO REPORT---I DID NOT MAKE THIS

HAHAHAHAHAH

but it sure looks good

Such discipline!

 

[BY Bob]

LAST NIGHT--- Well, here are some pics of bedtime in the coop
My Reds in their safe place, 2 protesting white leghorns, they don't want to sleep by the browns,

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And all the ones that have worked it all out
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They are adorable in that box. They must be fast friends.

 

[BY Bob]

Greeting porchers!

I was making some chicken broth today and noticed something “meaty” fly by my window and perch in a nearby tree.
Yep..it was a hawk that has discovered my ladies!. I saw him a couple of weeks ago on the camera dive bomb toward the coop and abort once he realized that there is black coated HC!! Score one for the girls! It looked like he bounced off the wire but likely was able to make a swift turn and not get his clock cleaned.

well I think he’s trying to figure out another entry. Only way he’s getting into they run is if he chews through the 1/2” HC. Not happening!

they are beautiful creatures, but not when hunting my girls.

thought I would share. Hope you’re having a nice day.

I'm so glad your coop and run were prepared. I have had a hawk roost on top of my run staring down at my ladies unable to get in.

 

[BY Bob]

Well….I guess not best choice of warm beverage

Just don't tell the ladies what you are drinking.

 

[Grandmas Coop]

Good morning everyone. Having my espresso and reading headlines. Don’t know why I bother…nothing good in those headlines

have a wonderful day!

Yes, I am on cup #3
I just came in from opening up the coop, scooping the poop from under the roost and getting the girls set for the morning.

 

[Grandmas Coop]

They are adorable in that box. They must be fast friends.

They are hatch buddies, they shipped / came together. The only 2 of 6 that lived

 

[fuentemoon]

They are hatch buddies, they shipped / came together. The only 2 of 6 that lived
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That is both sweet and sad

 

[Ladies-Eight]

Porchers good morning one and all!

I am enjoying the drop in temperature and humidity.

I am able to stay outside.

Have a great day!

 

[Grandmas Coop]

That is both sweet and sad

It was,