The 100 Multifandom Challenge

Slap Ya Mama Pound cake (This one is delicious)

* 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
* 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional but recommended)
* 8 large eggs
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 1 cup heavy cream
For the White Glaze
* 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
* 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
* ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan and lightly dust with flour.
2. Cream: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until very light and fluffy (5–7 minutes). Mix in vanilla and almond extract.
3. Add eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl as needed.
4. Dry mix: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Alternate: Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture in 3 additions, alternating with the milk (start and end with dry). Mix just until smooth—do not overmix.
6. Bake: Transfer batter to the pan, smooth the top, and bake 1 hour 20–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool: Let cool in the pan 15–20 minutes, then invert onto a rack.
8. Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk/cream, and vanilla until pourable but not thin. Drizzle over the warm  cake and let set 15–20 minutes before slicing.

14. What challenges have you overcome in the past? How has doing so made your life more vibrant and full?

When I was 28, I stopped drinking completely. I'm an alcoholic, and it was time. I finally stopped for me, my hubby and our children. I've never done anything that hard as stopping. It wasn't all easy as pie. It was hard work, but I'm happy to be where I am in life. Sober and thrilled with life. I'm blessed.

Enough about that. Too heavy for this time at night. Have a good Tuesday.

2026 60 questions meme.
What role does love play in your life?

Love is big in our family. Hubby and I still find time to spend together and have fun. We love our family and friends too. We share everything. Okay, not everything. I tell him about a story I'm working on, and he says he doesn't want to hear it. He knows I write slash, but he doesn't want to hear about it. LOL. He's so cute. I truly love him and his quirky ways. 😁

Recipe Dessert

Cheesecake Crescent Rolls Casserole

Ingredients
* 2 cans of refrigerated crescent roll dough
* 2 - 8 ounce blocks of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
* 1 cup of granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
* 1/4 cup of melted butter
* 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
* 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar

Instructions

Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Baking Dish
* Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the casserole does not stick.
First Layer of Crescent Roll Dough
* Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and spread it evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Press the seams together to create a uniform layer.
Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
* In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese together with 1 cup of granulated sugar and the vanilla extract. Mix until the ingredients are smooth and well combined.
Spread the Cream Cheese Mixture
* Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture over the layer of crescent roll dough in the baking dish, ensuring a consistent layer.
Second Layer of Crescent Roll Dough
* Unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and carefully place it over the cream cheese layer. Press the seams together to create a smooth top layer.
Apply the Butter and Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture
* Brush the melted butter evenly over the top layer of crescent roll dough. In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Sprinkle this mixture generously over the buttered dough.
Bake the Casserole
* Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is crisp and golden brown.
Cool and Serve
* Allow the casserole to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing it into squares and serving. Optionally, drizzle with honey for added sweetness.