My last post...

...until after I get back from California which would be August 9th. Anyway. My Dad's birthday was yesterday and of course I was going to make the cake. I knew my Dad likes fishing so I googled a search for fishing cakes. Found one I liked. Ran to the store bought the things I needed and the next day started on the cake. Took me about 4-5 hours, but it was worth it. I bought the fisherman and boat, but the green grass is spray paint you buy in the decorating section. How neat is that?? It saved me having to do extra work, which was great. So, here is the cake:

Now, onto some delicious tasting bread pudding. I am not a big fan of bread pudding. But this recipe isn't your typical bread pudding, which makes it so great! The chips, the maple flavoring, and the cinnamon bread make it taste wonderful. It is really quick and easy too, something that makes this recipe a keeper. Try it, you'll be pleasantly surprised! "Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Swirl Bread Pudding with A Sweet Maple Drizzle"(thanks Jenny for another recipe)!

1 lb loaf Cinnamon Swirl Bread, cut into 1 inch cubes

½ Cup semi sweet chocolate chips

1 1/3 Cups milk

3 large eggs

½ Cup sugar

2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar

Pinch of salt

½ Cup powdered sugar

2 ½ Tablespoons milk

1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bread cubes and chocolate chips into a large mixing bowl. In a medium bowl whisk the milk, eggs, sugar, brown sugar and salt. Pour over bread cubes. Stir to combine.
2. Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray and spoon bread pudding mixture evenly into muffin tins. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from center of pudding. Remove and let cool for 10 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack.
3. In a medium bowl whisk together powdered sugar, milk and syrup until well combined. Drizzle over bread pudding and serve warm. Enjoy!

Have a great weekend!