Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day! Except I am three hours late. But don't worry, I did remember to greet my mom. The kids got her a necklace we knew she wanted and a gift card to her favorite restaurant. My dad bought her a bouquet, which I thought was really sweet, because my dad is not very good with holidays AT ALL. But overall, today wasn't too big a deal, because it's the birthdays that get the most attention around here. And hers is in August, so she doesn't have to wait too much longer.

I made her Boston Cream Pie cupcakes.



These were made without liners so that I could cut them in half and sandwich the custard between layers.

I piped the custard inside of these and just topped them off with a smooth ganache. Gosh, so shiny.

I haven't baked in so long prior to this. Well, since March. But two months is a long time! I have been really wanting to make this one pound cake in particular and I recently came across a recipe for profiteroles that looked extremely doable, even for me, a novice baker. Alas, I've no time nor have I energy. But I should get more time to make pastries once finals end. I'll be done by Thursday, so wish me luck!

By the way, I have never had a Boston Cream Pie before. BUT I have had Boston Cream donuts and eclairs.. so I figure they can't be too different, right? I mean, it's mainly just chocolate and custard.. Please tell me if I am terribly mistaken.