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What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

house_cat — Thu, 09 May 2019 12:54:39 GMT

I'm having my BFF and her husband on Saturday evening to celebrate her birthday. Very low key, just cake, coffee and tea. There will be eight of us all together. I told her I'd bake any cake she wanted - she requested "anything chocolate". It will be after dinner. I'm just wondering what else I should serve - chips? nuts?

I'd love a couple of suggestions, as I think I'm overlooking the obvious.

Thank you.

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

jackthebear — Thu, 09 May 2019 12:55:53 GMT

@house_cat wrote:
I'm having my BFF and her husband on Saturday evening to celebrate her birthday. Very low key, just cake, coffee and tea. There will be eight of us all together. I told her I'd bake any cake she wanted - she requested "anything chocolate". It will be after dinner. I'm just wondering what else I should serve - chips? nuts?
I'd love a couple of suggestions, as I think I'm overlooking the obvious.
Thank you.

some fruit is what I would add, grapes or berries

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

Group 5 minus 1 — Thu, 09 May 2019 12:58:43 GMT

Ice cream or our fav pineapple sherbet.

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

QVCkitty1 — Thu, 09 May 2019 13:05:03 GMT

How about some chocolate dipped strawberries ?

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

jlkz — Thu, 09 May 2019 13:44:09 GMT

@house_cat

How about miniature pastries ( cream puffs, eclairs, etc. ) that can be accompanied by melted chocolate to be scooped as needed !

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

ValuSkr — Thu, 09 May 2019 13:47:16 GMT

I think cake is enough, and it's very kind of you, but ice cream is a good addition if you think more is necessary.

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

GCR18 — Thu, 09 May 2019 13:53:33 GMT

Strawberries. Can line the cake plate with them.

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

aroc3435 — Thu, 09 May 2019 14:09:22 GMT

@house_cat If it's only for birthday cake and beverages after dinner if you want any add on I would vote for whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to go with chocolate cake.

The stawberries idea someone else mentioned to surround the cake also sound good.

You are always doing something nice for people and I can tell you are quite comfortable with producing excellent food because you care about it and the people you cook for.

So don't obsess over it; you have nailed it.

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

Sweetbay magnolia — Thu, 09 May 2019 14:13:03 GMT

Long shot here - fondue?

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

house_cat — Thu, 09 May 2019 14:25:36 GMT

Thank you for the great suggestions!

I'm so glad I asked!

BTW, I'm at work now, so I won't be able to check back in until this evening... or possibly lunch if the planets are aligned in my favor.

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

godi — Thu, 09 May 2019 16:00:18 GMT

Ice cream. A cheese plate to serve before cake?

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

queendiva — Thu, 09 May 2019 16:08:10 GMT

Strawberries- maybe combined with some that are chocolate covered.

A toast with Prosecco maybe?

It's dessert, so no other food.

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

PamfromCT — Thu, 09 May 2019 16:12:10 GMT

For such an occasion, I do buy an assorted cut fruit platter from my local supermarket. Always a big hit in my house.

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

sunshine45 — Thu, 09 May 2019 16:13:03 GMT

ice cream is always good with cake.

i would also serve a fruit salad OR a cheese/fruit tray with some crackers.

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

PhilaLady1 — Thu, 09 May 2019 16:36:12 GMT

Pizza, then the birthday cake for desert.

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

peachesncream — Thu, 09 May 2019 16:44:13 GMT

Good quality vanilla ice cream. With fresh strawberries or mixed berries.

You are a very good friend!

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

house_cat — Fri, 10 May 2019 00:14:21 GMT

Thanks, everyone.

I've decided to make the death by chocolate layer cake and have a good vanilla ice cream to offer with it. I'll also make strawberries dipped in dark chocolate, and some in white for anyone like me who can't eat chocolate. I also plan on having nuts and some plain cookies like shortbread. I'm sure that's enough, but I'm also sure I'll add a couple of things as I go along.. that always seems to happen somehow.

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

homedecor1 — Fri, 10 May 2019 01:10:02 GMT

JMO but I find "death by chocolate cake" extremely decadent (very sweet) so more "sweets" would be overkill -- from my perspective. A fruit tray or fruit platter would be sufficient for a little extra.

My bday is July so can I put my order in now for that delicious cake😉 for my special day! Nothing better than homemade ... you're a good friend.

Enjoy!💐

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

Drythe — Fri, 10 May 2019 01:15:37 GMT

@jlkz wrote:
@house_cat

How about miniature pastries ( cream puffs, eclairs, etc. ) that can be accompanied by melted chocolate to be scooped as needed !

@jlkz

I like the way you think!

Re: What else to serve besides the birthday cake?

jlkz — Fri, 10 May 2019 01:41:07 GMT

@Drythe

Me too...that is what I would like to munch on !!!!

@jlkz wrote:

@house_cat

How about miniature pastries ( cream puffs, eclairs, etc. ) that can be accompanied by melted chocolate to be scooped as needed !

@jlkz

I like the way you think!