A while back on the blog, I relived the brief, yet unfortunate trial from my childhood known as raisin pie. Oh how I do not like raisin pie. From way back then, until now – I still feel that raisins in pie will always be terrible. just terrible.
But, I promised – at the end of the blog about raisin pie that I would share with you the recipe of turtle cake – and so I thought I’d make good on my word. As I’ve been thinking about raisin pie and turtle cake I came to a realization… the experience of raisin pie makes the thought of turtle cake that much sweeter. hmmmmm….
It is that way in my life as a believer too. No matter what the difficult circumstances, the hardships present or past – I probably won’t ever think they are fabulous. No, its not likely I’ll embrace them with fondness. But, as I walk through them day to day, one thing is true; the trials and heartbreak make Jesus so much more lovely, more wonderful. As He fulfills His promises of peace and comfort, justice and mercy, I am drawn to Him. The struggles become peripheral, and I find Him at the very center of my heart’s delight; the truth of who He is, absolutely decadent.
Whatever happens there is always the promise of Him, His never-ending goodness and His unswerving faithfulness.
Psalm 37: 3-5
3Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.
4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
5Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.
Lord, May I find your lovingkindness sweeter than life. Let me dwell on the goodness of your will always. amen.
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As promised…. Turtle Cake
Ingredients
1 German Chocolate Cake Mix (18.5 oz) (+ ingredients for cake, required on the box)
1 14 oz package of caramels
1/2 cup evaporated milk
6 tbsp butter
1 c chopped pecans
1 c chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350. Mix cake by box directions. pour 1/2 of the batter into a greased and floured 9×13 pan. set aside the remaining batter. Bake first half of batter for 18 minutes. Meanwhile, in a sauce pan,melt caramels, milk and butter – and stir in the nuts. pour over the baked cake and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Pour the reserved batter over the top and bake for another 20 minutes until done.
ENJOY! It is a delightful, decadent dessert! YUM!
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