By Sheri Hopkins
Lifestyle Contributor
Hello everyone! I have had the air conditioner on even though every year my nephew, Michael Wagoner, and I have a contest to see who can wait till May to turn it on. FYI, he lost. I waited till he turned his on before I turned mine on. Tonight I will have the heat back on. It’s supposed to be cold. Good ole Arkansas weather. But, I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.
Do y’all remember Billy Bass the singing fish? I know y’all are reading my mind. Yes, Chuck Hopkins brought one of those dumb things home. I think ours sang “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” He really thought he had him a prize with that singing fish. I mean you knew he would bring one home, the man always bought crazy stuff. Don’t forget Christmas gifts. One year he bought me a Shiatsu neck massager. I will admit I loved that thing. It had massage and heat, it was the bomb. The next year at Christmas, as I was opening up my gifts, there was another Shiatsu neck massager. By this time, I was over the hurt feelings. I said, “I already have one of these.” His reply, “well, now you have two of them.” Really? That was just one of the many crazy things he did. The list is endless. As much weight as I’ve gained since COVID, I sure wish I had that Moo Moo back he bought me that time. I can blame COVID because everything gets blamed on COVID, even my feet are bigger. Enough about weight. Let’s move on.
This week’s recipe is from Tymber Moreton. It’s Butterfinger Poke Cake. I’m sure not many calories, just kidding. It’s so good, who cares.
By the way, I am also a matchmaker. I am the reason that Tymber and Anthony Moreton are together. Gina can thank me for those granddaughters. We were at a ballgame and I kept texting each of them trying to get them to talk. They were hard-headed at first but after they dated a while. I told Gina “he’s gonna be your son-in-law.” She was doubting me about it, but look at them now, two little precious girls later.
I also fixed up Dustin and April (Rozell) Clark. They have two precious children, a boy and a girl. I’m telling you, I am pretty good at it.
This cake is delicious and easy. Enjoy it one evening.
BUTTERFINGER POKE CAKE
1 Devil’s food or chocolate cake mix (made according to box directions). I like to use Devil’s food.
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
1 jar caramel topping
1 regular tub of Cool Whip
Couple of Butterfinger candy bars (crushed up). You can use more if you like.
Bake cake according to the box directions. Poke holes in it with a wooden spoon or skewer. Mix the sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping together and pour on top of the cake. Cool in the fridge. When cake is cooled, top with Cool Whip and crushed up Butterfingers. Keep in the fridge.
Have a blessed week everyone!
