Elvis Presley’s Favorite Pound Cake and a Halloween Giveaway

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This Giveaway is now closed!

Thanks to all for participating!

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You must think I’ve gone nuts combining The King with Halloween.

I was pressed for time and the reasons being:

One – - – I had to do a mini site re-design due to a hack that happened on August 21st and has since taken week(!)s to complete. I’m still not quite done re-linking photos with older posts, so pardon my dust…

Two – - – I *needed* to post something edible…and…

Three – - – I wanted to make these mini treat bags using Cricut cartridges I’ve had but didn’t have a chance until now.

So…….. this hacked blog thing happened when I checked my email that dreaded morning just to see this in my inbox which inadvertently led me to my blog…looking like this on the homepage. Ugh. Totally wrecked my day.

And the weeks to follow.

And, yeah, there were signs… prior to the hack months before…that didn’t feel right but needless to say, I should’ve heeded the warnings.

Silly, silly, me for I knew better.

The first time I made this cake (and yes, that is the official name) was about 6 (?) years ago. As I remember back then, the cake was just slightly undercooked but was wonderful! So buttery…and dense. And so good.

This time however, I was kinda disappointed. It didn’t taste quite the same. Texture, yes…but not as buttery. Brand of unsalted butter used as the cuprit? Maybe. I suppose another bake-off is in order and I’ll report it then.

And last are these treat bags I created using my Cricut along with a couple of Cricut cartridges for the cut-outs.

I think they’re all cute but my fave has to be the witch, cobweb (weekly free cuts from Cricut.com) and bats bag. Probably because it has the most *bling* factor.

Each box measures approximately 5″ wide by 4″ tall and enough candy to hold for your trick or treaters. Just don’t put a ton of sweets, though!

This Howl-o-ween package comes with:

• 4 orange ready-to-assemble bags *
• 4 black ready-to-assemble bags *
• All decorations are glued on, so you don’t have to

* Treats not included

Doesn’t the *pink* creature remind you of Cousin Itt – - – minus the glasses?

How to enter:

• Just leave a comment letting me know what’s your all-time favorite candy bar
• You must include an email address or blog link with your comment so I can contact you if you win
• Open to the contiguous United States only
• Giveaway ends October 12th at 6pm CST
• Winner will be chosen using random.org and announced on October 13th

Good luck!