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Shark Tank Alum, Kim Nelson, secured a big investment from Barbara Corcoran and went on to build a cake empire – over $3 million in cake sales.  She’s a kind, hard working South Carolina leader whose enthusiasm is infectious.  I have personally ordered, eaten and LOVED her gluten free carrot cake. It was amazing! Just as amazing are the powerful leadership lessons she shares about:

1. How just asking got Daisy Cakes on the “Price is Right” TV show.
2. The challenges of finding employees who have the same sense of ownership as you do.
3. How focusing on a quality product has fueled her success.
4. How focusing on strategic marketing has kept her in front of new customers.
5. How being fair to her employees has helped keep turnover low.
6. How to handle good employees who take too much “ownership” and become emotionally attached to their job.

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Hollydays in Baton Rough, LA ~ Sept 30, 2015  thru  Oct 3, 2015

Hollydays is four days of unique holiday shopping, fashion, food, entertainment and special events showcasing The Junior League of Baton Rouge’s community programs and mission-based initiatives. More than 70,000 square feet of space is adorned with festive holiday decorations at the Baton Rouge River Center, located downtown across from the historic Mississippi River.

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Uncle George Bishop was an engineer for the railroad. He traveled around a good bit. He also liked to take hunting and fishing trips. Once while he was in Louisiana, he stayed with a Cajun family there, and brought back this recipe as a gift from the lady of the house. Miss Nellie and Miss Daisy made the cake, and it became an instant hit.

photography lynne harty

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup boiling water

Topping: 

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1 cup coconut
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325° F.
2. In large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, oil, and buttermilk. Fold in the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Add the vanilla and boiling water. Blend all of the ingredients together.
3. Pour the batter into a 9-by-13 inch glass baking dish. Do not grease the dish. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
4. Place the first four topping ingredients into a small bowl, and mix together well. Spread the topping on the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Sprinkle with pecans. 
5. Return the cake to the oven for another 15 minutes, or until the topping is brown. Cut into squares in the pan, and serve.

SERVES 12 TO 16 PEOPLE

Daisy's Sampler Cake is back!

You don't want to miss enjoying our unique cake which is available in Red Velvet, Chocolate, Lemon and Daisy's Carrot Cake.

We will be baking a limited quanity of 100 cakes.  Don't delay and enjoy yours today.

WE ARE SO SORRY... THE SAMPLER CAKE IS SOLD OUT..

Hollydays in Baton Rough, La. ~ Sept 30,2015  thru  Oct 3, 2015

Hollydays is four days of unique holiday shopping, fashion, food, entertainment and special events showcasing The Junior League of Baton Rouge’s community programs and mission-based initiatives. More than 70,000 square feet of space is adorned with festive holiday decorations at the Baton Rouge River Center, located downtown across from the historic Mississippi River. 

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Fabulous Food Show - Cleveland, Ohio - November 11 -15

The 10th annual Fabulous Food Show returns to the I-X Center November 13-15, 2015. This is not your ordinary cooking show, it’s a full weekend of food, fun, and entertainment!

Spread out over 400,000 square feet of indoor space, this unparalleled cultural experience features the country’s largest presentation of fine food, fine art, craft breweries, wineries, restaurants, and purveyors all under one roof!

Kim Daisy with Daisy Cakes was asked to share how Aflac Insurance has made an impact in her business I Love Daisy Cakes. This is one of two commercials.

I'll be on The Insider today with my dear friend Lloyd Boston. Please tune in to hear about more Shark Tank adventures.

"Shark Tank" talks about Daisy Cakes success story. 

Kim Nelson makes famous Chocolate Pie.

Why Barbra said yes!

A glance into where we are now.

Making Halloween Treats!