Not so heavenly cake

Yeah, my first attempt at a good white cake was a bust- it was not heavenly in any way, shape, or form.
I'll see what my coworkers think tomorrow, but the flavor just isn't right.
I can't tell if there is too much butter flavor to it, or if the almond extract should be eliminated.
There is another recipe that I can try, but I'm not a fan of making meringue.
Have you ever tried it?
It takes forever!
Yeah, having to sift everything sucks monkey balls too.
(My dad bought me a sifter that holds a huge amount of stuff in it- I'm so excited!)
The cupcakes were flat with hard tops too.
I just don't know what to do.

Ugh.
They're edible, but I'm just not happy with it.

Although the cake failed, the buttercream recipe sure didn't!
I have to tweak it for covering cakes, but I don't think it's too bad.
At least one good thing came out of today!

On a sad note, my coworkers father passed away today.
He had cancer, suffered a stroke earlier this week, and was just not at a good quality of life.
The family is beyond sad to lose him, but I know they are happy he's not in pain anymore.
Work will be tough for awhile, but we will make due.
Family comes first.
Always.

I'm ridiculously tired, and this is only the beginning of my 6-day work stretch.
Lame.
Bedtime it is.

Peace out,
Bamf