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Birthday Boy’s Spirited Boston Cream Pie

Apr 22, 2018 ·

Boston cream pie

Happy heavenly birthday William

 #30

It’s Your Day

loved being home my son and dog

Your life was cut short too soon, but you lived fuller than most.  You cultivated a beautiful diverse garden filled with people far and wide who still love and remember you. They reach out every day, but especially at this time to surround me with the kind of love and appreciation you showed them. Happy birthday my boy. You are loved and missed by so many.

<3

This recipe is adapted from the Joy of Baking. I love this web site for its detailed recipe instructions, weight measurements and videos. Besides angel food cake with strawberries another of William’s favorite desserts was Boston Cream Pie. I fancied this one up with a white chocolate swirl and gave it a touch of Will Keys spirit in the chocolate glaze.

The recipe is designed to make 12 cupcakes, but I chose to make a 6-inch round cake plus 6 cupcakes from the batter. I think William would have eaten the whole cake himself.

cooling cake and cupcakes
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<3

William

cake, dessert, Grief Lessons, holiday birthday, Boston cream pie, Jack Daniels

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  1. Marcie says

    April 22, 2018 at 8:15 am

    Thinking of you this week more than usual. XOXO

    • Lisa says

      April 22, 2018 at 8:30 am

      <3 Doing well celebrating William

  2. Martine Fusco says

    April 22, 2018 at 8:35 am

    Happy 30th birthday to Will in heaven.❤️

    • Lisa says

      April 22, 2018 at 8:45 am

      <3 thank you

  3. Sallie says

    April 22, 2018 at 8:38 am

    There is nothing more beautiful than the love of a mother for her son, no matter where they are. Sending hugs to all. Happy Birthday William

    • Lisa says

      April 22, 2018 at 8:44 am

      The source of our greatest joy is our children <3

  4. Lynne Laino says

    April 22, 2018 at 8:45 am

    Thinking of you especially today Lisa. Mentally wrapping you in love. 💙

    • Lisa says

      April 22, 2018 at 8:46 am

      <3 thanks. I am doing well celebrating William today

  5. James Matino says

    April 22, 2018 at 9:09 am

    Happy Birthday, William. We think about you quite a bit, and you are always in our prayers.

    • Lisa says

      April 22, 2018 at 9:34 am

      he loved you all very much and appreciates you always taking care of his mom <3

  6. patrice says

    April 22, 2018 at 9:30 am

    Celebrating William with you ❤️

    • Lisa says

      April 22, 2018 at 9:32 am

      <3 angels among us and you are most definitely one of them

  7. rainbowwayfarms says

    April 22, 2018 at 9:46 am

    Happy Birthday to Will in heaven where his every day now is so wonderfully blessed. I have a feeling he’s enjoying watching his Mama celebrate him, thinking of him, honoring him so perfectly so often. What two beautiful people I have now met and love thanks to your sharing his and your story. <3 Thank you to the both of you. Happy Birthday, Will!

    • Lisa says

      April 22, 2018 at 9:57 am

      oh the kindness of strangers reaching out and bringing people together. I guess we can thank Min along with William for making the Rainbow-Keys family connection <3

  8. Louis Matino (@LouMatino) says

    April 22, 2018 at 11:04 am

    Love the pix of Will and of the cupcakes. Great job!

    • Lisa says

      April 22, 2018 at 11:38 am

      He would have eaten them all!

  9. Tracy says

    April 22, 2018 at 11:36 am

    William did live his life to the fullest and I have learned through his example. I see my kids passions and I let them pursue them just as William did. There are many instances when I see William shine through Cole. He was a great role model for him. Miss him dearly.

    • Lisa says

      April 22, 2018 at 11:38 am

      I am so grateful that William has left a lasting impression on your family. <3

  10. Evelyn says

    April 22, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    Do you think William and his Uncle Charlie are betting on horses in heaven?
    Loved the pictures of our beautiful boy and he definitely lived life to the
    fullest as his Uncle did!
    As always candles were lighted for them both at church today.
    Although he left us way to soon, we will all continue to celebrate his beautiful spirit.
    Love you, Auntie EV ❤️

    • Lisa says

      April 22, 2018 at 6:56 pm

      oh yes they are getting ready for the Kentucky Derby

  11. Carol says

    April 22, 2018 at 2:14 pm

    You’re all in my thoughts today. Heading to the bench later for some “Will time”. Big hugs mama…<3

    • Lisa says

      April 22, 2018 at 6:55 pm

      love that will spend this beautiful day at the bench

  12. Kerry crandall says

    April 22, 2018 at 4:03 pm

    May the Lord continue to fill your heart with grace every moment every day. You give so much to so many with joy.
    Wayne’s Birthday is Tuesday and coincidentally his fav is Boston Creme Pie. Even went to the Omni in Boston to enjoy the “original” so, I shall give yours a try . ♥️

    • Lisa says

      April 22, 2018 at 6:55 pm

      Thank you Kerry for the prayer and I am honored to have you try this recipe for Wayne’s

  13. Dawn Lowenstein says

    April 23, 2018 at 8:40 am

    This recipe looks and sounds delicious!

    • Lisa says

      April 24, 2018 at 10:10 am

      thank you….do you like to bake?

      • Dawn Lowenstein says

        April 24, 2018 at 2:10 pm

        I LOVE TO BAKE!

  14. thegsandwich says

    April 24, 2018 at 9:42 am

    I read this a few days ago Lisa and couldn’t comment on my I-Phone. This recipe looks incredible. I can’t imagine your loss, so I will only say that I am thinking and praying for you at this time.

    • Lisa says

      April 24, 2018 at 10:11 am

      Although we have never met I feel like you know me well. You are a kind and empathetic person thegsandwich and I am glad you have joined my circle <3

      • thegsandwich says

        April 24, 2018 at 2:05 pm

        I love your blog Lisa. You write from the heart all the time.

      • Lisa says

        April 24, 2018 at 2:05 pm

        thank you <3

  15. Barb Zornes says

    April 25, 2018 at 10:42 pm

    My dear Lisa – I’ve been out of town for a few weeks and am still catching on email, so I’m a bit behind. I loved this post, and your tribute to Will, and the Boston cream pie! That was the “cake” I always asked my mom for on my birthday growing up (either that, or cream puffs!). So I was immediately drawn to your recipe and story. I remember my Corey’s 30th very well…and it seems impossible that his next milestone will be his 40th, in January (coincidentally on the 23rd, like Will). Sending you love and prayers as I KNOW how much you miss your boy!! Hugs to you dear friend!

    • Lisa says

      April 26, 2018 at 6:00 am

      I very much enjoy watching your travels…so good for the soul all that outdoor activity. And when a recipe brings back childhood memories well that is good for the soul, too <3 Thanks for catching up with me

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