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NATIONAL PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE DAY

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National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day on April 20th celebrates a sweet cake that contains pineapples and cherries. Americans have been enjoying this springtime cake since the early 1900s when many cakes were made in cast iron skillets.

To make a Pineapple Upside Down Cake, line the bottom of a cake pan with pineapple rings. Then place a cherry in the center of each ring followed by a butter and sugar mixture. Finally, cake batter is poured over the pineapples and baked. When the cake is done, it is turned upside down onto a platter before serving, revealing a delightful and delicious masterpiece. For an extra treat, serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream. 

The bright quality and simplicity of this cake announces spring with its flavor. And it can even be made in ramekins to serve individually. Pineapple upside down cakes also make a terrific presentation for teas and brunches. 

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Bake up a pineapple upside down cake. Whether you use fresh or canned pineapple, it will bring a brightness to your table. Serve this tropical cake warm for the best impact and your whole family.

Use #PineappleUpsideDownCakeDay and share your pictures of your cake on Social Media.

NATIONAL CARROT CAKE DAY

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National Carrot Cake Day on February 3rd, celebrates one of America’s favorite flavors of cake. In the carrot cake, we get to eat our cake and veggies, too!

Carrot cake closely resembles a quick bread from its preparation to its final consistency. Quick breads mix the wet and dry ingredients separately before combining, and the final product is coarser than a traditional cake. Creamy frosting separates the layers and often complements the spice of the cake. Cinnamon and nutmeg go well with the natural sweetness of carrots. Many bakers add nuts or raisins to their recipes as well. 

The carrot’s natural sweetness may have been selected as a substitute in the Middle Ages when sugar was hard to find or expensive. Carrot cake most likely developed from a carrot pudding which could be savory or sweet.

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Bake a carrot cake to celebrate. Include friends and family by inviting them to join you. Serve a hot beverage or two. Don’t forget, use #NationalCarrotCakeDay to share on social media, too!

Mrs. Freshley's Iced Carrot Cake Value Pack Bundled by Tribeca Curations | 16 Count#NationalCarrotCakeDay
Mrs. Freshley’s Iced Carrot Cake Value Pack Bundled by Tribeca Curations
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XO Baking Gourmet Carrot Cake Mix – Flavorful Gluten-Free Carrot Cake – Two Layers
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Dulcet Gift Baskets Favorite Decadent Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Dessert Gift Box of 2 Trays the for Holidays, Birthday, Sympathy, Get Well, & Family or Office Gatherings for Men & Women
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AmishTastes Arianna’s Bakery Homemade Carrot Roll Cake Dessert, 23 Oz.

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY

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National Chocolate Cake Day celebrates the cake more people favor. And more often than not, we celebrate our special occasions like anniversaries, birthdays and weddings with cake. Why not enjoy chocolate cake on January 27th every year?

In America, chocolate was consumed primarily as a beverage until the 1830s or 40s. Chocolate cakes, as we think of them today, mostly did not exist then.  According to the Dover Post, the chocolate cake was born in 1765 when a doctor and a chocolate maker teamed up in an old mill.  They ground up cocoa beans between huge millstones to make a thick syrup. The liquid was poured into molds shaped like cakes, which were meant to be transformed into a beverage.  

A popular Philadelphia cookbook author, Eliza Leslie, published the earliest chocolate cake recipe in 1847 in The Lady’s Receipt Book.  Unlike chocolate cakes we know today, this recipe used chopped chocolate.  Other cooks of the time such as Sarah Tyson Rorer and Maria Parloa all made contributions to the development of the chocolate cake and were prolific authors of cookbooks.

Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist Butter Recipe Fudge Cake Mix#ChocolateCakeDay
Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist Butter Recipe Fudge Cake Mix
Betty Crocker Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix | Chocolate Frosting | 1 - I AM CAPABLE MAGNET.#ChocolateCakeDay
Betty Crocker Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix | Chocolate Frosting | 1 – I AM CAPABLE MAGNET.
Everything Chocolate: A Decadent Collection of Morning Pastries, Nostalgic Sweets, and Showstopping Desserts#ChocolateCakeDay
Everything Chocolate: A Decadent Collection of Morning Pastries, Nostalgic Sweets, and Showstopping Desserts
Taste of Home Chocolate: 100 Cakes, Candies and Decadent Delights#ChocolateCakeDay
Taste of Home Chocolate: 100 Cakes, Candies and Decadent Delights

The first boxed cake mix was created by a company called O. Duff and Sons in the late 1920s.  Betty Crocker released their first dry cake mixes in 1947.

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Obviously enjoy Chocolate Cake. Make your own or visit your favorite bakery. Share with family and friends. Use #ChocolateCakeDay to post on social media.

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David’s Cookies Triple Chocolate Cheesecake 10″ – Pre-sliced 14 pcs. Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake, Fresh Bakery Dessert Great Gift Idea for Chocolate Lover Women, Men and Kids Cheesecake For Delivery
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David’s Cookies Triple Chocolate Cake 10″ – Birthday Cake For Delivery No Sugar Added Pre-sliced 14 pcs. Creamy Chocolate Cake, Fresh Bakery Dessert Great Gift Idea
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Chocolate Loaf Cake, Decadent Chocolate Chips & Tennessee Whiskey, 10 oz.#ChocolateCakeDay
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Chocolate Loaf Cake, Decadent Chocolate Chips & Tennessee Whiskey, 10 oz.
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Send a Cake Explosion Box Gift with Flying Butterfly Surprise & Candy – Birthday, Holiday, Special Occasion – Birthday Treat for Women, Men, Adults, Kids

NATIONAL BOSTON CREAM PIE DAY

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National Boston Cream Pie Day serves up a delicious dessert on October 23rd each year. Pie lovers, move along.  Cake lovers, pull up a chair. Let’s celebrate the cake with an identity crisis! Boston Cream Pie is a chocolate frosted, custard-filled cake that is loved by millions.

The name says Pie, and the taste says Cake. This treat is a favorite for almost everyone and those who love it can overlook its name confusion. Looking for a taste of this without the work? Lucky for you this can be found in some Eclairs and a donut version as well.

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Henry and Henry Bavarian Cream Pie & Pastry Filling, 2 Pound with By The Cup Spatula Knife
World Class Cakes: 250 Classic Recipes from Boston Cream Pie to Madeleines and Macarons #BostonCreamPieDay
World Class Cakes: 250 Classic Recipes from Boston Cream Pie to Madeleines and Macarons

With creamy custard and covered in chocolate this treat is hard to say no to what ever you call it. It’s so popular that Massachusetts made it its official dessert in 1996.


In 1856, at Boston’s Parker House Hotel, French chef Monsieur Augustine Francois Anezin created this pudding and cake combination.
The decadent cake comprises two layers of sponge cake filled with vanilla-flavored custard or creme patisserie. The cake is then topped with a chocolate glaze, such as a ganache or sometimes powdered sugar and a cherry.

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Celebrate the dessert with a slice of homemade Boston Creme Pie made from the following recipe. Be sure to invite someone to share it with you and make it a real celebration. Don’t want to bake? Visit your favorite bakery and give them a shout out while you’re there. Take a selfie and share it on social media.

Use #BostonCreamPieDay to post on social media.

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JJ Bakery Duos Boston Cream Pie
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Oats Overnight – Boston Cream – 20g Protein, High Fiber Breakfast Shake – Gluten Free, Non GMO Oatmeal (2.7 oz per meal) (8 Pack + BlenderBottle)
Boston Creme Donut Frosted Pop Tarts, two 13.5oz Boxes (8 Toaster Pastries in each box for a total of 16) 8 Count (Pack of 2) #BostonCreamPieDay
Boston Creme Donut Frosted Pop Tarts, two 13.5oz Boxes (8 Toaster Pastries in each box for a total of 16) 8 Count (Pack of 2)
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think! Protein Bars, High Protein Snacks, Gluten Free, Kosher Friendly, Sweet Treat, Boston Creme Pie, 10 Count
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NATIONAL CAKE DECORATING DAY

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National Cake Decorating Day on October 10th recognizes the creative artist who elevates cake design to another level. 

Many professional cake decorators started their careers as hobbyists. It allows them to express themselves in an edible form. We make or purchase decorated cakes for many of life’s events, from baptisms and birthdays to weddings and anniversaries. Decorated cakes help carry out the theme of any party or event.

Did you know cake decorators use at least six different types of icings? Depending on the kind of cake, they may use more than one type. Some help keep the layers together like glue. Others form designs better. And still, other types of icings or frosting add details.

Cake Decorating for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to Decorating Like a Pro#NationalCakeDecoratingDay
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6 Types of Icing or Frosting
  • Butter Cream – This soft and very spreadable icing is tasty and preferred by bakers. It’s made with sugar and either lard, butter, or margarine.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting – By combining Butter Cream frosting and cream cheese, this rich and soft frosting pairs well with cupcakes and red velvet cake.
  • Fondant – Made with gelatin, glycerine, shortening, and other ingredients, this sculptable and moldable frosting builds a variety of designs on cakes.
  • Meringue – Egg whites, cold water, and granulated sugar beaten to a frothy consistency create a beautifully light and airy frosting. The final product may be served chilled or cooked to a crisp. This frosting often will be found on top of tarts or pies.
  • Royal Icing – A paste-like frosting, Royal Icing dries to a hard shell. Made from egg whites, icing sugar, and lime juice, this icing readily accepts colors.

We ooh and awe at a beautifully presented meal or dessert. Cake decorators take the challenge and offer us works of Van Gogh, Monet, Frida Kahlo, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Julia Morgan in pastry form. Not only do we celebrate with dark chocolate ganache, but our eyes can’t imagine the feats before us. At times, cake artists also create sugar art, too. They delight us with their flavors and inspiring designs. 

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Decorate a cake. Thank your favorite cake, decorator. Give them a shout out and let them know you appreciate their hard work and dedication. Share your favorite designs or your memories of past cakes that impressed you.

What would you like to see in cake design? If you’re a cake decorator, share with us your most impressive decoration. Show off! And while you’re at it, pat yourself on the back, flour print and all. Just started? Find a Wilton@Joanne class near you.

Be sure to invite someone to enjoy a delicious decorated cake. Use #NationalCakeDecoratingDay to post on social media.

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Food Coloring Liquid Set – Jelife 20 Colors Liquid Easter Eggs Dye Kit Edible Cake Decorating Color Flavorless Vibrant Food Dye for Baking Macaron Frosting Fondant Cookie(6ml/Bottles)