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NATIONAL GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE DAY

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National German Chocolate Cake Day is observed by chocolate lovers annually on June 11.

Although the name may sound like the cake originated in Germany, it did not.   The cake’s roots can be traced back to 1852 when American, Sam German, made a type of dark baking chocolate for the American Baker’s Chocolate Company.  Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate’s brand was named in honor of Sam German.

Over 100 years later in 1957, a recipe for “German’s Chocolate Cake” appeared as the Recipe of the Day in the Dallas Morning Star.  This recipe, created by Mrs. George Clay, used the Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate, and it became quite popular.  During this time, General Foods owned the Baker’s brand and distributed Mrs. Clay’s recipe to other newspapers around the country.  The current name of German Chocolate Cake, as we know it today, came to be as publications started dropping the ‘s.

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Celebrate by enjoying a piece of German Chocolate Cake with friends.  Include photos on social media using #GermanChocolateCakeDay.

The Ultimate German Chocolate Cake Book: Mastering The Art of German Chocolate Cakes (New and Improved Baking styles)#GermanChocolateCakeDay
The Ultimate German Chocolate Cake Book: Mastering The Art of German Chocolate Cakes (New and Improved Baking styles)
Duncan Hines Signature Perfectly Moist German Chocolate Cake Mix#GermanChocolateCakeDay
Duncan Hines Signature Perfectly Moist German Chocolate Cake Mix
Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Frosting - Coconut Pecan#GermanChocolateCakeDay
Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy Frosting – Coconut Pecan
The Black Cake Company German Chocolate cake#GermanChocolateCakeDay
The Black Cake Company German Chocolate cake

NATIONAL APPLESAUCE CAKE DAY

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National Applesauce Cake Day is observed annually on June 6th.  This food holiday is a day to enjoy a delicious piece (or two) of the moist and tasty applesauce cake.

In any cake recipe, applesauce may be substituted for the butter or oil for a healthier alternative.   It is also said that one-half cup of applesauce may be substituted for one egg in some baking recipes for those who have egg allergies.

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Make one yourself or visit your favorite bakery. Enjoy with friends and with Afternoon tea. Use #ApplesauceCakeDay to post on social media.

Applesauce Cake Recipe and other - cookbook#ApplesauceCakeDay
Applesauce Cake Recipe and other – cookbook
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Hello! 50 Applesauce Recipes: Best Applesauce Cookbook Ever For Beginners
Mott's Applesauce, 48 Oz Jar (Pack Of 8), No Artificial Flavors, Good Source Of Vitamin C, Nutritious Option For The Whole Family#ApplesauceCakeDay
Mott’s Applesauce, 48 Oz Jar (Pack Of 8), No Artificial Flavors, Good Source Of Vitamin C, Nutritious Option For The Whole Family
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NATIONAL HAZELNUT CAKE DAY

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June 1st is a day to spend some time in the kitchen baking up a delicious hazelnut cake as you take part in National Hazelnut Cake Day.

We call hazelnuts by a variety of names, including filberts, Pontic, and cobnuts. In North America, they are native to the Midwest, North and South Eastern United States and Canada.

These sweet and buttery nuts complement a variety of recipes. That’s why they go so well in a cake all their own. They also combine well with chocolate making a delicious spread. Many hazelnut cake recipes include a hazelnut spread as a topping or in between layers. Hazelnut also enhances the flavor of coffee, bread, muffins, and puddings. And don’t forget ice cream. Hazelnuts make delicious ice cream that when combined with cake can turn out an amazing ice cream cake.

Let your creativity flow during this baking holiday and bake something flavorful to share!

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HOW TO OBSERVE #HazelnutCakeDay

Bake up your favorite hazelnut cake and savor the delicious reward. Serve it with iced coffee on a sunny patio or balcony. You can also make hazelnut cupcakes and deliver them to someone as a surprise. Share your favorite hazelnut cake recipes using #HazelnutCakeDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL BLACK FOREST CAKE DAY

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March 28th recognizes a decadent and delicious dessert on National Black Forest Cake Day. Black Forest cake is the English name for the German dessert Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte, meaning “Black Forest cherry torte.”

Most often, bakers layer several layers of chocolate cake with whipped cream and cherries between each layer to make Black Forest cake. Then they decorated the cake with whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and chocolate shavings. Some traditional recipes call for sour cherries between the layers and a Kirschwasser (a clear liquor distilled from tart cherries) to be added to the cake. In the United States, bakers usually do not use alcohol. However, in Germany, the liqueur is a mandatory ingredient. Otherwise, the cake can not legally be sold under the Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte name.

The cake is named after the specialty liquor (Schwarzwalder Kirschwasser) of the region of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) mountain range in southwestern Germany.

Celebrating National Black Forest Cake Day: 25+ Delectable Recipes to Cheer Up with Your Friend: Delicious Holiday Cookbook#BlackForestCakeDay
Celebrating National Black Forest Cake Day: 25+ Delectable Recipes to Cheer Up with Your Friend: Delicious Holiday Cookbook
Black Forest Cakes: Recipes cookbook #BlackForestCakeDay
Black Forest Cakes: Recipes cookbook
The German Baking Book: Cakes, Tarts, Breads, and More from the Black Forest and Beyond#BlackForestCakeDay
The German Baking Book: Cakes, Tarts, Breads, and More from the Black Forest and Beyond
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Peninsula Premium Cocktail Cherries | Award Winning | Deep Burgundy-Red | Silky Smooth, Rich Syrup | Luxe Fruit Forward, Sweet-Tart Flavor | Gourmet | American Grown & Made

Beyond the history of the cake, bakers and pastry chefs create elegant displays when baking Black Forest cake. The combination of rich chocolate layered with layers of contrasting color and bold red cherries offer bakers an opportunity to design remarkable pieces. Their decadent interpretations leave us with fantastic memories and a sweet piece of cake to enjoy, too. 

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HOW TO OBSERVE #BlackForestCakeDay

With cake holidays, we can celebrate in many ways. Visit your favorite bakery and order a delicious black forest cake to bring home. Or, break out the cake pans and bake one up yourself. Show off your keen baking skills with one of these delicious recipes! You can also watch cake decorating shows to see what bakers design with a black forest recipe. What’s your favorite slice?

As you celebrate, be sure to use #BlackForestCakeDay to post on social media.

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CADBURY ROYAL DARK Black Forest Cake Dark Chocolate Candy Bars, 3.5 oz (14 Count)
Dare Whippet Black Forest Cookies, 285g/10.1oz (Imported from Canada)#BlackForestCakeDay
Dare Whippet Black Forest Cookies, 285g/10.1oz (Imported from Canada)
Niederegger Marzipan Black Forest Marzipan Torte 185 g#BlackForestCakeDay
Niederegger Marzipan Black Forest Marzipan Torte
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ChocZero Keto Black Cherry Jam – No Sugar Added, Low Carb, Keto Friendly, Fruit Spread Alternative, Gluten Free, Naturally Sweetened with Monk Fruit

NATIONAL BAKED ALASKA DAY

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Ice cream and cake come together on February 1st in a celebration called National Baked Alaska Day.

An elaborate dessert that is also known as “Omelette Norvegienne,” Baked Alaska is made with hard ice cream on a base of sponge cake and covered in a shell of toasted meringue.

In the United States in 1867, an earnest debate erupted over the potential purchase of Alaska from Russia. Secretary of State William Seward agreed to a purchase price of $7 million, and Alaska became a United States territory in 1868. Those of the opinion that the purchase was a giant mistake referred to the purchase as “Seward’s Folly.”

Enter Charles Ranhofer, the chef at Delmonico’s Restaurant in New York City. He was notorious for naming new and renaming old dishes after famous people and events. Capitalizing on the heated controversy surrounding the purchase in the frozen north, Baked Alaska fit the bill. It was cold, nearly frozen, and quickly toasted in a hot oven before serving.

He served as the chef at Delmonico’s from 1862 to 1896. During his tenure, he also created Lobster Newburg, another famous dish honored with a national food holiday.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NATIONALBAKEDALASKADAY

Cake and ice cream go so well together. What better way to enjoy it than with a topping of meringue? You can also take one of your favorite recipes and name it after an epic event in your life. 

Use #NationalBakedAlaskaDay to post on social media.

Great Baked Alaska Recipes: Tasty Baked Alaska Cooking Guide #NationalBakedAlaskaDay
Great Baked Alaska Recipes: Tasty Baked Alaska Cooking Guide
Bormioli Rocco Alaska Dessert Bowls, Set of 6#NationalBakedAlaskaDay
Bormioli Rocco Alaska Dessert Bowls, Set of 6
Drip Grind Baked Alaska Flavored Coffee #NationalBakedAlaskaDay
Drip Grind Baked Alaska Flavored Coffee
Yummy Baked Alaska Recipes: Sweet & Savory Baked Alaska: How to Make a Baked Alaska#NationalBakedAlaskaDay
Yummy Baked Alaska Recipes: Sweet & Savory Baked Alaska: How to Make a Baked Alaska