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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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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalCarrotCakeDay

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
XO Baking Gourmet Carrot Cake Mix - Flavorful Gluten-Free Carrot Cake - Two Layers#NationalCarrotCakeDay
XO Baking Gourmet Carrot Cake Mix – Flavorful Gluten-Free Carrot Cake – Two Layers
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 #NationalCarrotCakeDay
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
AmishTastes Arianna's Bakery Homemade Carrot Roll Cake Dessert, 23 Oz. #NationalCarrotCakeDay
AmishTastes Arianna’s Bakery Homemade Carrot Roll Cake Dessert, 23 Oz.

NATIONAL BLONDE BROWNIE DAY

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National Blonde Brownie Day on January 22nd recognizes a treat often referred to as blondies. 

Blonde brownies are similar to the traditional brownies known almost everyone.  In place of cocoa, brown sugar is used, giving it a sweet-tooth-satisfying molasses flavor!

Sheila G's Brownie Brittle BLONDIE Chocolate Chip- Low Calorie, Healthy Chocolate, Sweets & Treats Dessert, Thin Sweet Crispy Snack-Rich Blondie Taste with a Cookie Crunch- 5oz, (Pack of 6)#BlondeBrownieDay
Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle BLONDIE Chocolate Chip- Low Calorie, Healthy Chocolate, Sweets & Treats Dessert, Thin Sweet Crispy Snack-Rich Blondie Taste with a Cookie Crunch- 5oz, (Pack of 6)
Mr. Brownie Blondies | 8 Individually Wrapped Blondie Bites | Snack Packs for Kids & Adults | Real Belgian Chocolate#BlondeBrownieDay
Mr. Brownie Blondies | 8 Individually Wrapped Blondie Bites | Snack Packs for Kids & Adults | Real Belgian Chocolate
Sans Sucre Classic Blondie Brownie Mix (sweetened with Stevia)#BlondeBrownieDay
Sans Sucre Classic Blondie Brownie Mix (sweetened with Stevia)
Butterscotch Pecan Blondie Mix#BlondeBrownieDay
Butterscotch Pecan Blondie Mix

NATIONAL BLONDE BROWNIE DAY HISTORY

There is no found documentation of the beginning of National Blonde Brownie Day.  It is known, however, that this light-colored treat was actually invented in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Recipes for blonde brownies can be found in recipe books dating back into the 1940s and maybe even earlier.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalBlondeBrownieDay

While enjoying a blonde brownie would count toward celebrating the day, that may be much too simple. Blonde brownies also make a delicious addition to a layered trifle dessert. Add a scoop of ice cream to a freshly baked blonde brownie and top with your favorite syrup. If you prefer the lighter side, serve a blonde brownie with a serving of fresh fruit. Pineapple, cherries or apricots seem appropriate.  

Serve your blondies with tea, coffee or hot cocoa. And of course, you can’t enjoy them alone. You must extend an invitation to a friend or two. They’ll happily help you finish off a few blondies while catching up on the new year. You can make them for church, school or work occasions, too. 

Use #BlondeBrownieDay to post on social media.

Snickerdoodle Blondie - Brownies & Blondies - Gourmet Food Gift - Preservative Free & Certified Kosher - Box of 8 Individually Wrapped 2.5 oz#BlondeBrownieDay
Snickerdoodle Blondie – Brownies & Blondies – Gourmet Food Gift – Preservative Free & Certified Kosher – Box of 8 Individually Wrapped 2.5 oz
Sheila G's Brownie Brittle – Original Chocolate Chip Thin and Crispy Sweet Snacks, Family Size (Pack of 1, 14 oz), Rich Gourmet Brownie Bites Dessert#BlondeBrownieDay
Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle – Original Chocolate Chip Thin and Crispy Sweet Snacks, Family Size (Pack of 1, 14 oz), Rich Gourmet Brownie Bites Dessert
David's Cookies Gift Tin with 12 Cookies & 10 Brownies - Ideal Gift Basket for Special Occasions #BlondeBrownieDay
David’s Cookies Gift Tin with 12 Cookies & 10 Brownies – Ideal Gift Basket for Special Occasions
Mrs. Fields - Signature Brownie Bites Tin, Assorted with 54 Brownie Bites in our 3 Signature Flavors (54 count)#BlondeBrownieDay
Mrs. Fields – Signature Brownie Bites Tin, Assorted with 54 Brownie Bites in our 3 Signature Flavors (54 count)