It's National Cake Day: is there anything sweeter

On November 26 each year, cake lovers from all over the United States and beyond come together to celebrate one of the most deliciously innovative culinary holidays of the year: National Cake Day. This day, which germinate on gluttony and love to food, enables us to treat the taste of cake much more than that govern and also the taste of produce and social variety history where cake signify. In this blog post, we will learn about the history of cake baking, the evolution of the different types of cakes, and celebrations for this special day.

History of the Day:

In the United Kingdom, National Cake Day honors this long, proud history of cake and pastries. For generations, cakes have been a staple of British society: they figure during afternoon tea, special occasions such as weddings and birthdays and any event that is remotely celebratory. It is a day to highlight the value of preserving, promoting and developing the idea of cultural characteristics. An opportunity, too, for local bakers to display their originality and their talent. On November 26th, cake enthusiasts nationwide and around the world come together to pay tribute to one of the sweetest culinary traditions known to man: National Cake Day. Celebrated in the spirit of decadence and gastronomic delight, this day allows us to relish the delightful taste of cake, but also to appreciate the history and culture behind cake. In this blog post we will take a look at the origin of cake making the development of cake and the traditions of when we celebrate this beloved day. The addition of sugar and inhibition of an oven was a watershed in cake history. The first reference to a “modern-style” cake, using eggs to incorporate air and create a light texture, appears in the 18th century. These cakes, often creamy and tiered with icing, were once a luxury reserved for special occasions. Cakes have transitioned from status symbols to cherished celebration staples, mirroring larger social changes.

Why is it so good for small companies and our economy?

National Cake Day is about more than swooning over scrumptious pastries. It is also key to the success of small businesses and the economy overall. Here's how.

Support Local: National Cake Day reminds us to take a trip down to our local bakeries and patisseries. This surge also helps small businesses by providing them with more foot traffic and revenue.

Boosting Your Online Sales: Since the digital age, many bakeries, large and small, have transitioned to the web. National Cake Day is one of the best times to promote small businesses and present their delightful products, which leads to new online clients and an expanded scope.

Culinary tourism: Some foodies commemorate National Cake Day by taking trips to sample cake. They travel to other towns and cities and taste other cakes, thus supporting tourism and boosting local economy.

Generating employment: The boost in sales on National Cake Day often requires hiring more staff in bakeries generating job opportunities in the society.

Variety of cakes to make your Day special:

There are a multitude of tastes, shapes and styles of cake. Whether it be a classic we all know and love or an avant-garde vessel of culinary cosmology, there is a cake for all palates. The most well-liked types are:

Chocolate Cake– This decadent, indulgent cake is popular with birthday celebrations and other events, and most often we are seen it coated with chocolate frosting.

Vanilla cake is a classic base that can go with almost any combination of flavors and most frostings. It sparkles at weddings, at gala occasions.

Red Velvet Cakes:This Southern treat is famous for its bright color and cream cheese frosting and has gained legend status in the last several years.

Cheesecake: Not really a cake but a custard, cheesecake is a creamy, tart cake substitute with an endless array of flavours, e.g. topped with fruits or ganache chocolate.

Carrot cake: Also usually served with cream-cheese icing and nuts and very much enjoyed during the holidays, carrot cake is moist and spicy.

Fruitcake: A fruitcake is a rich cake made with candied or dried fruits, nuts, and spices, and optionally soaked in spirits, and is associated with the holidays; some fruitcakes have a tradition of being cured over time.

This is only one of the various kinds of cakes that has won hearts — and palates — of dessert admirers everywhere. The creativity that goes into cake-making means new trends sprout up all the time, opening up our cake horizons for flavors like matcha, lavender, and even savory cakes.

Some Recipes to Make your Day special

White Poinsettia Sheet Cake

It's a treasure of decadent but not too decadent vanilla brown butter cake, tart-sweet cranberry curd filling, and light yet luscious white chocolate whipped cream topping in every bite.

Ingredients

Baking spray

Brown Butter Cake batter

Whipped Cream Frosting, divided

Cranberry-Orange Filling

White Chocolate Candy Leaves

Fresh bay leaves

Gold dragees

Directions

Preheat oven to 325° F; spray a 13- x 9-inch baking sheet with baking spray. Use parchment paper to line the bottom and sides, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides.

Prepare the Brown Butter Cake as directed ; spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Tap the pan a few times on counter to release air bubbles.

Place in a preheated oven and cook until the centre springs back lightly on being touched, and a wooden pick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 50 to 55 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 mins. Transfer to pan and then cool completely, about 2 hours, on a wire rack. (+The middle may sink a bit as it cool)

If the cake has a dome shape on top, use a serrated knife to slice it off. Discard the trimmings.

Transfer the cake to a serving plate, cut side down; discard parchment. Spoon 1/2 cup of the frosting into a piping bag or a zipper-style plastic bag; snip a 1/2-inch hole in the tip or one corner.

Make a 1/2-inch-tall border of frosting around the edge of the cake. Spoon the filling within the border and spread it as evenly as possible. Reserve 1/4 cup of frosting if you'd like to do the sides. Pipe more of the topping over the filling and smooth out, if necessary. 

Using a piping bag filled with frosting, pipe three small mounds — about 6 inches apart — of frosting on the top of the cake as bases for the poinsettias. You can tuck candy leaves into mounds in star formation, stacking them and piping more frosting on the backs of the leaves according to necessity.

Cranberry upside-down cake

Ingredient:

· Unsalted butter

· Light brown sugar

· Fresh or frozen cranberries

· Orange

· Kosher salt

· Ground ginger and cinnamon

· All-purpose flour

· Baking powder

· Granulated sugar

· Eggs

· Sour cream

· Vanilla extract

· Whole milk

· Powdered sugar

Instructions:

Step 1:

For brown sugar topping, melt butter in a cast-iron skillet. Add brown sugar in medium temperature for melting. After cooking, remove it

Step 2:

Prepare cranberries, in a bowl, mix cranberries with the orange zest and juice, salt, and ginger. Spoon cranberry mixture over sugar in skillet.

Step 3:

 Prepare cake batter, combine the dry ingredients and set aside. Beat sugar and butter together, followed by eggs one at a time. Mix on medium-low speed. Lastly, add in beat the vanilla and sour cream. Add the mixtures of milk and flour in separate pieces combining well after each addition, ending of course with flour. Combine and beat three or four minutes on medium until lump free.

Step 4:

Dollop batter evenly over cranberry mixture in skillet. Put it onto a large rimmed baking dish and roast for 40–45 minutes in the preheated oven.

Step 5:

Let the being cool: Cool the pan, place on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then flip. Carefully flip the warm cake out onto a serving platter.

Step 6:

Dust with icing sugar and serve warm after inverting the cake. As for powdered sugar, this delicately solution cures into the cake, so be sure to top it right before serving. Optional: add chopped almonds. Top it off with whipped cream or ice cream!

Why National Cake Day Matters

In a world that rarely ever stops, National Cake Day serves as a reminder for us all to take a minute and indulge in the simpler things in life. Not Just Dessert: A Celebration of Culture, Creativity, and Community Whether you consume at home or in a pastry shop, National Cake Day is a celebration of sugary frivolity. How are you going to celebrate it this year? Set aside November 26th for a bake sale, share or taste of your favorite flavor. We need to get a cake to celebrate, cause there is no party without a cake!