Celebrate Every Day

Did you know that today, January 27, 2021, is National Chocolate Cake Day?

Thank goodness it was all over Facebook or I wouldn't have known about it! Like we need a reason to eat cake.

Actually, we do need a reason, or a reminder, to enjoy all the good things in life, including cake. 

You can find out about all sorts of special days in a book called Chase's Calendar of Events - The Ultimate Go-to Guide for Special Days, Weeks and Months. I used to look at this book during slow times at the library reference desk. This annual book has been published since 1957 and includes all kinds of events and holidays for every day of the year. It's available through Amazon.

But, back to cake.

I made one of my favorite cakes today from the Yankee Kitchen. I posted this recipe back in 2012 and it deserves a repeat performance. Easy and delicious. Enjoy!

Downeast Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

Note: Buttermilk substitute: combine 1 TB. vinegar with 1 c. milk.  Let rest 5 minutes.

In saucepan, bring to boil 1 stick margarine, 1/4 c. cocoa, and 1 c. water. Set aside.  

In large bowl, mix together 2 c. flour, 2 c. sugar, 2 eggs, 2 ts. baking soda, 1/2 c. buttermilk, 1 ts. vanilla. Pour in cocoa mixture and mix well. Pour in a greased 13 x 9 pan.  Bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes.  

While baking, make frosting.  In same saucepan, bring to boil 1 stick margarine, 1/4 c. cocoa, 1/3 buttermilk.  Remove from heat.  Add 1 lb. confectioner's sugar. Beat well.  Add 1-2 c. walnuts.  Frost cake while hot (1-2 minutes after cake is out of the oven).