National Cake Day 2022: Celebrate this holiday season with these amazing cakes

It’s National Cake Day today in the United States. Today, we celebrate the love for cakes, the beloved delicacy that’s become a part of American culture. National Cake Day is celebrated every year on November 26.

Folklore suggests that cakes originated in ancient Greece and Egypt. According to some beliefs, there are certain "bread-like" rich cakes that have Viking origins. Thus, the sweet delicacy loved by billions across the globe has a centuries-old tradition. The love of cake is generational, with grandmas and grandchildren loving it alike.

Here are some historical events that took place on National Cake Day:

• The only recipient of the Medal of Honor, Dr. Mary Walker, was born on November 26, 1832.
• President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday on November 26, 1836.
• The famous movie, Casablanca, was released on November 26, 1942.
• Maurice McDonald, the co-founder of McDonald’s, was born on November 26, 1955

Following are two of the most famous cake recipes in the US and across the globe:

Black Forest Cake
Black Forest cake is arguably the most common cake in the world. In some parts of the world, it’s also called the Black Forest gateau. It’s a chocolate sponge cake originating from Germany, with rich layers of whipped cream in between, topped with a lace of cherries.

Cheesecakes
Cheesecake is probably the most "American" cake of all, though it originates from Greece. A cheesecake has a giant layer of a mixture comprising cheese, sugar, and eggs on a base usually made from crushed cookies. Cheesecakes literally come in dozens of flavours and variants.

FAQs:

1. When is National Cake Day?
   It is celebrated every year on November 26.
2. Where did cakes originate from?
   Ancient Greece and Egypt.