My Favorite Things-Cake
There is nothing that says “Celebration” quite like cake. It is used during birthday parties, retirement parties, anniversaries and especially weddings. They are often seen during baby and bridal showers as well as those congratulating a promotion and other joyful occasions. There are a variety of cake recipes on the Internet, in cookbooks, and even Grandma’s secret recipe box.
While there is no official origin to the cake, it was first recorded in Medieval England, where cakes were made more like sweet breads with flour. They were also recorded in Greek and Roman history, which were normally combinations of nuts and honey. In American they were traditionally afforded to only the very rich, since cake was a sign of well being. They became more widespread during the 19th Century and the Industrial Revolution, as trains and other technology make the ingredient more accessible and less expensive to the rest of the population.
Cake, while delicious to eat, can be quite tricky to get just right, especially when it comes to getting it out of the pan and frosted. It is a delicate pastry and can crumble in a very easy fashion. Abide by a few tricks given by Gourmandia.com’s chefs, and you should have a perfect cake every time. For example, always use shiny pans, and grease and flour them.
This divine confection is so substantial that it has bred two diametrically opposed varieties…Angel Food and Devils Food. Angel Food cake is lighter and has a sponge like texture, where as Devil Food cake is dark, moist and rich. There are varieties to include vegetables, such as carrot cake, though they are not known for being particularly healthful. Whatever type of cake you prefer, it has the same result. A sense of deep satisfaction and comfort for the soul.
