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Angel Food Cake Day | Cashiers Historical Society
Written By: Mary Jane McCall | Issue: 2020/10 - October
Cashiers Historical Society invites everyone to join them in celebrating National Angel Food Cake Day on October 10 from 11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. at the pavilion on the grounds of the historic Zachary-Tolbert House.
Who doesn’t love to enjoy a holiday celebrating cake?
National Angel Food Cake Day celebrates the delicious, light and fluffy cake and is celebrated annually on October 10.
This delicious sponge cake originated in the United States in the late 19th century, and quickly became popular in households throughout America.
The first recipe in a cookbook for the white sponge cake is in Lettice Bryan’s The Kentucky Housewife of 1839. In 1871 a recipe was published titled Snow-Drift Cake and 10 years later it was known as Silver Cake.
In 1884, the name Angel Cake was mentioned for the first time and then in 1886 Angel Food Cake. The cake was named due to its airy lightness. It was said to be the food of the angels.
The Cashiers Historical Society feels certain that during this same time period Elvira Zachary probably had a recipe and made the cake for the many boarders staying at the Zachary Boarding House run by her husband Mordicai, so they’re delighted to bring the cake back for all to enjoy.
Whatever you want to call the delicious, light and fluffy cake, come and celebrate the day with Cashiers Historical Society. Board members will bake angel food cakes to share and all are invited to come and taste.
The grounds and all buildings will be opened this special day beginning at 11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M.
There is no charge for his event, but donations are always welcomed. Cashiers Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization and your donations make the work of the Historical Society possible.
