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Get ready to celebrate National Raspberry Cake Day on July 31! This delicious dessert has been around since the late 1800s and is a favorite of many. It's made with layers of sponge cake, raspberry jam and whipped cream, making it light and airy while still being rich in flavor. The tartness of the raspberries balances perfectly with the sweetness of the cake, creating an unforgettable treat that everyone will love.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Raspberry Cake Origins</div><div class='timeline-text'>The raspberry cake, made with layers of sponge cake, raspberry jam and whipped cream, originated sometime in the late 1800s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1918</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the early 20th century, the popularity of the raspberry cake increased due to its unique flavor combination and easy-to-find ingredients.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1967</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Raspberry Cake Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Raspberry Cake Day started to be unofficially celebrated in mid-20th century to honor this delightful dessert.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Expanded Varieties</div><div class='timeline-text'>Different variations of the classic raspberry cake emerged, including raspberry cheesecake, raspberry coffee cake and raspberry chocolate cake.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Internet Recipes</div><div class='timeline-text'>The proliferation of internet use saw countless raspberry cake recipes shared online, further increasing the cake's popularity.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake a raspberry cake</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making a raspberry cake from scratch is the best way to celebrate National Raspberry Cake Day. You can make a simple vanilla cake, or get creative and try something more complex like a layered sponge cake filled with raspberry jam and topped with fresh raspberries.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a bakery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Why not visit your local bakery and see what kind of raspberry cakes they have on offer? You could even buy one to share with friends and family or bring it to work to show off your baking skills.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a raspberry cake party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for an afternoon of baking and eating raspberry cakes. You could try different recipes, like cupcakes, muffins, tarts, or even pancakes!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make raspberry smoothies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you don’t want to bake anything, why not make some delicious raspberry smoothies instead? Add some frozen raspberries, yogurt, honey and ice cubes into the blender and you’ve got yourself a tasty treat!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a baking contest</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative by hosting a baking contest with your friends. Each person can make their own version of a raspberry cake. Then everyone can judge each other’s creations!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raspberry cake is delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Raspberry cake is a classic dessert that never fails to please. The sweet flavor of the raspberries pairs perfectly with the rich, moist layers of chocolate or yellow cake, and the soft texture melts in your mouth for an amazing experience. Plus, it's just so pretty to look at!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It is easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Thanks to boxed cake mixes, raspberry cakes are incredibly simple to make. All you need is a few ingredients and you're ready to go! Plus, many recipes only require a few minutes of mixing before they can be popped into the oven - so you'll be enjoying a slice shortly after starting!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a great way to indulge in something special</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Raspberry cakes are a luxurious treat that can make any occasion extra special. Celebrate birthdays or anniversaries with this decadent dessert, or use it as one of the highlights on your holiday table. Whatever the occasion, you can depend on raspberry cake to elevate any meal!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Raspberries themselves have myriad health benefits</h3><p class='facts-content'>Not only delicious, raspberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamin C. They're also high in fiber which aids in digestion and heart health, making your raspberry cake not only scrumptious, but good for you too!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The first cultivated red raspberries were grown in Europe</h3><p class='facts-content'>While wild red raspberry species are native to Asia and North America, it was in Europe around the 4th century that garden cultivation of raspberries first began.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Raspberry Cake has a global presence with various adaptations</h3><p class='facts-content'>From Britain's Victoria Sponge Cake often filled with raspberry jam, to Russia's 'Mars' Cake featuring raspberry jam, cocoa and walnuts — this dessert is loved and reinvented around the world.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>"Blackcap" is an old English term for Raspberries</h3><p class='facts-content'>Before there were cultivated raspberry varieties, wild "Blackcap" raspberries were commonly used in old English cakes - a nod to today's raspberry cake.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Raspberry Cake is often the star of traditional Afternoon Tea</h3><p class='facts-content'>In British culture, raspberry-filled cakes or similar variations are a quintessential part of Afternoon Tea — a tradition dating back to early 1840s England.</p></div></div>
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