topic Re: Memorial Day gathering cake in Recipes

Memorial Day gathering cake

simplyfriends — Tue, 23 May 2023 23:42:11 GMT

I'm planning to make this cake for a family get together this weekend. Our family has quite a few retired military and we like to celebrate with a bbq. I'm bringing one of the desserts. Im going to see if I can find a raspberry cake mix or maybe I'll use strawberries and use a strawberry shortcake cake mix.

Will you be celebrating and what are you making?

Re: Memorial Day gathering cake

simplyfriends — Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:21 GMT

I guess it's self explanatory but just follow the baking directions and cooking time on your cake.

(the recipe is from The Spruce Eats)

Here are the frosting directions:

Re: Memorial Day gathering cake

AuntG — Tue, 23 May 2023 23:56:57 GMT

If a sugar cookie crust was used, that same look could be used for a fruit pizza.

Re: Memorial Day gathering cake

LizzieInSRQ — Wed, 24 May 2023 05:53:45 GMT

@simplyfriends i think you mean that youll try to find a strawberry cake mix, not a strawberry shortcake mix. Thats a totally different bisciut-like item.

Sounds like it will be a hit!

Re: Memorial Day gathering cake

KingstonMom — Wed, 24 May 2023 08:51:19 GMT

@simplyfriends

I've always been tempted to try that cake when I see the recipe!

Let us know how yours turns out please!

From the ingredients I bet it's a big YUMMY!

Re: Memorial Day gathering cake

haddon9 — Wed, 24 May 2023 08:51:48 GMT

I've made a similar looking flag cake like that in the past. This weekend we are havng some family over and I think I will offer a strawberry shortcake...store bought since I'm not in the mood for baking.

Re: Memorial Day gathering cake

LindaSal — Wed, 24 May 2023 14:30:31 GMT

We are having a quiet weekend this weekend except for Saturday. My cousin's band is playing on Saturday at an outdoor venue 4-8 PM. Supposed to be beautiful in the northeast this weekend so it will be fun. Just going to stop for a pizza ahead of time.

Whatever you are doing, I hope you enjoy

Re: Memorial Day gathering cake

Foxxee — Wed, 24 May 2023 16:38:52 GMT

We never celebrate Memorial Day because it is remembering those who died protecting our country. Most likely it is a sad day for those who lost their loved ones.

Re: Memorial Day gathering cake

AuntG — Wed, 24 May 2023 20:56:32 GMT

@Foxxee I liked that the OP called it a gathering. I think "Memorial Day Celebration" misses the whole point. However, we do cook out and ask people over.

Re: Memorial Day gathering cake

Foxxee — Wed, 24 May 2023 22:14:54 GMT

@AuntG wrote:
@Foxxee I liked that the OP called it a gathering. I think "Memorial Day Celebration" misses the whole point. However, we do cook out and ask people over.

@AuntG

The OP did indeed use the word "celebration."

"Will you be celebrating and what are you making?"

This is my comment.

"We never celebrate Memorial Day because it is remembering those who died protecting our country. Most likely it is a sad day for those who lost their loved ones."

The OP asked if we will be celebrating? I told her "no" and why.

Re: Memorial Day gathering cake

AuntG — Wed, 24 May 2023 22:38:38 GMT

I liked that the OP used the word GATHERING in the title of her thread.

Re: Memorial Day gathering cake

simplyfriends — Thu, 25 May 2023 01:09:43 GMT

@Foxxee Most of the men in my life (father, brothers, several uncles and several nephews have all served our Country during war time. And YES we all gather together and celebrate their service 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

Re: Memorial Day gathering cake

Knit-Chick — Fri, 26 May 2023 12:29:02 GMT

My gosh, don't pick on the OP for what was said. I don't believe that anyone who uses the phrase 'celebrating memorial day' really means that they are truly celebrting the fact that people have died for our country.

@simplyfriends beautiful cake and tribute! Enjoy! It's just my hubby and I this year, so we're going to grill out, probably something simple. I'm thinking of making a small blueberry cobbler to have with ice cream.

Re: Memorial Day gathering cake

JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 27 May 2023 14:01:48 GMT

Memorial Day weekend is usually our spring yard cleanup, flower planting, and remulching weekend. This year that should go a little quicker since DH has already gotten a jump on it. We're picking up our mulch tomorrow.

As for food, it's going to be simple since it's just us two.

Bacon Cheeseburgers with the usual toppings

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Mixed Berries w/SF Cheesecake Fluff

🇺🇸

Re: Memorial Day gathering cake

lork — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:40:22 GMT

Each year I try to return home to my small, rural Kansas community for Memorial Day. We decorate family graves, reminisce with family and friends, and attend the cemetery services. Those services never disappoint. There's group singing, taps, a gun saute, and the reading of every service person's name who is buried there. This year there was also a brief history given of the eight service people who actually died during their enlistment. Large American flags are flown for each honored service person, which is quite an undertaking for the small community. They are beautiful, and add so much to the peacefulness of the occasion. One of the local churches provides a community lunch (as a fund raiser) following the graveside service. It is delicious and always well attended. This year's menu was: smoked pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, (choice of salads) potato salad, pasta salad, fresh fruit salad, watermelon, coleslaw, with (choice of) pie for desert. .

Re: Memorial Day gathering cake

vabreeze — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:13:16 GMT

@lork

I appreciate your sharing of the Memorial Day observance in your hometown.