National Coconut Torte Day

National Coconut Torte Day is an annual American holiday dedicated to this amazing dessert. Coconut is a popular ingredient in many sweet dishes, due to its original flavor it is in demand all over the world. It is celebrated on March 13.

History

The history of National Coconut Torte Day is not reliably known, nor is the dessert itself. Based on data on the appearance of the famous Bounty and Raffaello candies in the second half of the 20th century, it is worth assuming that coconut cake also appeared in the 1950s or slightly earlier.

Coconut cake is most popular in the southern states of America. The classic recipe is a set of biscuit cakes covered in frosting and decorated with coconut shavings on top. To avoid excessive dryness of the cakes, they are often impregnated with cane sugar. Some people prefer to use rum (coconut, like rum, is associated with secluded islands in the middle of the ocean). The glaze is usually made with a protein-sugar base. It is possible to incorporate buttercream into the recipe to make the flavor of the cake more intense. Some experts recommend using coconut milk when making the cake.

Interesting facts

• The name coconut comes from the Iberian language, El coco. The word meant a mythical hairy monster. Coconut gets this name because of its hairs on the shell.
• The exact place of origin of the coconut has not been determined. The debate is still going on. It may have originated both in the region of the Asian Ganges River delta and in South American countries.

How to celebrate

On National Coconut Torte Day, visit a restaurant/café that has this dessert on the menu. You can have the cake made to order in pastry shops. If you want to test your culinary skills and surprise your family or friends, make the dessert yourself. Recipes can be found on the Internet, additionally watch the instructional video.

Spread the word on social media. Ask other users if they have ever tried coconut cake and what kind of impression the dessert left.

When is National Coconut Torte Day celebrated in 2024?

National Coconut Torte Day is observed on March 13 each year.

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