Rosalynn Carter, the queen of desserts, is making waves even in the afterlife with her legendary strawberry cake! Move over, ghost stories, it’s time for a sweet tale.
So, there’s this former First Lady extraordinaire, Rosalynn, who recently left us at the ripe old age of 96. But fear not, her spirit lives on in the form of a recipe that’s got everyone buzzing.
Hold on to your oven mitts because the US National Archives spilled the beans on Rosalynn’s secret weapon – her “Carter family favorite” strawberry cake. Yep, you read that right. Forget state secrets; we’re talking about the secret ingredient that made hearts melt and taste buds do the cha-cha.
In a move that proves even the archives have a sweet tooth, they tweeted, “Today, we honor the remarkable legacy of Rosalynn Carter, whose warmth touched the nation. As we remember her, we share one of her favorite recipes—a classic strawberry cake—reflecting the sweetness she brought to so many. 🍓” Talk about a sweet tribute!
Now, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of this dessert magic. Picture this: a recipe written on official White House letterhead, because if you’re going to make a cake fit for a First Lady, you might as well go all out. The ingredients? Packaged yellow cake mix, strawberry Jell-O, cooking oil, chopped nuts, eggs, flour, and of course, strawberries. It’s like a party in your mouth, and everyone’s invited!
And the instructions? Oh, they’re as simple as a sitcom plot. Toss everything together, pop it in the oven for 45 minutes, and voilà! You’ve got yourself a slice of history, served either plain or with whipped cream. It’s so easy; even a presidential candidate could do it.
So, the next time you’re in the mood for a dessert fit for a First Lady (or just want an excuse to use that White House letterhead you’ve been hoarding), whip up Rosalynn’s strawberry cake. Who knows, maybe her spirit will sprinkle a little extra sweetness into your kitchen. Happy baking! 🍰👻
Today, we honor the remarkable legacy of Rosalynn Carter, whose warmth touched the nation. As we remember her, we share one of her favorite recipes—a classic strawberry cake—reflecting the sweetness she brought to so many. 🍓https://t.co/9lSX4ApYjz#RememberingRosalynnCarter pic.twitter.com/yF0r9PZkfN
— US National Archives (@USNatArchives) November 20, 2023