National Banana Cream Pie Day
National Banana Cream Pie Day is observed next on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 (67 days from today).
National Banana Cake Day is celebrated on March 2 every year across the United States. In the 1880s, bananas were introduced to the United States, and since then a number of banana recipes have popped up in restaurants around the country. Since the middle Ages, these cream cakes have been made by people who make puddings, custards and most importantly, ice cream.
Some facts about National Banana Cream Pie Day
The traditional custard cake has been modified into a recipe to create a delicious and flavorful banana cream cake. Dating back to the 19th century, banana cream cakes are found in cookbooks. Today, recipes are flooded with cookbooks and on the internet because of this delicious cake. In the 1950s, the United States Armed Forces’ soldiers considered banana cake as one of their favorites.
Banana and cream add a lot of other flavors that bakers love to experiment with in the kitchen. Both chocolate and peanut butter are mixed well with bananas. So are many other ingredients. It has no surprise to discover recipes when you discover the sheer amount and variety to choose from. It is a testament to how many people enjoy and love banana cream puffs.
History of National Banana Cream Pie Day
A cream cake is just as the name implies if you buy or make one you will usually get a thin pastry with a thin crust covered with a thick custard crust. The top is usually a thick layer of whipped cream, and depending on the chef that can be topped with coconut, nuts, or sugar or chocolate.
The custard cream pudding that makes up its centerpiece is similar to the creme, the main part of many French tarts. It is usually made from milk, flour, cream, and eggs and has a thick, soft, smooth consistency that helps give creampie a shimmery look.
You've probably seen cupcakes used as a comedy gimmick by clowns and in children's cartoons and shows where getting a cake in the face is a worthwhile way to do it. Although usually when used on TV, a cream cake would be a plate of whipped cream, with absolutely no bananas in it!
The English version of banana cake is called 'banoffee' pie, which is a compound word of 'banana' and 'toffee'. This recipe is richer than its American counterpart, named condensed milk and toffee and often served with ice cream.
Celebrating National Banana Cream Pie Day
Here is a simple way that all you really need to do to successfully observe this day is get your hands on one of the sweet treats! You don't have to go far to find a supermarket or bakery that can sell you a portion or two, but to really get into the spirit of things, you can always try making your own. !
To make a delicious banana custard tart, you only need a few ingredients - crust, milk, cream, eggs, bananas, sugar. Simply pour your custard mixture into the pie crust and top with whipped cream - add flour with some powdered chocolate or crumbled toffee.
Observed
National Banana Cream Pie Day has been observed annually on March 2nd.Dates
Thursday, March 2nd, 2023
Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
Sunday, March 2nd, 2025
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2027