Library of Congress celebrates America 250 with massive birthday cake
Teh library of Congress celebrated the Fourth of July with the unveiling of the National Birthday Cake tribute, a large cake commemorating America’s 250th birthday.The cake, created by renowned cake artist Grace Pak, is four feet wide and six feet tall, made using ingredients that highlight American roots, including whole-wheat flour from George Washington’s gristmill, Vermont butter, bourbon-soaked currants, and Swiss buttercream frosting. The design features contributions from representatives of all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories, showcasing symbols like Alaska’s Iditarod, indiana’s indycar heritage, Guam’s proa boat, Maryland’s blue crab, and West Virginia’s New River Gorge Bridge, among others. Portions of the cake were made for display rather than consumption. The tribute involved input from bipartisan members of Congress, cultural institutions like the Smithsonian, and student artwork from America’s Field Trip programme. The event included remarks from dignitaries and a ceremonial cake cutting, with pieces presented to young scouts. The cake will be exhibited at the White House Visitor center from July 7 to August 2.
The Library of Congress celebrated the Fourth of July with a cake worthy of America’s 250th birthday.
The National Birthday Cake Tribute was unveiled at the Library of Congress’s Madison Hall, according to a press release sent to the Washington Examiner.
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The six-foot-tall sculpture was made by acclaimed cake artist Grace Pak, owner of Duchess of Cameron. Pak is also known for competing on season three of Is It Cake?
An America 250 spokesperson told the Washington Examiner that the cake was four feet wide and six feet tall and stayed true to its American roots, as whole-wheat flour from George Washington’s gristmill at Mount Vernon was used to make it.
The tribute to America 250 showcased contributions from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories.
Ryan said only a portion of the cake was edible, since it will be going on display.
The cake was also made with Vermont butter, currants soaked in Kentucky bourbon, cardamom, thyme-infused honey, sautéed Granny Smith apple slices, and Swiss buttercream frosting.
Its design incorporates contributions from bipartisan members of Congress “representing every state and territory, alongside artwork from student winners of America’s Field Trip,” the statement said.
The contributions included Alaska’s Iditarod, Indiana’s IndyCar heritage, Guam’s proa boat, Maryland’s blue crab, and West Virginia’s New River Gorge Bridge.
In addition to the contributions made from private donors, a historical consultation was provided by the Smithsonian Institution and Colonial Williamsburg.
The celebration included remarks from Pak, America250 VP of Government Relations Tom Jensen, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), and Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN).
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The first pieces of cake from the ceremonial cake cutting were presented to two young scouts, Tiger Scout Harrison Yang and Daisy Scout Anneke Ziemke.
The National Birthday Cake Tribute will be on public display at the White House Visitor Center from July 7 through August 2.
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