Today on DelmarvaLife –
We salute our Veterans and those who support them.
Jeff Merritt, found of Operation We Care joins us to talk about his efforts to support troops overseas and veterans here on Delmarva.
Honoring our veterans is important, not just today, but every day. Katie visits Commonwealth Senior Living to see how they are saluting residents who are veterans.
You will be hard-pressed to find somebody who has a bigger piece of Lewes in their heart, than author and Lewes native, Dr. James VanSciver. He joins us to talk about why this coastal town is so important to him and his latest book, About Lewes. For signed copies of About Lewes, contact Dr. VanSciver at paulamv723@gmail.com.
In our Throwback Thursday, “Secrets of the Eastern Shore” Author, Jim Duffy tells us the story of Unionville, in Talbot County. It was built by black Union veterans.
We check in with the team at Rock Bottom Paving to see why you can count on them to get the job dones, right and within your budget.
Jimmy shares a few thoughts from a veteran, to a veteran.
Simple Snack Cake
Are you one of those people who see cake as a way of getting more frosting into your mouth? If so, then you’re going to love our Simple Snack Cake. This snack cake is moist and lightly flavored, making it great for experimenting with all of your favorite frosting recipes!
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- See Notes for frosting options.
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 10- x 15-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring 1 cup butter and water to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in flour, granulated sugar, eggs, sour cream, salt, baking powder, vanilla, and baking soda until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Top with one of our delicious frosting recipes (Notes).
Notes
We’ve got plenty of great frosting options that make this Simple Snack Cake taste even more amazing! Some of our favorites include our Mocha Frosting, Caramel Frosting, and Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting. For even more ideas, be sure to check out our collection of Homemade Frosting Recipes!
