Thunder Cakes by Patricia PolaccoWe picked up this book at the library today just randomly as I was there to get all apple books...but the cover illustration drew me in and I grabbed it.
Addison picked it for us to read before nap time. LOVED IT! It is a beautiful story about a grandma and her grand-daughter who is frightened of thunderstorms (and quite a few other things too).
At first I was worried that Addison, who is not scared of thunderstorms, would allow the book to actually convince him that there is something to fear in those big loud storms as he sometimes takes on other people's fears. But I pushed through and we learned about how the little girl fought one fear after another all to gather the ingredients for a Thunder Cake.
What is a Thunder Cake? Why it's a cake you make as the storm is approaching and then enjoy as the lights and noises break loose around you. The book (based on a true story) includes the recipe at the end. Addison's eyes lit up - "Mom! Can we make that during the next storm?" Now he can't wait for a thunderstorm!
Thunder Cake
Cream together, one at a time:
1c. shortening
1 3/4c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs, separated (Blend yolks in. Beat whites until they are stiff, then fold in.)
1c. cold water
1/3c. pureed tomatoes
Sift together:
2 1/2c. cake flour
1/2 c. dry cocoa
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
Mix dry mixture into creamy mixture. Bake in two greased and floured 8 1/2 in. round pans at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 min. Frost with chocolate butter frosting. Top with strawberries.
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