Today, July 31, 2013 is National Jelly Bean Day - a small bean-shaped type of confectionery with a soft candy shell and a jell interior which come in a wide variety of flavors. The confection is primarily made of sugar. It is also National Cotton Candy Day – a form of spun sugar And National Raspberry Cake Day Here is an easy recipe 1 box white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 1 box (4-serving size) raspberry-flavored gelatin 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup cold water 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed (3 cups) Fresh raspberries, if desired Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and bake cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely in pan, about 1 hour. Pierce cooled cake all over with fork. In small bowl, stir gelatin and boiling water until smooth; stir in cold water. Pour over cake. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Refrigerate 2 hours. Frost with whipped topping; garnish with raspberries. Store covered in refrigerator.
