My dad always had a boxed cake ready for us when we got home from our first (and last!) days of school. I didn't think much about it at the time but now as an adult I've eally come to cherish the memory.
I've got my own kid now who unfortunately never got to meet his pops, but I'm gonna keep his memory alive with the same tradition. I did it last year too and see no reason to stop!
This one is the vanilla cake from Yossy Arefi's Snacking Cakes, and the frosting is chocolate swiss meringue buttercream from King Athur's Baking School cookbook. The preschooler asked for seconds. Well, thirds, but I had to cut him off somewhere.
by TastesLikeChitwan
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I love that! I’m going to steal this idea when my kiddo starts “big school”
What a lovely tradition! Also, chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream is my favorite. You would have had to cut me off at thirds too.
What a beautiful tradition to carry on! The cake looks fantastic, and I’m sure your dad would be so proud. It’s those little moments that become the best memories.
This is such a cute idea! 🥹🥹
I know this tastes great.
I love this idea! So sweet!
I love that tradition!!
I’m 100% doing this if I ever have kids. Love this!
Needs more frosting
That’s so cute! I also have a tradition where I make sweet treats for the first and last day of school. This year was m&m cookies.
Your cake looks amazing! It’s the perfect frosting to cake ratio!
It looks so good
The icing 🧁 looks superb
That looks delicious!! Oh my gosh
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WHAT AN AWESOME TRADITION.
LOVE THIS SO MUCH!
That looks delicious, and I absolutely love this tradition. What a sweet tradition to cherish!
Every time your kids eat this, you should take a pic and save it in a little book or photo album!
Love the idea!
Looks sooo delicious! 🥰🥰👏👏👏
I love this idea. No kiddos yet, so maybe I’ll start with my first day back to college next semester
This looks amazing!!!
Looks yummy
I absolutely love this tradition! My daughter is already in 3rd grade but I’m going to start this next year.
Love the tradition! Looks awesome.
Love the story behind it and the cake looks great. Is the SMBC flavored with cocoa powder? Is it a mild chocolate flavor? I’ve only done vanilla SMBC thus far
That is such a nice memory and tradition. Hope your kiddo had a wonderful first day of school!
I’m going to start this!
Awww I remember your post from last year. So glad that you’re keeping the tradition alive!
I want to do this for myself as a teacher 😂
I think I need to start this tradition when my daughter starts kindergarten next week!
This looks fantasic. Seriously, something to be really proud of.