Biology:Happy cake

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Short description: Hawaiian fruit cake
Happy cake
Happy cake 1967
TypeCake
Place of originUnited States
Region or stateHawaii
Created byDick Rodby
Main ingredientsPineapple, macadamia nuts, coconut
  • Cookbook: Happy cake

Happy cake is a tropical fruit cake invented by a Hawaiian restaurateur in 1967. It is often referred to as Hawaii's version of a fruit cake.[1] The Happy Cake is made from pineapple, macadamia nuts, and coconut.

History

The happy cake was invented at Kemo'o Farms Restaurant in Wahiawa, Hawaii in 1967 by Dick Rodby,[2] owner of the restaurant famous for live Hawaiian music.[3] The restaurant was also featured as "Choys" tavern in the Frank Sinatra film From Here to Eternity.

Surrounded by pineapple fields, Rodby was inspired to create his own version of a Hawaiian fruit cake and named it the "happy cake" registering the trademark Happy Cake in September 1969.[4] Cakes were ordered from all over the country as gifts and were popular in Hawaiian themed parties.[5][6]

Ingredients

The happy cake is a dense cake, made from local pineapple, macadamia nuts, and coconut.[7]

Fame

  • Over the years customers have included presidents[8] and Hollywood elite.[9][10][11]
  • Rodby opened a sister restaurant in California in 1982 to also promote and sell the Hawaiian happy cake.[12]
  • Baked in Honolulu, the happy cake still remains popular with local Hawaiians.[13][14]

See also

  • List of regional dishes of the United States

References

  1. ↑ Kasher, Robert (2005). Tropical Bob's Where to Eat in Hawaii. Perpetual Summer Publishing. P. 86. ISBN 0-9734333-2-9
  2. ↑ "Richard Rodby Obituary: View Obituary for Richard Rodby by Borthwick Mortuary, Honolulu, HI". Obits.dignitymemorial.com. http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Richard-Rodby&lc=4873&pid=155734271&mid=4981980&locale=en-US. Retrieved 2012-03-22. 
  3. ↑ "Hall of Fame Photo Gallery". Hmhof.org. http://www.hmhof.org/gallery/2008/richard_r.html. Retrieved 2013-11-02. 
  4. ↑ "TESS -- Error". http://tess2.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=4008:iuo7cj.2.2%5D#. 
  5. ↑ ”Benefit Features Polynesian Theme” The Daily Register, Red Bank – Middleton, New Jersey. August 1st, 1972. P. 11. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  6. ↑ "Luau Cake Ideas". Enjoyhawaiivacations.com. http://www.enjoyhawaiivacations.com/luau-cake-ideas.html. Retrieved 2013-11-02. 
  7. ↑ "Happy Cakes Live Up To Their Name". Govisithawaii.com. 2009-11-13. http://www.govisithawaii.com/2009/11/13/happy-cakes-live-up-to-their-name/. Retrieved 2012-03-22. 
  8. ↑ "Field Guide: Samsung Plaza - Honolulu Magazine - March 2011 - Hawaii". Honolulu Magazine. 21 April 2011. http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/March-2011/Field-Guide-Samsung-Plaza/. Retrieved 2013-11-02. 
  9. ↑ "The Magazine of Hawaiian Airlines - Current Issue". Hana Hou. http://www.hanahou.com/pages/magazine.asp?MagazineID=46&Action=DrawArticle&ArticleID=736. Retrieved 2013-11-02. 
  10. ↑ "Hawaiian Happy Cakes". Reallyhawaiian.com. http://www.reallyhawaiian.com/huli2/hawaiian-happy-cakes/. Retrieved 2013-11-02. 
  11. ↑ "Frank Sinatra Cake Designs, Decorating Ides and Pictures". Cakechannel.com. http://www.cakechannel.com/frank-sinatra-cakedesigns-decorating-ideas.html. Retrieved 2013-11-02. 
  12. ↑ Lodi News Sentinel, November 10, 1982. P. 11. Retrieved 2012-02-07.
  13. ↑ "StarBulletin.com | Features | /2005/12/14/". Archives.starbulletin.com. http://archives.starbulletin.com/2005/12/14/features/ingredient.html. Retrieved 2013-11-02. 
  14. ↑ Taketa, Mari (February 19, 2010). "The new Keeaumoku". The Honolulu Advertiser. http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2010/Feb/19/en/hawaii2190302.html. 



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