Rocky Road Day

Rocky Road Day is June 2nd

This day is dedicated to everyone's favorite ice cream flavor, Rocky Road! Whether you enjoy it as a classic ice cream flavor or in a cake or pie, today is the day to indulge in this delicious combination of chocolate, marshmallows and nuts. Let's take a look at the history of Rocky Road and how this tasty treat came to be.

History of Rocky Road Day

The origins of Rocky Road are a bit murky, but it is believed that the flavor was created in Australia in the early 1900s. The most popular theory is that a confectioner named Walter Palmer combined chocolate and marshmallows in an attempt to create a new flavor of chocolate bar. When the chocolate and marshmallows didn't meld together properly, Palmer added nuts and called the resulting mixture "Rocky Road."

The ice cream flavor was invented in March of 1929 by William Dreyer. It was then that the combination got its name. There are several different variations of rocky road, especially in other countries. For instance, Australians often add cherries, coconut, and turkish delight while Brits omit the nuts and add biscuits.

The flavor quickly caught on in Australia and soon made its way to America, where it became one of the most popular ice cream flavors. Today, Rocky Road is enjoyed by people all over the world and is a staple flavor in many ice cream shops.

How to Celebrate Rocky Road Day

If you're looking for an excuse to eat some Rocky Road today, June 2nd is the perfect day! Whether you make your own at home or enjoy a scoop from your favorite ice cream shop, make sure to indulge in this delicious flavor.

Have a rocky road party and invite your friends to bring a unique ingredient to add to your rocky road treats. 

Make a Rocky Road Cake:

Ingredients:

1 box devil's food cake mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup oil
3 eggs
1 (16 oz) can chocolate frosting
1 (8 oz) tub whipped cream topping
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9x13 inch baking pan.

2. Mix together cake mix, water, oil, and eggs. Pour into prepared pan.

3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool cake.

4. Spread frosting over cooled cake.

5. Pour whipped cream topping over frosting.

6. Sprinkle marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate chips over top.

7. Store cake in the refrigerator.

Happy Rocky Road Day!