Francesco’s Valentine’s Day Cake- Feb 2010

Ever wonder why we have this silly holiday? My husband who is not American does not believe in it nor does he really participate in it.  I think of it as a reason to celebrate Love in general.  Who cares if it’s totally commercial and cheesy?

This year my Valentine’s Day is dedicated to my son Francesco who loves unconditionally because he doesn’t know any better yet. He wakes up with a smile and brings my husband and I happiness all day long.

  For his 1^st Valentines Day we made Nonna’s “Giorno e Notte” cake in heart shapes.

They are very simple typical recipe that she makes and my husband loves.  By adding cocoa to half the cake batter at the end they become “day and night”.

Happy Valentines Day Francesco!

Francesco watching his cake cook in the oven.