Problem: Article: To turn your plain cake into a rich, chocolate cake, swap 1/2 cup (65 g) of cocoa powder for 1/2 cup (65 g) of the all-purpose flour. You can also add 1 cup (175 g) of bittersweet chocolate chips to make a double-chocolate cake. Consider frosting your chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting or chocolate buttercream. Adjust the flavor of your plain cake by stirring in a little flavoring extract when you add the eggs to the batter. Consider using vanilla, lemon, almond, coffee, coconut, or orange blossom extract to your batter. If you're making a citrus-flavored cake, try rubbing the zest from 1 lemon, 1 orange, or 1/2 of a grapefruit into the sugar for the cake before you cream it with the butter. This will release citrus oils into the sugar. Whisk 1 teaspoon (2 g) of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of ground cardamom or allspice, and a pinch of ground black pepper to the dry ingredients of your plain cake. Once you've made the spiced batter and baked the cake, you might want to frost it with cream cheese buttercream. For extra spice, stir 1 tablespoon (7 g) of grated ginger into butter and sugar mixture. To give your cake a little extra color or crunch, add a handful of chopped or slivered nuts, such as almonds or pecans. You could also scatter colorful sprinkles for a festive birthday cake or a crumbly streusel to make a simple coffee cake. For the crunchiest texture, use toasted nuts instead of raw nuts. If you don't want to bake with eggs, use a vegan egg substitute or 3 fluid ounces (89 ml) of milk, buttermilk, or sour cream instead of the 2 eggs. Keep in mind that your plain cake will be a little dryer than a cake made with the eggs. To make a completely vegan plain cake, you'll also need to use a vegan butter product and substitute alternative milk, such as almond or oat milk, for the buttermilk. Purchase a gluten-free baking flour that's designed to use in place of all-purpose flour. You should be able to use substitute the same amount of gluten-free baking flour as the all-purpose flour called for in the recipe, so it's easy to use! If you'd like to substitute gluten-free flour, such as almond or chickpea flour, follow the manufacturer's instructions for baking with it. Keep in mind that the texture of your cake may be more crumbly than if you bake with all-purpose flour.
Summary: Substitute some of the flour with cocoa to make a chocolate cake. Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons (4.9 to 9.9 ml) of an extract to add flavor. Add spices to the dry ingredients for a warm spice cake. Scatter toppings over the plain cake before you bake it. Use an egg substitute if you'd like to make an eggless cake. Make a gluten-free cake by adjusting the flour.

Problem: Article: Get an early start by looking ahead and planning in advance. People get busy and schedules get filled up, so it is best to start planning at least a month ahead of time. This is especially important if the romantic evening is for an anniversary or other special occasion. Begin considering activities and thinking about special moments that your partner will enjoy. Look at both of your schedules and find a good day. If you know that your loved one is exhausted during the workweek, plan it for the weekend instead. To ensure you will both be free for your romantic evening, make sure to mark it on both of your calendars. Decide whether you want the evening to be a surprise for your partner, or if you would like them to know about it ahead of time. If you would like them to know, you can simply invite them by saying something like, “I was thinking we could do something special for our anniversary. Would you like to go out for a special evening?” If you would like to surprise your partner, you can have a friend help you and schedule a fake outing for that day so that your partner won’t have anything else going on. For example, your friend could plan an activity with you and your partner on that same day and then cancel at the last minute, ensuring your partner’s availability without giving away your romantic plans. Make sure that this evening will be about your partner. Think about what he or she likes, including food, places, and activities. This will help you to plan a memorable evening that your partner is sure to enjoy. You could make a list of some of your partner’s favorite things and find a way to include them in your evening. For example, if your partner loves nature, you could make sure that your romantic evening includes a walk on the beach. Note that there are two types of romantic evenings. The first type is to do something special at home and the second type is to plan an evening out. Both can be great for a romantic date with your loved one. To make this decision, consider whether your partner generally enjoys going out or staying in. You want them to be comfortable.  Staying at home is a good choice so that you will have privacy and not be distracted by other people. Going out is a good choice because it can make for a special evening by doing something out of the ordinary.
Summary: Start early. Pick a time and date. Invite your partner or surprise them. Think about your partner’s preferences. Decide whether you would like to go out or stay in.

Problem: Article: If you're still in secondary school, let your teacher know Groundhog Day is coming a few days in advance. Let them know how much you enjoy Groundhog Day, and ask them if you can learn about Groundhog Day as a class. Your teacher might even plan some fun Groundhog Day festivities, like making Groundhog Day crafts or watching Punxsutawney Phil on TV together. If you'd like, ask your teacher if you could bring a Groundhog Day-themed to treat, like groundhog-shaped cookies or Groundhog Day cupcakes. Some cities in North America have their own Groundhog Day celebrations. Depending on the town, they might have a parade, town festival, or live animal shows celebrating Groundhog Day. Contact your city government to find out about Groundhog Day festivities for times and locations. All is not lost if your city doesn't celebrate Groundhog Day. Celebrate it with your loved ones or visit a city that has special events. Groundhog lodges are clubs in Pennsylvania that preserve German immigrant culture. Dozens of groundhog lodges across the state celebrate Groundhog Day with food, games, speech, and songs. Look for a lodge closest to you, and join in on their celebrations. Because groundhog lodges seek to preserve the dying Pennsylvania German dialect, speeches will often be given in this language. Besides watching Phil leave his burrow, Punxsutawney also hosts an entire weekend of festivities. In the morning, town citizens gather for an annual breakfast. A celebration tent in the center of town hosts fun activities, like a cornhole tournament and top hat decorating contest. Then, in the evening, you can join the Groundhog Ball at the local country club. In the off-season, Punxsutawney also hosts a wine festival where Punxsutawney Phil makes a special appearance.
Summary:
Ask your teacher if you can celebrate Groundhog Day in class. Look for local festivities happening in your city. Check out a groundhog lodge festival. Visit Punxsutawney's annual celebration.