A Brief History of Cake

Mm-hmm Beautiful of a one who said that Hey there sport, I'm the owner of this fine little establishment that's your service. What's your name Johnny? Well, Johnny, what could I do for you today? Well, I... Say, how about I take you on a magical little trip, my boy, into the wonderful history of cake? According to food historians, the first culture to show any evidence of baking skills and interests were the ancient Egyptians. However, they were much more bread-like, and instead of sugar, they were sweetened in honey. And in medieval times, bakers often made fruitcakes and gingerbreads, seeing as they could last for many, many months. But it wasn't until the Industrial Revolution where the cakes we have come to know and love were made. And thanks to George Stevenson, the invention of railroads made cake ingredient-getting so much more convenient. You could say that it made baking a... piece of cake? Ah! So, have you ever wondered why these guys are round most of the time? They actually symbolize the cyclical nature of life, particularly the sun and the moon. But, yes, the round shape of a cake tends to symbolize our embarkment on a new journey in our little lives. And when you give it to someone, it pretty much says that... you're important and we love you. Hmm. And so, Billy... Johnny! Whatever. Did you know that the word cake is derived from the Norse word kakka? And that many historians have attributed the word cake to many kinds of cake. Well, hey there! Would you like to know about the history of...