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Have your cake and know it

The word cake dates back to the ancient days of the Vikings. It traces its origins from an Old Norse word 'kaka'.

Today, cakes are made from various combinations of refined flour, some form of shortening, sweetening, eggs, milk, leavening agent, and flavouring. The first cakes, on the other hand, were more bread-like, and sweetened with honey, nuts and dried fruits.

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