Sweet City

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How Many Layers is Too Many?

A cake quest.

Mahira Rivers
Jan 22, 2024
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What can I possibly say about cake that hasn’t already been said? Sometimes I have to resist the urge to be original, and just say the thing I want to say.

Like a Rorschach blot, layer cake can be anything to anyone. It’s a snack, it’s a celebration. It’s good for breakfast and as dessert. A layer cake’s uncanny ability to adapt to our whims and wants ma…

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