What would a birthday or a wedding be without cake? Celebration cakes are a signifier of occasion, sometimes requiring superhuman effort to bake and decorate. We explore the surprisingly recent history of the celebration cake, uncovering the role of the British royal family, The Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake Book, and our evolving relationship with time itself.Guests: Christopher Thé, founder of Black Star Pastry and Hearthe, author of Modern Australian BakingAlysa Levene, food historian and author of Cake: A Slice of HistoryPamela Clark, co-author of The Australian Women's Weekly Children's Birthday Cake BookKC Hysmith, food writer and historianThe interview with Pamela Clark was recorded by Tall Story Films.This episode was originally broadcast on June 7, 2025.Get in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] episode of Every Bite was produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.

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