
Soft delicious, savory cakes light up any occasion. There are several kinds of yummy cakes and they have always delighted Americans for ages. Here is a look at the history of cakes in U.S. Learn about the origins of different types of scrumptious cakes in this infographic.
Boston Cream Pie
This confectionery consisting of chocolate, hot milk and pastry cream was created at Bostons Parker House Hotel.
Baked Alaska
It was created at Delmonico’s restaurant to celebrate the purchase of Alaska. Meringue, pound cake and sherbet go into it.
Minnehaha Cake
This consists of brown sugar frosting, raisin, almond mixture and white cake.
Classic Lane Cake
It is associated with a literary pedigree. Pecan, coconut, bourbon mixture and white cake go in its making.
Chocolate Blackout
This fudgy chocolate cake pudding was created by Ebingers Baking company.
Stained Glass Cake
Also known as crown jewel cake, broken glass cake and broken window cake, it is made of pineapple juice, cream mixture, Jell-o cubes and Graham cracker crust.