Modern cakes were first baked in Europe around the mid-17th century. They were not frosted. Why did they start frosting cakes?
- As a status symbol - because sugar was very expensive only the rich could afford a frosted cake
- To add flavor since the cakes were more like breads or biscuits
- To impress the King since one needed the Kings permission to open a bakery
- To better preserve the cake since there was no modern refrigeration available
Answer
The correct answer is D) To better preserve the cake since there was no modern refrigeration available.
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