A humble confection, born of devotion and celestial symbolism, lies at the root of a tradition we now take for granted. Though its form may seem simple — round, unassuming, perhaps modest in flavor — ...

White, marble, chocolate, red velvet, devil’s food, ice cream and more—there are hundreds of types of birthday cake in the world, each beautiful in its own sugary way. Odds are, you have a slice (or ...