Cake Collection

CAPITALIST PYRAMID, 1911. American Socialist poster

Man smashing cake on other mans face

Heath Robinson Drawing Room 2 of 4
Heath Robinson Does Away with Servants - Patent Applied for by " The Sketch" in the Drawing-Room. A family in the Drawing Room, which is a typically Heath Robinson design

Shirley Temple / Cake
SHIRLEY TEMPLE American child star of the 1930s, tucking into her birthday cake

Balanced diet, computer artwork. A balanced diet shown as segments of a pie. The pie shows what proportion of the diet should be made up of each of the major food groups

A selection of jelly and cake moulds

Buttered crumpets

Iced cupcakes stacked to form a tower

Basbousa, Egyptian semolina cake, Middle Eastern food, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Colomba cake (dove cake) with cream sauce, an Italian speciality for Easter Day, Italy, Europe

Trdelnik, a traditional sweet Czech pastry, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Colomba (Italian Easter cake), Italy, Europe

Australian Lamington
Lamingtons with Australian flag

Hamster - with cake and candle Digital Manipulation: added left eye - replaced left foot - removed nuts from foreground
JD-7229-m Hamster - with cake and candle John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

DOG - Chocolate Labrador puppy laying down with cup cake Digital Manipulation: Added background & cake (Su)
JD-22390-m DOG - Chocolate Labrador puppy laying down with cup cake John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Doggy Birthday Cake
A doggy chef with a birthday cake with lots of candles on it. Date: early 1930s

Tea party. Decorated cakes on a saucer surrounded by gerbera flowers

DOG. Jack russell terrier wearing bow tie sitting at table with Birthday cake
JD-22300-M-C DOG. Jack russell terrier wearing bow tie sitting at table with Birthday cake John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wedding cake
A photograph showing the finishing touches being made to the wedding cake of George, Duke of Kent to Princess Marina of Greece in 1934

Little Lady Bountiful - a young girl in a white summer gown offers her less well-to- do friends (one of whom has been collecting reeds) a slice of cake

Alice: lion and Unicorn
LION AND UNICORN Alice with the Lion and the Unicorn - and a plum cake

Playing with Cake Mix
A little girl plays with the cake mix with a wooden spoon

Two Grey Squirrels on a mini picnic bench having a birthday party Date: 18-Mar-19

Snooker player Ronnie O Sullivan, pictured the day before his 16th birthday. 4th December 1991

Picture No. 12010872
Sphynx Cat wearing Happy Birthday hat Digital manipulation Date:

Old Houses in the High Street - Banbury, Oxfordshire. This is The Vivers Building - a house built in 1650 for a mercer called Edward Vivers. Date: circa 1910

Gibbs Happy Families - Mrs Bun the Bakers wife. 20th century

First of the Royal Wedding Cakes Mr Jack Bryant and girl employees of Huntley & Palmers inspect the wedding cake in its glass case at Reading today

Queen Charlottes Ball 1939
Debutantes curtsy as H.H Princess Helena Victoria cuts a giant birthday cake at Queen Charlottes Ball at Grosvenor House. The ball was one of the most important dates in the social calendar

Royal wedding cake for Princess Margaret
The official wedding cake presented by J. Lyons for the wedding of Princess Margaret to Antony Armstrong-Jones in May 1960. Date: 1960

Royal Wedding 1871 - wedding cake
A magnificent royal wedding cake for the wedding of Princess Louise to the Marquis of Lorne in 1871, made by Queen Victorias chief confectioner at Windsor Castle

Advertisement for Viota "Afternoon Tea"cake mixture, one packet makes 18 of the most
Advertisement for Viota " Afternoon Tea" cake mixture, one packet makes 18 of the most delicious home-made cakes in the world. Date: 1924

W Heath Robinson - At the At Home

Sheree Winton, her son Dale Winton (centre looking over his cake), celebrate Dales 3rd birthday. Dale, mum and friends, close their eyes and make a wish as he blows out the candles on his cake

Alfred in the neatherds cottage, c878 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Alfred in the neatherds cottage, 1864. King Alfred the Great was King of Wessex from 871 to 899. Here, sitting in a cottage he is interrupted by the neatherds wife

Trade catalogue for jelly and cake moulds 1911
Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing jelly and cake moulds in a variety of shapes. Date: 1911

Wedding of Dan Everard and Dollis Brook
Scene at the wedding reception of Dan Everard and Dollis Brook, performers in the Pelissier Follies. The wedding took place at Finchley Parish Church, north London

Advert, Bolland & Sons, Chester, Wedding Cakes
Advert for Bolland & Sons, Chester, Wedding Cakes, as supplied to The Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales. 1897

Afternoon Tea (oil on canvas)
XPG443305 Afternoon Tea (oil on canvas) by Shakespeare, Percy (1906-43); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Nautical Christmas Cake
Captain Hover, the Master of the Goodwin Lightship, with a Christmas cake modelled in the shape of the lightship, the customary gift of Mr. E.A. Anderson of Broadstairs. Date: 1930s

Arabic Countries, food, arabic biscuits, traditional

The Not Forgotten Royal Tea Party, 1937
Cutting the cake for wounded soldiers at Buckingham Palace: Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth attend the Not Forgotten Tea Party at the Royal Riding School at Buckingham Palace

Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, Bakers Man... 20th century

Royal Wedding 1947 - the cake
Wedding cake made by Mr F. Schul of McVitie and Price in Harlesden, London for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten in November 1947

Croissants. Flaky crescent-shaped puff pastry, traditionally served for breakfast

Advertisement for Viota cake mixes, marketed by Stoddart & Hansford Ltd of Islington Green, London. Who's been helping Mother

A Name day - Brate, Fanny (1861-1940) - 1902 - Oil on canvas - 88x110 - Nationalmuseum
FIA5399105 A Name day - Brate, Fanny (1861-1940) - 1902 - Oil on canvas - 88x110 - Nationalmuseum Stockholm by Brate, Fanny (1861-1940); National Museum, Stockholm

Cartoon, January, Twelfth Night, Drawing Characters -- part of a series of Christmas and New Year cartoons. circa 1840s

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"Cake: A Sweet Delight that Transcends Time and Borders" Indulging in a slice is like taking a bite out of history, culture, and joy. From the iconic capitalist pyramid depicted in the 1911 American Socialist poster to the whimsical contraptions showcased in Heath Robinson's Drawing Room series, it has always been intertwined with human expression. Who can forget the adorable Shirley Temple enchanting audiences while enjoying her favorite treat? Cake knows no age or boundaries; it brings smiles to young and old alike. And speaking of variety, a selection of jelly and cake moulds showcases the endless possibilities for creative confections. Sometimes, though, cake becomes an instrument of playful mischief as seen when one man gleefully smashes it on another's face. It reminds us that even amidst laughter and silliness, there is room for sweetness. Buttered crumpets offer a different kind of delight—a warm embrace on chilly mornings accompanied by tea or coffee. These comforting treats have become synonymous with British tradition. Venturing further into global flavors, we encounter Basbousa—an Egyptian semolina cake that tantalizes taste buds across Middle Eastern cuisine. Its rich texture reflects both Egypt's culinary heritage and its place within North Africa. Meanwhile, Iced cupcakes add a touch of elegance to any celebration—tiny canvases adorned with swirls of frosting and sprinkles that bring joy with every bite. Easter celebrations around the world introduce us to Colomba cakes—the dove-shaped Italian specialty symbolizing peace and renewal. Served alongside cream sauce or enjoyed alone, these delicacies honor traditions passed down through generations. And let us not forget Australia's beloved Lamington—a sponge cake coated in chocolate icing then rolled in coconut flakes—a true national treasure Down Under. Cake unites people from all walks of life; it transcends borders as effortlessly as it satisfies cravings.