Cake Collection (page 18)

Stanley Matthews at a dinner in Stoke last night to celebrate his 50th birthday. But the celebration -- at which Matthews was presented with a Spode bowl - came six weeks before the event owing to

Footballer George Best seen here celebrating his 26th birthday with his friends in a Marbella hotel, Spain May 1972

Sylvester McCoy as the Doctor and Sophie Aldred as Ace seen here on location near Arundel with the Cybermen during the filming of the Dr Who story called The Silver Nemesis. 28th June 1988

Prince Charles Big 40 40th birthday party with 1000 underprivileged children from The Princes Trust Joke joking being silly Charlie attempts limbo with Marie Blake November 1988

Morning Cafe society in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. Inhabitants from Stratford and surrounding areas have their morning coffee at the Shakespeare gallery cafe which is supposed to have been

Mum bought them a birthday cake - and the two year old Leese triplets got to grips with it at once, even trying to eat the candles. 28th November 1957

A clown helps out the waitresses at the yearly Daily Mirror Christmas Childrens Party December 1953 Neg No 7623

Jack Charlton (left) and his brother Bobby just after winning the World Cup in August 1966

Noele Gordon and Birthday Cake - Humpty Dumpty December 1951 Christmas tree in the background ecard03

Noele Gordon and Birthday Cake - Humpty Dumpty December 1951 Christmas tree in the background

Two babies enjoying their birthday cake. Circa 1950 NO USE FOR GREETINGS CARDS FOR 3 YEARS FROM 01/01/2018

Babys first birthday. 1947

Wedding cake made by Mr Schul for Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip 1947 Patisserie Chef putting the final touches on the icing on the three tier cake

Christmas Pudding November 1961 Theres Gold in them, the Australian dry fruit grower are sending 101 pudding to children and old peoples home throughout Britain this christmas

The happy couple cut the wedding cake at the reception 1949

Prince Charles on his 40th birthday in Birmingham to launch an exhibition of PYBT Business November 1988

Actress and singer Susan Maughan, celebrates her 21st birthday in her dressing room at the London Palladium before rehearsing for her role in " Swing Along". 1st June 1963

Kevin Keegan gets his birthday kiss from Julie Parkinson watched by team mate Terry McDermott. February 1983

Chimpanzees Rosie (left) and Bugsey squabble over a piece of cake which Tracy had just selected for herself. Southam Farm Zoo, Warwickshire. 25th January 1971

A first birthday on a budge for members of the English National Opera North on November 13, 1979. From the left: Hilary Straw, Adrian Martin, Rosie Ashe and Ron Leishman

Paul Gascoigne (Gazza)

Partners Sean Parkinson and Nick Gradiner outside the Metropolitan on Grey Street, Newcastle with the Brown Ale ice cream and cake in October 1998

The late actress Coral Brown who threw a birthday party for Charlie her Chohuahua. November 1961 P000354

Singer, Petula Clark seen here with Gilbert of Gilbert and Sullivan. November 1974 S74-6819

Signalman in the Royal Navy Andrew Cambpell about to eat a cake made for him by his mother for his 21st birthday during the Second World War May 1945

Childrens Birthday Party: Mrs. Meachim and her three sons all have the same birthday. September 1956 A263-006

Monkeys Party: Monkeys and baboons

Childrens Birthday Party: Mrs. Meachim and her three sons all have the same birthday. September 1956 A263-001

Christmas and New Party for the children of the London Fire Service. Ann Hall, aged 5, daughter of a fireman, cuts the cake. January 1945 P002380

Childrens birthday party: The birthday girl cuts the cake. March 1981 PM 81-01186b-001

Sport: Tennis: Television: Sue Barker. 21st birthday. April 1977 77-02204-001

Sport: Tennis: Television: Sue Barker. 21st birthday. April 1977 77-02204

Childrens birthday party: The birthday girl cuts the cake. March 1981 PM 81-01186b

Tommy Steele 1975 blowing out candles on cake

Neil Carlin from West Lothian Scotland who was born just as US astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon on 21st July 1969

Pamela (left) and Suzanne Nicholson tuck into their first birthday cake. P007068

Monkeys Party: Monkeys and baboons

Woman hand mixes the solution to make cream pies to be thrown. January 1970 70-00101-003

Old English Twelfth Night Customs: Twelfth Night Festivities will take place at the Grosvenor House tonight in aid of the United Charities

The girls at the South Warwickshire School of Nursing swopped uniforms for jeans and t-shirts for a combined end-of-term/Royal Jubilee party

Adam Faiths Cake at the Savoy: Elton John, Michael Parkinson, Nick Packinson (Chef) and Adam Faith. 1985. P009652

Entertainer Tommy Steele seen here celebrating his birthday

Actress Margaret Lockwood seen here at the Granada Cinema Willesden. October 1953 D6253-002

Children. Expressions. Nursery at Stanford Hill. December 1952 P012150

Too many cooks RAF cooks decorate a Coronation Lamprey Cake for the Queens Coronation. D1964

The crew of the Royal Yacht Britannia celebrate the crafts 21st Birthday. January 1975 75-00148-001

Animals-Monkey: PIP the monkey looked like having a very bleak Christmas hounded out of house and home by his parents. But now, thanks to zoo keeper Peter Wait

The bride and groom cut the cake. October 1953 D6213

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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.