A Birthday Cake Steeped in History
By Dana Davis
Reporter, Carbon County Comet
Every family has that one recipe everyone requests for birthdays. In my family, it’s this old-fashioned spice cake from my mom’s cookbook. My oldest daughter, my youngest sister, and my dad all put in their orders months in advance. And honestly, who could blame them? The cake is fragrant, flavorful, and a little bit nostalgic—warm, comforting, and a touch of magic in every bite.