The English word 'cake' can be traced back to 13th century and it comes from 'kaka', a Norse word (from the viking times). Back then bakers often made gingerbread and fruitcakes as they could last a long time.
With that said, cake has been around for a lot longer, and it is believed that the first ones date back to the Ancient Egyptians. However these were more like sweetened bread with added nuts and dried fruits.
When most of us think of cake we picture round ones with icing. This tradition started around the 17th century in Europe.
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