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How one cake — and its unexpected baker — helped shape my queer identity: My great-grandfather's pound cake showed me how to authentically express myself.

The King Arthur Blog

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June 9, 2026

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As a professional baker, baking is how I bring comfort to others. While my words sometimes fail, baking enables me to nurture the people closest to me; when I bake for someone, I do so because I care about them deeply. As a boy growing up, however, caring for and nurturing others weren’t traits I was rewarded for focusing on. The post How one cake — and its unexpected baker — helped shape my queer identity: My great-grandfather's pound cake showed me how to authentically express myself. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog.

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The King Arthur Blog

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· Jun 9, 2026

How one cake — and its unexpected baker — helped shape my queer identity: My great-grandfather's pound cake showed me how to authentically express myself.

As a professional baker, baking is how I bring comfort to others. While my words sometimes fail, baking enables me to nurture the people closest to me; when I bake for someone, I do so because I care about them deeply. As a boy growing up, however, caring for and nurturing others weren’t traits I was rewarded for focusing on. The post How one cake — and its unexpected baker — helped shape my queer identity: My great-grandfather's pound cake showed me how to authentically express myself. appeared first on the King Arthur Blog.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

This roadside micro-bakery sells out within an hour, but it’s a (literal) hike to get there

‘They were mesmerised’: A home baker has become an online sensation for selling elaborate South American cakes in Blue Mountains bushland.

Upworthy

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· Jun 29, 2026

Founder of Bitty & Beau’s Coffee tears up as son Beau serves her on his first day of work

I’ll carry that moment with me for the rest of my life. The post Founder of Bitty Beau’s Coffee tears up as son Beau serves her on his first day of work appeared first on Upworthy.

Kitchn

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· Jun 29, 2026

S’mores Dump Cake

It beats the campfire version. READ MORE...

Coconut & Lime

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· Dec 31, 2025

Black Bottom Bundt Cake

Rich chocolate Bundt cake based on my family favor Black Bottom Cupcake recipe.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 8, 2026

Three Questions With Kylie Jenner About Revisiting King Kylie Era for Pink-Drenched Dunkin’ Collab

The reality veteran and brand mogul talks to THR about donning a pink wig for Dunkin' and delivering creative input: I want it to feel authentic and personal, and something that makes sense for me.

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