Cake the podcast

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Cake is not just a food, it’s an emotion. From the history of cake to the iconic cakes of our childhood, State Library of Queensland’s Cake the podcast takes you on a sweet journey that connects you to memories, community and family. Learn about the people, the places and the recipes that have influenced our insatiable taste for cake. Join our award-winning host, Kaitlyn Sawrey of Who is Daniel Johns? podcast fame, and tuck into stories about lamingtons, pineapple cake, CWA scones, moon cake, Greek funeral cake, big cakes, celebration cake, and more … wherever you get your podcasts.

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Nov 06 2023 2 mins

The Lamington – A Tropical Success Story?

Nov 13 2023 27 mins

How the realities of the tropics changed how we cook and may have led to an Australian icon: the Lamington. Jacinta Sutton from the Collections Team at State Library of Queensland dives into the archives to find the characters who changed the way we cook. Featuring: Jacinta Sutton from the Collections Team at State Library of Queensland dives into the archives to find the character

As Queensland as Pineapple Pie

Nov 13 2023 26 mins

Chances are if you're a Queenslander you're obsessed with pineapple, but how did the original foodie influencer get us to start putting pineapple in our cakes? Featuring: Aunty Dale Chapman of My Dilly Bag talks about growing up in Western Queensland, and her memories of upside-down pineapple cake. Ann and Anne of The Pineapple Princesses blog (inspired by Ruby Borrowdale, featurin

A Woman’s Place is in the Boardroom

Nov 21 2023 29 mins

From Australia’s first female company director to the woman-led mill that produced a family dynasty and revolutionised baking with pre-mix recipes, to the mum of four becoming an international cake mogul - we look at how three women of Queensland have shaped and been shaped by cakes. Kate Atkinson (nee Maclurcan) - great-granddaughter of Hannah Maclurcan, author of Mrs Maclurcan'

Fried Scones at the Ration Shed

Nov 28 2023 35 mins

Doing a lot with a little - how the people of Cherbourg fell in love with fried scones and damper, despite the harsh memories of living off rations. We find strength and pride in the community and family through shared food.

Baking A Difference

Dec 07 2023 29 mins

Cake isn’t just fun and sprinkles; cake makes a difference. It’s a light in dark times bringing people together when they need it most.

Culture Through Cake

Jan 11 2024 31 mins

Through memory, tradition and celebration - cake can help you find home, no matter where you are.

QLD on the World Stage

Jan 18 2024 34 mins

Queensland may be at the bottom of the world, but our cake skills span the globe. At the International Cake Show we meet the car-sized cake maker Daniel Greensill - it took him 6 months working out of his garage. Zumbo’s Just Desserts - internationally famous cake maker Adriano Zumbo speaks to us from his Noosaville kitchen, and talks about rebuilding after his company collapsed.