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Facts and Quotes:

The modern wedding cake did not exist in Medieval times. Only wealthy homes had ovens, so most villagers used communal ovens for their infrequent baking needs. The first mention of the term 'great cake' was in 1580 by John Baret. This later became known as the 'bride cake'.