Cake the podcast

Cake is not just a food, it’s an emotion.

From the history of cake to the iconic cakes of our childhood, the Queensland State Library’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, and tell a bigger story about the history of Australia.

We taste fried scones made from rations in the Aboriginal community of Cherbourg, learn how Australia’s first female company director survived against the odds and meet the original foodie influencer who changed the way we cook. 

Join award-winning host and producers Kaitlyn Sawrey and Frank Lopez and tuck into stories about lamingtons, pineapple cake, Greek funeral cake, car-sized cakes, and more.

Broadcast on Radio National, and now available on the ABC Listen app.