There are innumerable types of cake in the world. So many, in fact, that whole tomes have been written on the many different cakes of France alone (start with Gâteau by Aleksandra Crapanzano).

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When looking for boxed cake mixes at the grocery store, you'll likely notice a wide variety of flavors available. A simple search for vanilla-flavored cakes leaves you with the conundrum of choosing ...