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The Civic Tradition of Election Cake
In contemporary America, casting a vote at the polls often culminates in receiving a humble "I Voted" sticker. However, historical voting practices in colonial New England offered a much sweeter reward: cake. More specifically, an elaborate confection known as Election Cake. In an engaging episode of Tasting History, the concept of Election Cake is revisited, tracing its origins and significance back to the late 18th century.