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The dot cake trend reminds us of the whimsy and nostalgia behind a longstanding baking shortcut
Published
June 14, 2026 10:30AM (EDT)
Cake with sprinkles (the_baxters/ Getty Images)
The dot cake trend reminds us of the whimsy and nostalgia behind a longstanding baking shortcut
Commentary
The dot cake trend reminds us of the whimsy and nostalgia behind a longstanding baking shortcut
Published
June 14, 2026 10:30AM (EDT)
Cake with sprinkles (the_baxters/ Getty Images)

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