Cakes have long been a staple at celebrations and special events, but you might be surprised to learn there is more to these delectable sweets. We've gathered amusing and fascinating facts about our favorite subject, including what the first cakes looked like and the origins of the tiered cake Las Vegas trend.What Shape Did The First Cake Take? The first cakes were flat, tightly packed discs of grain that had been dried and compressed. Since they were previously raised with yeast and were more akin to