recipes.howstuffworks.com › food-facts › first-cakeWho made the first cake? | HowStuffWorks Oct 05, 2009 · Supply and demand played a part in the genesis of the modern cake, too. The availability of flour, eggs, sugar, spices and fat were important in the development of cake making, as was the addition of a dessert course to mealtime, the tasty spot in a multi-course meal where a light, creamy cake could take center stage.