Cake vs Pie: A Scientific Analysis

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the comparative merits of cake and pie, exploring various opinions on their taste, cultural significance, and personal preferences. Participants engage in a light-hearted debate that touches on theoretical, experiential, and anecdotal aspects of both desserts.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants argue that pie is superior to cake, citing taste and versatility, while others claim cake is better due to its icing and texture.
  • One participant mentions that cheesecake should not be classified as cake, suggesting it is more akin to a custard pie.
  • Several participants share personal anecdotes about their preferences for pie, including specific flavors and experiences related to homemade pies.
  • There are humorous exchanges about the cultural contexts of cake and pie, including their roles in celebrations and events.
  • Some participants express confusion over the definitions and classifications of desserts, such as the distinction between cake and pie.
  • Multiple comments reflect on the ease of making pies compared to cakes, with some asserting that pies are generally more enjoyable to eat.
  • One participant humorously states that cake should only be eaten at funerals, while others challenge this notion by sharing their own experiences with cake at weddings and parties.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions with no clear consensus on whether cake or pie is superior. Disagreements persist regarding the classification of certain desserts and their respective merits.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions rely on personal experiences and cultural contexts that may not be universally applicable. The definitions of cake and pie are not uniformly agreed upon, leading to further debate.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may interest those who enjoy culinary debates, particularly around desserts, as well as individuals looking for humorous takes on food preferences.

  • #31
Cakes don't have boring cake bits either. :biggrin:
 
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  • #32
nucleargirl said:
pie is so much better! and cheesecake is NOT cake - it should be cheesepie! and tart is just a flatter pie with no top! and pies are so much easier to make than cakes that never rise... and pies are always moist... and you can top pies with all kinds of toppings - cream, meringue, ice cream, fruit, chocolate sauce... my favourite ie lemon meringue pie! and there is no boring cake bit to eat through... :9

Cheesepie...lol...
 
  • #33
btw, I love Allie's blog! (from which this thread started) its so funny! so much so that I have spent the last 24 hours reading all of it... really, I've read all of it now... my eyes hurt but I am happy 8)
 
  • #34
Hurkyl said:
Cheesecake isn't cake. :frown:

Specifically, it's a custard pie.
 
  • #35
Though I will normally take cake over pie, when Tsu and I got married, we had a tiny little cake to make my mother and grandmother happy, and some number of the intoxicating and titanic, Madonna Inn, Banana Cream Pies.

During another stop by the Madonna Inn, we got the Caveman Room, but that's another story.
http://www.madonnainn.com/rooms/137.php
 
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  • #36
I love a good lemon cake, and carrot cake WITH NO NUTS, unless we're talking about Gajar Halwa with almonds. Seriously, other than that pie is the king!

Nice room BTW Ivan! :)
 

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