A traditional Appalachian treat that arrived by way of Germany, recipes for stack cakes — a tower of thin biscuit-like dough layered with fruit filling — are hard to find in modern cookbooks. You ...

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This video presents colorful mini cakes with smooth layered mousse and piped frosting, alongside a waffle stack dessert topped with faux ice cream and a cherry. Both are playful and vibrant in design.