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How one Cake — and its Unexpected Baker — Helped Shape My Queer Identity: My Great-grandfather's Pound Cake Showed Me How to Authentically Express myself
In 1995, my great-grandfather’s pound cake became a symbol of my identity. This recipe, which I learned from him, has since become my go-to dessert. It taught me to authentically express myself, and I've since used it as a way to celebrate my queer identity.
My great-grandfather’s pound cake, a staple in my childhood, was a symbol of my identity. It was a dish that I learned from him, which I now use as a way to celebrate my queer identity. The pound cake has become a symbol of my identity, and I have used it as a way to express myself authentically.
