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Connecticut brings back election day cakes

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 03 November 2026, 22:28 UTC ·9 sec listen

Connecticut bakers are reviving election cakes, a sweet tradition that dates to 1771. Nicole Sousa of Hartford’s Old Statehouse shares how these cakes once brought communities together and are adding a little joy to election day again.

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