The earliest cakes were made of several simple materials. These cakes are symbols of ancient religious myths and miraculous superstitions. The early economic and trade routes imported exotic spices from the Far East to the north, nuts, toilet water, citrus fruits, dates and figs from the Middle East, and sugar cane from eastern and southern countries. In the dark ages of Europe, these rare raw materials were only possessed by monks and nobles, and their pastry creations were honey gingerbread and flat? Flat hard biscuits and things like that. Slowly, with the frequent trade, the eating habits of western countries have changed completely.

Soldiers and Arab businessmen returning home from the Crusades spread the use of spices and recipes in the Middle East. In several major commercial towns in Central Europe, bakers' trade associations have also been organized. At the end of the middle century, spices have been widely used by wealthy families all over Europe, which has further enhanced the imaginative pastry baking technology. When nuts and sugar became popular, almond paste became popular. This almond paste was baked in a relief mold made of wood carving, and the patterns on the mold were related to religious teachings.

Cake originated in the West, and then it was slowly introduced to China. China has now made cakes a necessity for her birthday.