The answer is: Sarah

Gen 18:6

In a delightful scene from Genesis 18, we find Sarah, the wife of Abraham, preparing a meal for her heavenly visitors. She gets busy right away, using fine flour to bake bread and ultimately (as some interpretations note) preparing a cake. Can you imagine this charming moment? Judas and Mary come to mind, with loved one extends a welcome to strangers. It sparks the heartwarming themes of hospitality and nurture grounded in the Biblical narrative — a true God-given gift.

Now let's dive into cake trivia! Cakes have a rich and ancient history, dating back thousands of years. They evolved from the early flatbreads into sweeter, more layered creations. The ancient Egyptians are often credited with baking the first known "cake," possibly resembling a more dense bread, sweetened with honey. Families shared these bread-like cakes during celebrations, very much like we celebrate with cakes today!

So, what’s in a cake? Historically speaking, many recipes have evolved from simple ingredients like flour, salt, and natural sweeteners to the fluffy masterpieces we carve through today. Plus, you can see echoes of hospitality throughout countless Biblical stories, even glimpses in Jesus himself; when he performed miracles such as turning water into wine at a wedding or breaking bread. Cultures worldwide share cakes during significant moments, mirroring that first encounter with Sarah, which highlights that enduring human need for connection and celebration.