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Archive Home > 2007 > March > 20 > Identity crisis

Identity crisis

Is it a cake or a pie? These desserts are sweet treats by any name

By Alison Highberger / The Bulletin
March 20, 2007

It's time to explore one of the mysteries of the culinary world: Why are some desserts called pies, when they really are cakes? We're talking about Boston cream pie, shoo fly pie and moon pie. Why the misnomer?

Boston Cream Pie

Two layers of sponge cake filled with vanilla custard or pastry....

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