Atomic cake chicago

Unless you live in Chicago, you probably have no idea what an "Atomic Cake" is. Put simply, it's a cake with layers ... a whole lot of layers.

Have you heard of atomic cake? If you're on the South Side, the answer is probably yes. Explore the curious and sometimes mysterious history of the colorful layered cake, and make it yourself with a recipe adapted from La Petite Pastry.

This cake in not in my usual repertoire. I am not one to make a dessert made almost completely out of boxes and containers. However this is how my husband grew up, and when asked what cake he wanted for his birthday, he got a far away look in his eye and whispered “a bomb […]

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Build a four-layer masterpiece with strawberries and bananas between layers and whipped topping covering the cake. On top, more bananas and strawberries, plus chocolate shavings around the outside.

As a staple of the South Side of Chicago, Atomic Cake is a hefty, celebratory dessert.

Unless you live in Chicago, you probably have no idea what an "Atomic Cake" is. Put simply, it's a cake with layers ... a whole lot of layers.

This Chicago specialty stacks three cakes into one monster dessert.

Layers of different cake flavors, delicious pudding and fresh fruit make this Atomic Cake Recipe amazing. Each bite is rich and delicious. If you have never heard of an Homemade Atomic Cake, you are in for a treat. This cake has 3 different layers and lots of tasty flavors. They all combine for a delicious dessert. #dessertsonadime #atomiccake #3layercake

Chicago is famous for its food: Chicago dogs, deep-dish pizza, and the triple-decker Atomic Cake. We're diving into the history of this South Side specialty.