In history, the Greek made their cake flat and heavy, and were occasionally served with nuts and honey. The Romans made cake similar to cheesecake, and used them as offering to the gods. In Medieval England, the words “bread” and “cake” were often interchangeable to refer to any dough made foods. https://www.drdavesultimateprep.com/prep/article/Tuesday-is-National-Chocolate-Cake-Day
That's my chocolate birthday cake from a few years below...