Multiple choice general knowledge Which is the oldest form of cake? Bread Sponge Cake Yeast Cake Rice Cake Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Yeast-leavened cakes are among the oldest forms of cakes, dating back to ancient times when yeast was used as a leavening agent before modern baking powder and soda were developed. These early cakes were essentially sweetened breads.