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| The '''Frog cake''' is a ] dessert in the shape of a ]'s head, and heritage icon in ]. | |||
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| The frog cake was introduced by ] in 1922<ref> Radio national interview with Dr Dorothy Jauncey, February 2004 </ref> when ]s where at their height of popularity in ], South Australia. It was originally available in a green, but now comes in pink and chocolate varieties.<ref> Salutes eight South Australian items</ref> The frog cake has been called "quintessentially South Australian"<ref> Dorothy Jauncey from The Australian National University, May 2004</ref> and is also used in promoting the region.<ref> from Adelaide's Channel Nine</ref> | |||
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| == References == | |||
| The Frog Cake is a froglike cake and heritage icon in South Australia. It was originally available in a green variety, but now comes in pink and chocolate varieties. | |||
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| It was introduced in the 1920's when tearooms where at their height of popularity in Adelaide, South Australia. | |||
| It is made by Balfours, and quite often used as a mascot for the company. It is also used in as an icon in promoting South Australia. | |||
Revision as of 01:55, 4 July 2006
The Frog cake is a fondant dessert in the shape of a frog's head, and heritage icon in South Australia. The frog cake was introduced by Balfours in 1922 when tearooms where at their height of popularity in Adelaide, South Australia. It was originally available in a green, but now comes in pink and chocolate varieties. The frog cake has been called "quintessentially South Australian" and is also used in promoting the region.
References
- South Australian Words Radio national interview with Dr Dorothy Jauncey, February 2004
- The 2001 BankSA Heritage Icons List Salutes eight South Australian items
- South Australia--'Kind of Different'? Dorothy Jauncey from The Australian National University, May 2004
- SA Icons - The Calender from Adelaide's Channel Nine