The Election Cake - A New England Legends Podcast

The Election Cake - A New England Legends Podcast

Author: Dave Schrader December 29, 2025 Duration: 23:14
New England Legends serves up a slice of American history you’ve probably never tasted before. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger head to Hartford to uncover the surprising story behind Hartford Election Cake—a massive, 80-pound confection born in 1796 during America’s first contested presidential election. Back when voting was a full-blown celebration complete with banquets, parties, and rewards for participation, this legendary cake—based on a recipe by Amelia Simmons—was the ultimate prize. As election day festivities faded over time, Thanksgiving rose to prominence, and Connecticut’s favorite cake made a historic move to the holiday table. From politics to pastry, this episode is a delicious reminder that some traditions don’t disappear—they just find a new reason to be celebrated. Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jeff Belanger here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jeffbelanger.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Election Cake - A New England Legends Podcast PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW  RULA - Get the mentalhealthcare that works with you—not against your budget ⁠www.Rula.com/P60⁠ True Classic - Step into your new home for the best clothes at True Classic ⁠⁠www.TrueClassic.com/P60⁠⁠  Raycon Everyday Earbuds - Save up to 30% Off at ⁠⁠www.buyraycon.com/truecrimenetwork⁠⁠Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.MintMobile.com/P60⁠⁠Cozy Earth - Begin your sleep adventure on the best bedding and sleepwear with Cozy Earth: ⁠⁠https://cozyearth.com/⁠⁠ use Promo Code P60 for up to 40% off savings!Love & Lotus Tarot with Winnie Schrader - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://lovelotustarot.com/⁠Visit Minnesota's premiere haunted hotel, The Palmer House -https://www.thepalmerhousehotel.com/⁠ OR Call Now and Book a Room -320-351-9100⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hosted by Dave Schrader, The Paranormal 60 Network is a daily exploration into the shadows and strange frequencies that hum just beneath the surface of our ordinary world. This isn't a single show but a curated collection of voices, each dedicated to dissecting a different corner of the mysterious. Every episode across the network’s schedule tackles topics from ghostly encounters and UAP phenomena to deep dives into folklore, unsettling true crime, and enduring historical puzzles. The approach is grounded yet open, favoring narrative and investigation over sensationalism. You might spend one day immersed in the regional myths and odd tales of New England with Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger, then join Dave Schrader the next for his focused take on the paranormal. The result is a consistently intriguing podcast feed that treats the unexplained with a seriousness that respects both the subject and the listener’s curiosity. It’s designed for those who find fascination in the unanswered question, offering a daily dose of the supernatural, the strange, and the historically hidden, all delivered through thoughtful conversation and researched storytelling. Tune in and let the familiar world seem a little less certain, and a whole lot more interesting.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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