Over at the Perpetual Post yesterday, I threw in my two cents in a multi-part discussion over the relative benefits of cake and pie.
To me, cake is clearly better than pie. As I wrote:
Cake, at its best, is spongy and moist. It features, almost by design, a rich blend of amazing flavors: the cake part of the cake, and the frosting part of the cake. Both parts are excellent. It’s not like sweet goo in boring crust, like pie. It’s synergy, that’s all.
My colleagues over there all have interesting and funny takes, but several of them are downright wrong.
I’m not saying you shouldn’t enjoy your pie this Thanksgiving, of course. You should. But just do it while considering how much better cake is.
I quoted a friend in the article, actually the fellow who introduced me to the merits of on-base percentage when I was in 10th grade. He is responsible for one of my favorite sayings of all time:
“I’m going to die someday, and when I’m on my deathbed, I’m probably going to say, ‘I should have had more cake.'”
So if you’re looking for something to excuse your gluttony today, say that.
Happy Thansgiving, and enjoy Adam Sandler:
Tedquarters 
I’ll go with this: the best tasting piece of cake will always be better than the best tasting piece of pie.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Agreed. Pie is good; cake is great.
Ted ~ Just a general note: great blog; great writing! I’ve been enjoying your commentary for a while now. Have a good one.
I think each has it’s own Merritt. Cake is good for all the reasons you mention but you can’t deny a warm piece of apple pie with ice cream is downright awesome.
Cake is cake; pie is pie. That said, there’s nothing like a fresh piece of devil’s food cake with chocolate buttercream frosting and an ice cold glass of milk.
This is a false dichotomy; just buy both!