Martha baked a birthday cake and placed it on the kitchen scale.
Her husband asked why she was weighing dessert.
She said the recipe promised a light cake.
He looked at the number and asked, Light compared with what?….
The cake had three layers, thick icing, chocolate pieces, and a sugar model of the family dog.
Martha removed the candles. The number barely changed.
She removed the sugar dog. Her husband said the dog had been carrying more responsibility than expected.
Martha checked the recipe again. It said to fold the mixture gently for a light texture.
She said she had folded it very gently.
Her husband asked whether she had also folded in the chocolate bars, cream, and half a jar of caramel.
Martha said birthdays required structural support.
When the guests arrived, four people carried the cake to the table. Everyone received a slice.
Martha put the empty plate back on the scale and smiled at the tiny number.
Her husband nodded.
You were right. It became light as soon as everyone lifted their share.
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