But how surprised were the boy and girl, when they came nearer, to find that the house was built of gingerbread, and ornamented with sweet cake sand tarts, while the window was formed of barley-sugar.
The envelope is then passed to a baker or friend who makes a large celebration cake in either pink or blue sponge - depending on whether the couple is expecting a girl or a boy.
至于蛋糕的夹层是粉色还是蓝色,则取决于要出生的宝宝是女还是男。
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The little boy wanted to exchange his toy car for my cake.