#16: Abraham Lincoln – Corn Cakes

As one of the most iconic presidents in U.S. history, Abraham Lincoln’s life and legacy are well-documented. We know he led the nation through the Civil War and championed equality from his humble beginnings—but what about his favorite food?

While the almond cake famously baked by his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, often gets a nod, Lincoln’s true favorite was corn cakes. These versatile treats, both sweet and savory, remain popular to this day. His love for them was so great that he reportedly quipped, “I could eat corn cakes as fast as two women can make them.”