Cake (firework) been blown off by the discharging stars). In a traditional cake, all the candles point upwards; a variant is called the "fan" or "angle" cake. Cakes are one of the most popular types of firework, as they can create spectacular and long-lasting effects from a single ignition while minimising safety concern. In the UK, the reclassification of aerial shells to Category 4 has popularised cakes as a method for achieving similar effects while staying within safety guidelines, particularly by firing multiple candles at the same time. Cakes vary greatly in size, weight and duration. Some last only a few seconds
Potato cake potato, dipped in batter and deep fried, with no additional flavouring added except salt and vinegar. This type of "potato cake" is also found in New Zealand fish and chip shops, however it is referred to as a potato fritter, not scallop. More commonly in New Zealand, a potato cake is made from either mashed or grated potato and is not covered in batter or deep fried. Hash browns, which are also widely available, are distinctly different. In Scotland what are known as potato cakes in Australia are known as potato fritters and are of the same type as the