The 'Independence Cake' baked by Ukrainian polar researchers in Antarctica

Slices of the 'Independence Cake' baked by Ukrainian polar researchers at an Antarctic station for August 24; the yellow-and-blue tabletop echoes the Ukrainian flag

Neat slices of a festive swirl cake with a dense dark filling and pale dough are arranged on a floral napkin. The cake was baked by Ukrainian polar researchers to mark Independence Day 15,000 km from home. The yellow-and-blue surface beneath the plate symbolizes the Ukrainian flag.

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