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Pretty sure cake meant bread in the original quote.
Brioche is a light and fluffy naturally sweet bread, often had with coffee.
Brioche is still a fancier food than basic bread. It's like saying 'let them eat bagels'.
Good thing she never actually said either of these things then.
Brioche, if memory serves.
Heh, sorry, I edited in more info after commenting. But yes, your memory served correctly!
Funnything for some reason her quote translate to my local language has her saying "let them eat 'insert national dessert'"