why could not the lady part with cake? Share with your friends Share 0 Aditya answered this Because the lady was too selfish and greedy as well so she couldn't part with even any one of the three cakes she baked.. 3 View Full Answer Neernayan Mena answered this the lady was too selfish and greedy as well so she couldn't part with even any one of the three cakes she baked. 1