Answer:
Though desert men once called me God today men call me mad. For I wag my tail when I am angry. And growl when I am glad.
A necessity to some a treasure to many I'm best enjoyed among pleasant company. Some like me hot some like me cold. Some prefer mild some like me bold.
Sometimes I am white, sometimes I am dark. Most people love me. What am I?
If a man carries my burden they will get crushed to death. Though not rich I leave silver in my track.
I save lives on the ground and in the air
I'm a soft, sweet food made from a mixture of flour, shortening, eggs, sugar, and other ingredients, baked and often decorated.