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This French treat consists of crêpes stacked on top of each other and layered with a thin coating of either icing sugar or pastry cream. The top of the cake is covered in a thin layer of caramelized sugar.
This delicious Korean cake is light and airy, with less sugar than regular cakes, making it perfect for people with less of a sweet tooth. Decorated with whipped cream and fresh fruit, you'll be reaching for a second slice!
Named after the Austrian city of Linz, it's considered to be the oldest cake in the world, dating back to 1696. Filled with redcurrant jam, the buttery pastry shell consists of lemon juice, cinnamon, and either almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts.
This Australian sponge cake is dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with finely desiccated coconut. The cake is believed to have been created by accident when the maid of the eighth Governor of Queensland, Lord Lamington, accidentally dropped it in melted chocolate. The coconut was to cover up the mess, but it ended up becoming a success!
The main ingredients of this Filipino cake are rice flour, water, eggs, coconut milk, sugar, and butter. A popular breakfast treat, bibingka is usually served with grated coconut on top.
This American sponge cake is an all-time favorite, dating back to the 19th century in St. Louis. The cake is raised with egg whites and baking powder, containing no yolks or butter, which results in the cloud-like texture.
The perfect tea cake, this Spanish treat is traditionally eaten on the feast of San Juan. The cake consists of flour, sugar, lemon zest, eggs, butter, milk, and yeast, with cherries, nuts and crystallized ginger as toppings.
Traditional to Slovenia, this cake is usually prepared for festivities and celebrations such as Christmas and Easter. With many versions existing, the traditional fillings are walnuts, hazelnuts, tarragon, honey, poppy seeds, and cottage cheese.
A traditional Dutch butter cake, boterkoek has some almond shavings and lemon zest for extra flavor. This dense cake is usually served with a cup of coffee on the side, making it the perfect afternoon treat.
A classic Italian symbol of the city of Pavia, this simple sponge cake uses three essential ingredients: sugar, flour, and butter. Due to its softness, it makes a popular choice for a breakfast treat with an espresso on the side.
Popular throughout Central America, this cake is a dense, moist dessert consisting of a sponge cake covered with three types of milk: evaporated, condensed, and whole milk.
This traditional Greek cake consists of layered phyllo sheets that are blended with a creamy orange-flavored yogurt custard. When baked, it's covered in a thick and sugary orange syrup. And in summer, it's typically served with ice cream.
This traditional Brazilian cake is a staple at birthday parties. The cake consists of moist chocolate dough and fudgy brigadeiro filling. The frosting is made with a combination of condensed milk, table cream, margarine, chocolate powder, full fat milk, and cornstarch.
Japanese cheesecake is more fluffy and sponge-like than regular cheesecake, and it's sometimes eaten cold. Traditionally you can choose to have it topped with apricot jam.
In Denmark, this round layered cake is usually served on special occasions. It consists of at least three layers of sponge intertwined with pastry creams and fresh fruit.
Amandine is a traditional Romanian chocolate cake that's filled either with chocolate or almond cream. It has been popular since the '60s, and it's usually decorated with a bit of the cream and a thin chocolate piece on top.
This creamy sponge cake is traditionally made from eggs, sugar, and flour. It's often seen at most food fairs in Portugal, not just in the municipality of Ovar, where it's traditionally produced. Throughout Portugal you'll find many other takes on pão de ló.
This popular Polish cream cake usually consists of two layers of pâte à choux with a thick layer of creamy, vanilla-flavored pastry cream. When sprinkled with powdered sugar, the uneven top resembles the snowy Carpathian Mountains, hence the name.
Found both in Greece and in Turkey, revani is a moist cake elaborated with semolina and a bit of lemon. Orange syrup is usually used for a smoother taste, and it's often topped with pistachios.
A traditional British cake and a staple of afternoon tea, this citrus cake is a refreshing delight. Not much is known about its origin, but it's believed that the first lemon drizzle was made by a Jewish woman named Evelyn Rose in 1967.
Mohnkuchen is a German cake with a shortcrust pastry, crumbly topping, and filled with creamy poppy seeds. The poppy seeds are often enriched with spices, citrus zest, or liquors, and the cakes are typically complemented by fruit, marzipan, or sweetened cheese.
This no-bake Argentinian dessert was influenced by the famous Italian tiramisu. It's made with three ingredients: chocolate biscuits, dulce de leche, and cream cheese.
Smetannik is a traditional Russian layer cake, made with a combination of flour, sugar, eggs, honey, and a sour cream frosting. It's especially popular at birthdays and festive occasions.
Translated to "princess cake," this classic Swedish cake is a staple at every special event in Sweden and is commonly found in most pastry shops. It consists of sponge layers coated in vanilla-flavored buttercream, which is then topped with a thick layer of whipped cream and marzipan. Modern varieties usually have an additional layer of raspberry jelly.
This steamed Indonesian cake is prepared with glutinous rice flour that is flavored and colored with pandan leaves. The cake is filled with palm sugar and dusted with freshly grated coconut.
This Salvadorian treat is the ideal companion to a good cup of coffee. It's a light and sweet pound cake made with rice flour and hard cheese, making it perfect for anyone avoiding gluten.
Fiadone is a typical Corsican cake, made with brocciu (fresh whey cheese made from goat's milk), eggs, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. It can be served on its own, drizzled with honey, or accompanied by fresh fruit.
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This Indian milk-based cake has a touch of cardamom and nuts like almonds or cashews. It's especially traditional in Mumbai, where it was first served in cafés, and later popularized throughout the country.
A Czech favorite, this light sponge cake can be made with a variety of different succulent fruits, and is dusted with a thin layer of powdered sugar before serving. It's commonly prepared at home as an everyday dessert, but it's also found in traditional Czech bakeries.
No matter where you go in the world, cake is the ultimate celebratory dessert when reuniting with friends and family. And with cakes coming in a grand variety of flavors, shapes, colors, and much more, there's always a new treat to be discovered.
Check out this gallery for some of the tastiest cakes from around the world.
The most popular cakes from around the world
November 26 is Cake Day!
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No matter where you go in the world, cake is the ultimate celebratory dessert when reuniting with friends and family. And with cakes coming in a grand variety of flavors, shapes, colors, and much more, there's always a new treat to be discovered.
Check out this gallery for some of the tastiest cakes from around the world.