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List of types of dessert cakes
The following is a list of types of dessert cakes by country of origin and distinctive ingredients. The majority of the cakes contain some kind of flour, egg, and sugar. Cake is often served as a celebratory dish on ceremonial occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, and birthdays. TOC

NamePictureOriginDistinctive ingredients and descriptionAmandineRomaniaA chocolate layered cake filled with chocolate, caramel and fondant cream. AmygdalopitaGreeceAn almond cake made with ground almonds, flour, butter, egg and pastry cream. Angel cakeUnited KingdomA type of layered sponge cake, often garnished with cream and food coloring. Angel food cakeUnited StatesA type of sponge cake made with egg whites, sugar, flour, vanilla, and a whipping agent such as cream of tartar. Apple cakeGermanyA cake featuring apples, occasionally topped with caramel icing. Applesauce cakeEarly colonial times in the New England Colonies of the Northeastern United StatesAlbaniaA cake made with corn flour, butter, sugar, and vanilla. Banana breadUnited StatesA sweet bread made with bananas, sometimes with the addition of nuts or chocolate. Banana cake United StatesA cake featuring banana as a primary ingredient. Bánh bòVietnamA spongey cake with honeycomb like structures, typically made with coconut milk, rice flour, water and sugar. Bánh cáyVietnamVietnamese dessert made in the Thái Bình Province of northern Vietnam. It is made of sticky rice, sugar, gac or gardenia, sesame, carrots, mandarin orange peel, and lard. Bánh cốmVietnamVietnamese dessert made from flattened and chewy green rice and mung bean. Bánh gaiVietnamVietnamese dessert made from sticky rice, ramie leaf and mung bean. Bara brithUnited Kingdom (Wales)A Welsh tea bread flavored with raisins, currants and candied peel. BasbousaEgyptA traditional Egyptian sweet cake that is made of cooked semolina or farina soaked in simple syrup. Coconut is a popular addition; the syrup may also contain orange flower water or rose water. Batik cakeMalaysiaA non baked cake dessert made by mixing broken Marie biscuits with a chocolate sauce or runny custard. Battenberg cakeUnited KingdomA sponge cake held together by jam and covered in marzipan. BaumkuchenGermanyA German variety of spit cake also popular in Japan. The characteristic rings, which resemble tree rings when sliced, give the cake its German name, which literally translates to "tree cake". Beer cake IrelandAny cake prepared with beer as a main ingredient; pictured is a chocolate bundt cake infused with stout beer. BerlingozzoLamporecchio, Pistoia, ItalyA simple ring shaped yeast cake to celebrate Carnival. Better than sex cakeUnited StatesA chocolate or yellow cake with a moist, filled center, covered with whipped cream. BibikkanSri LankaA cake made of shredded coconut, jaggery and semolina and a mixture of spices; it is commonly prepared and consumed in celebration of festive and religious occasions. BibingkaPhilippinesA traditional rice cake from the Philippines made with ground glutinous rice and coconut milk. Bienenstich (Bee Sting)GermanyA yeast cake with a topping of caramelized almonds and filled with cream. Birthday CakeUnknown (Possibly United States & Canada)A cake that has various ingredients, usually chocolate or sponge, and is often topped with icing and candles; the number of candles on top of the cake is often said to represent someone's age (for example, a birthday cake for a nine year old would have nine candles). Biscoff cakeUnited States and EuropeA cake that incorporates Lotus Biscoff cookies. Bizcocho DominicanoDominican RepublicA cake with a moist, airy texture and meringue frosting. Black Forest cake, often known as "Black Forest gâteau" or "Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte"GermanyA cake featuring cherries, kirsch, and chocolate. Typically, there is one bottom layer of chocolate shortcrust and two layers of chocolate sponge cake; the cake is then filled with cherry jam and whipped cream. Blackout cake, sometimes known as "Brooklyn Blackout cake"Brooklyn, United StatesA chocolate cake filled with chocolate pudding and topped with chocolate cake crumbs. Bolo de melMadeira IslandsA sweet, heavy cake made with molasses or honey, often with walnuts and almonds. The name translates to "honey cake". Boston cream pieUnited StatesA yellow cake filled with custard and topped with some form of chocolate. Brazil nut cake BrazilA cake prepared using Brazil nuts as a primary ingredient; it is common in the Amazon region of Brazil, Bolivia and PeruBrazo de MercedesPhilippinesA traditional Filipino meringue roll with a custard filling typically dusted with powdered sugar. Broyé poitevinPoitou, Nouvelle Aquitaine, FranceA simple butter cake. BublaninaCzech RepublicA sweet kneaded bun with fruit embedded into the top of the pastry. BuccellatoSicilyA circular cake containing nuts and candied fruit, traditionally associated with Christmas. Buche de NoelFranceA traditional Christmas cake made to resemble a log, commonly decorated with confections shaped as various woodland items such as mushrooms, snow and berries. Also known as a yule log. BudapestlängdSwedenA rolled meringue hazelnut cake filled with whipped cream and pieces of canned peach, apricot, or mandarin orange. Buko pandan cakePhilippinesA sponge or chiffon cake flavored with extracts from boiled pandan leaves and frosted with cream and young coconut or macapuno stripsBundt cakeUnited StatesA cake that is baked in a Bundt pan, shaping it into a distinctive ring shape. The shape is inspired by a traditional European fruit cake known as Gugelhupf. Bundt cakes are not generally associated with any single recipe, but they are often made with chocolate. BustrengoSan MarinoA dense and moist cake containing cornmeal, bread crumbs or stale bread, figs, raisins, diced apples, lemon rind and orange rind. Butter cakeUnited KingdomA cake featuring butter as one of the main ingredients. Butterfly cakeUnited KingdomA variant of cupcake, also called "fairy cake" for its fairy like "wings". They can be made from any flavor of cake. The top of the fairy cake is cut off or carved out with a spoon, and cut in half. Then, butter cream, whipped cream, or other sweet filling like jam is spread into the hole. Finally, the two cut halves are stuck into the butter cream to look like butterfly wings. The wings of the cake are often decorated using icing to form various patterns. ButterkuchenGermanyA simple buttery and sweet German cake baked on a tray. Carrot cakeUnited KingdomA moist, dense, sweet cake made with carrots. Variations include Rüblitorte, a classic Swiss carrot cake made from a sponge cake with carrots and hazelnuts or almonds, glazed with a sugar glaze, and decorated with small marzipan carrots. CassataItaly (Sicily)Cassata consists of round sponge cake moistened with fruit juices or liqueur and layered with ricotta, candied peel, and a chocolate or vanilla filling similar to cannoli cream. It is covered with a shell of marzipan, pink and green pastel colored icing, and decorative designs. The cassata is topped with candied fruit depicting cherries and slices of citrus fruit characteristic of Sicily. Cassatella di sant'AgataSicily, ItalyCakes shaped like breasts to honor Saint Agatha of Sicily. Made of sponge, moistened with juice or liqueur, and stuffed with ricotta and chocolate. Decorated with marzipan, icing, and candied fruit. Cassava cakePhilippinesA traditional Filipino moist cake made from grated cassava, coconut milk, and condensed milk with a custard layer on top. CastagnaccioItalyA plain chestnut flour cake. CastellaJapanA moist spongecake made with flour, sugar, eggs, and mizuame. Caterpillar cakeUnited KingdomA chocolate Swiss roll decorated to look like a caterpillar. Charlotte (cake)FranceA cake prepared firstly by lining a mold with bread, sponge cake, or biscuits; this base is then filled with fruit puree or custard. CheesecakeAncient Greece United StatesA dessert with a thin base made from crushed biscuits and a thicker top layer of soft cheese, eggs and sugar. It can be baked or unbaked (in which case it is refrigerated.) The bottom layer can also be made of shortcrust, and in European countries the top layer is made from curd or a creamy kind of cottage cheese. Chestnut cake FranceA cake prepared using chestnuts or water chestnuts as a main ingredient. It is also dish in Chinese cuisine. Chhena podaIndia (Odisha)A cake made from milk solids and semolina. The milk solids, known as chhena, are the main ingredient; it is a specialty of the state of Odisha in India. Chiffon cakeUnited StatesA light, airy cake made with vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, and flour. Chocolate cakeUnknown (Possibly United States & Canada)A cake that features chocolate as a primary flavor. ChocotortaArgentinaA cake made with chocolate cookies, dulce de leche, and cream cheese. Christmas cakeUnited KingdomA cake flavored with dried fruit such as sultanas or raisins, as well as ingredients such as cinnamon, treacle, cherries, and almond; it is often topped with decorative icing. Clementine cake AustraliaA cake prepared with clementine as a primary ingredient. Coconut cakeUnited StatesA popular dessert in the Southern region of the United States. It is a cake frosted with a white frosting and covered in coconut flakes. Coffee cakeGermanyA single layer cake flavored with cinnamon and topped with a crumb topping, meant to be eaten with coffee. Coffee and walnut cakeUnited KingdomA sponge cake made with coffee and walnuts. Cookie Cake United StatesCookie batter baked in a cake pan, topped with frosting and served in the style of traditional cake. CornbreadUnited States Canada Mexico Central America Caribbean South AmericaA cake containing wheat flour, cornmeal, sugar, and a fat such as lard or butter. CozonacBulgaria, RomaniaA traditional sweet leavened bread rich in eggs, milk, butter and sugar, with various fillings. Crema de frutaPhilippinesA traditional Filipino fruitcake made with layers of sponge cake, sweet custard or whipped cream, gelatin or gulaman, and various preserved or fresh fruits, including mangoes, pineapples, cherries, and strawberries. Also has a very popular no bake variant, the mango float. CremeschnitteSloveniaCroatiaGermany
AustriaA vanilla and custard cream cake dessert popular in several central European countries. There are many regional variations, but they all include puff pastry base and custard cream. Crystal cakeChinaA traditional dessert in China, first invented during the Song Dynasty. Its name is derived from the shine of its filling and overall appearance. Cuatro leches cakeSpainA cake made with four milks, similar to the tres leches cake. CucaBrazilA dry, flat cake made of eggs, wheat and butter, with various toppings and fillings. Cucumber cake GoaA cake prepared with cucumber as a primary ingredient. It is a popular dish in Goan cuisine. CupcakeUnited StatesA small cake with various ingredients, usually topped with icing. DacquoiseFranceA cake typically made with almond and hazelnut meringue. Dadar gulungIndonesiaA traditional coconut pancake filled with grated coconut and palm sugar. Date and walnut loafUnited KingdomA sweet bread made with dates, walnuts, treacle, and tea. Date squareCanada (probably)A dessert formed from a layer of minced dates with oat crumble; it's also known as matrimonial cake. Depression cakeUnited StatesA cake made without milk, sugar, butter, or eggs. Devil's food cakeUnited StatesA dark, heavy chocolate layer cake. Doberge cakeNew Orleans, United States A layered cake with custard filling adapted by local baker Beulah Ledner from the Hungarian Dobos torte. Dobos cakeHungaryA sponge cake layered with chocolate buttercream and topped with thin caramel slices. Dundee cakeUnited Kingdom (Scotland)A fruit cake without glacé cherries topped with almonds. Dutch carnival cakeNetherlandsA traditional Dutch delicacy similar to gingerbread cake. Eccles cakeUnited KingdomA pastry filled with currants. EierscheckeSaxony and Thuringia (Germany)A sheet cake made of yeast dough topped with apple, quark curd, and poppy seeds; parts of it are covered with a glaze made of cream, whole egg, sugar, and flour. Erotic cakeUnknownA cake made to resemble or decorated with the image of a human body (often nude or semi nude), individual sex organs, or sexual activities, sometimes with a statement of a sexual nature written on itEsterházy torteHungaryAustriaA Hungarian cake (torta) named after Prince Paul III Anton Esterházy de Galántha (1786–1866). It was invented by Budapest confectioners in the late 19th century. It consists of cognac or vanilla buttercream, sandwiched between layers of almond meringue (macaroon) dough. The torte is iced with a fondant glaze and decorated with a characteristic chocolate striped pattern. FalculelleCorsicaA small cake of brocciu cheese baked on a chestnut leaf. Fanta cake (Fantakuchen)GermanyA sponge cake made using Fanta or sparkling mineral water. Fat rascalUnited KingdomA pastry made from dried fruit, candied peel, and oats. FaworkiPolandA sweet crisp cake in the shape of a bow. Fig cakeEgyptA cake prepared with fig as a primary ingredient. FinancierFranceA small molded almond flour and beurre noisette cake. Flan cakePhilippinesA chiffon or sponge cake baked with a layer of leche flan (crème caramel) on top and drizzled with caramel syrup. Flourless chocolate cake United StatesA dense, gluten free cake prepared with chocolate. Fondant FancyUnited KingdomA small sponge cake topped with fondant icing. FragelitéA cake made with meringue, almonds, butter, and coffee. Frankfurter Kranz (Frankfurt Crown Cake)GermanyA sponge cake filled with buttercream icing and red jam (typically strawberry, blackcurrant or cherry); it is then topped with brittle nuts, toasted almond flakes and/or ground hazelnuts. Frog cakeAustraliaA sponge cake decorated with cream and fondant so that it looks like a frog's headFruitcakeAncient RomeA rich cake with candied fruit and spices; many versions of the cake contain currants, sultanas, and glacé cherries. Fudge cakeA chocolate cake containing fudge. Funing big cakeChina (Funing County, Jiangsu province)A cake made with sticky rice, white sugar, and refined lard. Due to health concerns associated with lard consumption, sometimes vegetable oil is used instead of lard. Funnel cakeUnited StatesA choux pastry with powdered sugar or other toppings, usually fruit. Garash cakeBulgariaA chocolate cake made with walnuts, egg whites, and powdered sugar. Gâteau magiqueFranceA cake with distinctive layers of custard, cream, and sponge that form while baking. Gâteau nantaisNantes FranceA pound cake with almonds and rum. Genoa cakeItaly (Genoa, probably)A cake made with sultanas, raisins, and glacé cherries. Genoise (Genoese cake)Italy (Genoa, probably)A sponge cake made with a whole egg. German Chocolate CakeUnited StatesA chocolate cake with a coconut pecan filling and chocolate frosting. GhevarIndiaA disc shaped cake made from flour and ghee, soaked in sugar syrup, and topped with saffron, spices, and nuts. GingerbreadUnited Kingdom (probably)A cake typically flavored with spices such as ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gooey butter cakeUnited StatesA flat, dense cake made with butter and frequently topped with powdered sugar. Goose breast (Gåsebryst) It consists of a Danish pastry bottom that is topped with whipped cream, custard, and jam. These layers are then wrapped in marzipan. Halloween cake United StatesA cake prepared with Halloween themed decorationsHash browniesNetherlandsBelgiumAlso known as "space cakes", these are bakery products made using one of the forms of cannabis, including hashish. Hedgehog Slice GermanyA cake containing crushed biscuits or rice puffs. Hevva cakeCornwall, EnglandA heavy cake containing raisins. Hot milk cakeUnited States (probably)A butter sponge cake made with scalded milk. Hummingbird cakeJamaicaA cake made with bananas, pineapples, pecans, vanilla, and various spices. Ice cream cakeUnknown (Possibly United States)A cake with at least one layer of ice cream. Jaffa CakesUnited KingdomA biscuit sized cake introduced by McVitie and Price in 1927 and named after Jaffa oranges. The most common forms of Jaffa Cakes are circular, in diameter and have three layers: a Genoise sponge base, a layer of orange flavored jelly, and a coating of chocolate. Jajan pasarJava, IndonesiaTraditional Javanese cakes sold in Javanese markets. Joffre cakeRomaniaA chocolate buttermilk layer cake filled with chocolate ganache. KabuniAlbaniaA traditional Albanian dessert made from rice fried in butter, mutton broth, raisins, sugar, salt, and spices. Cardinal sliceAustriaA classic layered Viennese desert consisting of a sponge cake layer and meringue and filled with red currant jam. The colors of the layers, white and yellow, are meant to represent the colors of the Vatikan. Khanom bodinThailandA dense cake made from wheat or Maida flour, fresh butter, and sweetened condensed milk. Khanom farang kudi chinThailandA cake topped with raisins, dried sweet gourds, and white sugar. King cakeFranceSpainA cake associated with Epiphany in many countries; its ingredients vary, but traditionally there is a fève hidden inside. KladdkakaSwedenA dense Swedish chocolate cake lacking baking powder. KleponIndonesiaA dessert formed from traditional green colored balls of rice cake filled with liquid palm sugar and coated in grated coconut. KliņģerisLatvia (Ashkenazi)A yeasted cake with a chocolate or poppy seed filling. KremówkaGermany, SlovakiaA Polish type of cream pie. It is made of two layers of puff pastry, filled with whipped cream, creamy buttercream, custard cream, or egg white cream; it is usually sprinkled with powdered sugar, but it also can be decorated with cream or covered with a layer of icing. Kue cubitIndonesiaA small cake eaten as a snack. Kue lapisIndonesiaA traditional cake of colorful layered soft rice flour pudding. Kue mangkokIndonesiaA traditional steamed cupcake. The ingredients include flour, rice flour, tapioca, yeast, eggs, coconut milk, sugar and salt. KutiaPolandBelarusUkraineLithuaniaRussiaA ceremonial grain dish that can include nuts and raisins. Kyiv cakeUkraineA cake composed of two airy layers of meringue filled with hazelnuts, chocolate glaze, and buttercream. Lady Baltimore cakeSouthern United States (its exact origins are disputed)A white layer cake filled with fruits and nuts and covered with a fluffy frosting. LamingtonAustraliaA dessert made with squares of cake covered with chocolate sauce and desiccated coconut. Lane cakeUnited StatesA bourbon laced cake with a fruit and nut filling. Lardy cakeEnglandA traditional rich spiced form of bread made with freshly rendered lard, flour, sugar, spices, currants and raisinsLayer cakeUnknown (Possibly United States)A category of dessert that involves stacked layers of cake held together by some type of filling. LekachAncient Egypt, Rome and the Middle East, GermanyHoney sweetened cake made by Jews, especially for the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Lemon cakeUnknown, but likely EnglandA cake with a lemon flavor. Linzer TorteAustriaA thick layer of cinnamon and clove spiced shortcrust topped with red currant jam and a lattice design of dough strips. Lolly cakeNew ZealandA log shaped cake made from malt biscuits, butter, sweetened condensed milk and fruit puffs, usually rolled in coconut. Madeira cakeUnited KingdomA light butter cake usually flavored with lemon. Sometimes confused with Bolo de mel cakes, which are actually made in Madeira using a completely different recipe. MadeleineLorraine, FranceA small shell shaped sponge cake. MagdalenaSpainA Spanish muffin or cupcake variation, typically flavored with lemon. MakowiecPolandA poppy seed cake normally decorated with icing and orange zest. Mané peladoBrazilA creamy cake made of yuca, coconut, and cheese. Mango cakePhilippinesA chiffon cake or roll topped with mango cream frosting and fresh Carabao mango slices. Mango floatPhilippinesA dessert similar to tiramisu made with layers of broas or graham crackers, whipped cream, condensed milk, and ripe Carabao mangos (other fruits can also be used). It is a no bake version of the crema de fruta. MantecadaSpainA square, spongy pastry. Marble cakeGermanyA vanilla, coffee, or chocolate butter cake wherein two differently colored batters are swirled together to show a marble like pattern. MarjolaineFranceA long and rectangular variation on the dacquoise that combines almond and hazelnut meringue layers with chocolate buttercream. MazurekPolandAn Easter cake with a short pastry base and various toppings. MedivnykUkraineUkrainian honey cake containing buckwheat honey, wheat flour and spices. MedovikRussiaA layer cake popular in Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union, often referred to as a Russian honey cake. The identifying ingredients are honey and smetana or condensed milk. MerveilleuxBelgiumTwo light meringues welded and covered with whipped cream and dusted with chocolate shavings. Mille feuilleFranceA cake consisting of three layers of puff pastry alternating with two layers of pastry cream. The top is glazed in white (icing) and brown (chocolate) strips, and combed into a distinctive pattern. This cake is also known as a Napoleon. Mimosa cakeItalyFirst created in Rieti in the 1950s, the name comes from the small pieces of sponge cake scattered on the surface, which resemble mimosa flowers in shape. Misérable cakeBelgiumA traditional Belgian almond sponge cake. Molten chocolate cakeFrance/United StatesA popular dessert that combines the elements of a flourless chocolate cake and a soufflé. It is also known as a lava cake. MooncakeChinaA Chinese bakery product traditionally eaten during the Mid Autumn Festival. Moravian sugar cakePennsylvania German Country /United StatesA sweet coffee cake that originated in the colonial Moravian Church. It is made with a sweet yeast dough enriched with mashed potatoes and topped with a mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. NapoleonbakelseNorwayDenmarkIcelandSwedenFinlandEstoniaA cake that is similar to tompouce, with different flavors like caramel or carob. daDenmarkA marzipan based cake shaped like a Napoleon's Hat and dipped in dark chocolate. Opera cakeFranceA dessert with layers of ganache and sponge cake soaked in coffee syrup. Oponki or PączkiPolandA round, spongy yeast cake with a sweet topping. Orange and polenta cakeItalyA cake made with oranges and polenta. OstkakaSwedenA Swedish cheesecake typically eaten with a jam or cordial sauce. OthellolagkageDenmarkA sponge cake traditionally made by Italian Jewish families for Passover. Pancake United States, CanadaA flat, round cake made with eggs, milk, and flour. Pandan cakeMalaysia IndonesiaA light, fluffy, green colored sponge cake. The ingredients are flour, eggs, butter or margarine, sugar, and pandan leaf. PanettoneItalyA sweet bread containing candied citrus and raisins. PanpepatoItalyA round, sweet cake filled with nuts such as almonds, hazelnuts, and pine nuts. Paris–BrestFranceA dessert made of choux pastry and praline flavored cream. ParkinUnited KingdomA gingerbread cake made with treacle and oats. ParrozzoAbruzzo, ItalyA cake made with semolina and almond flour and then covered with dark chocolate. PavlovaAustraliaNew ZealandA cake named after Anna Pavlova and made with meringue. Petit GâteauFranceA small chocolate cake that is usually served with ice cream. Petits foursFranceA French dessert made from sponge cake cut into small cubes and coated with fondant icing; the cake is sometimes filled with marzipan and/or jam. PryanikPolandA sponge cake with a candy and cream filling that is smashed open in a manner similar to a piñata. Pineapple cakeTaiwanA Taiwanese sweet traditional pastry containing butter, flour, eggs, sugar, and pineapple jam or slices. Plum cakeUnited Kingdom (England)The name plum cake has referred to fruitcake prepared with dried plum and spices in England since around 1700; today, it refers to a cake prepared with dried fruits (such as raisins) as the primary ingredients. PoffertjesNetherlandsBelgiumLuxembourgGermanySwitzerlandAustriaA traditional batter treat made with yeast and buckwheat flour that resembles small, fluffy pancakes. Pound cakeUnited KingdomA cake traditionally made with a pound each of its four main ingredients (flour, butter, eggs, and sugar); today, ingredient proportions vary. Princess cakeSwedenA cake with alternating layers of sponge cake and whipped cream followed a layer of fresh raspberries and a layer of custard; all these layers are topped with a layer of marzipan. PrinzregententorteGermanyA torte consisting of at least six thin layers of sponge cake layered with chocolate buttercream and covered in dark chocolate glaze. PunschkrapfenAustriaA dessert with a base of either cake crumbs or sponge cake that is then filled with nougat and jam and soaked with rum. It is covered with a thick rum sugar glaze and topped with chocolate and/or a cocktail cherry. PutoPhilippinesA dish consisting of steamed rice cakes, traditionally made from slightly fermented rice dough. They are eaten as is or as an accompaniment to a number of savory dishes. PutuIndonesiaA traditional cylindrical shaped and green colored steamed cake. The cake is made of rice flour called suji and that is colored green with pandan extract, filled with palm sugar, steamed in bamboo tubes, and served with grated coconut. Queen cake United Kingdom A soft, muffin sized cake that gained popularity around the early 18th century; it contains currants and is flavored with mace and orange or lemon water. Queen Elizabeth cakeCanadaA moist date cake with a coconut topping. Raisin cake GermanyA cake prepared with raisins as a primary ingredient. RandalínIcelandA multi layered cake made from almond or cardamom biscuit and plum jam. Red bean cakeJapanChinaA cake made with hardened red bean paste. Red velvet cakeUnited StatesA soft chocolate cake that is colored red and topped with cream cheese icing. Rock cakeUnited KingdomA small, rough cake that typically includes flavorings such as currants and candied peel. Rum babaFrance, ItalyA small yeast cake soaked with rum and sometimes filled with cream. Rum cakeJamaica, Trinidad and TobagoA cake that traditionally contains dried fruit soaked in rum. Ruske kapeBosniaSerbiaA dessert consisting of alternating layers of vanilla and chocolate cake; this base is then topped with chocolate and decorated with coconut at the edges. SachertorteAustriaA sweet chocolate butter cake that is filled with apricot jam and frosted with chocolate fondant icing; it is traditionally served with whipped cream. SachimaChinaA pastry composed of strands of fried batter held together by sugar syrup.Šakotis / SękaczLithuaniaPolandA traditional cake created by painting layers of dough onto a spit rotating over an open fire. Sans rivalPhilippinesA cake composed of layers of buttercream, meringue, and chopped cashews. Santiago cakeSpain (Galicia)An almond cake topped with a Santiago cross design in powdered sugar. SerabiIndonesiaA traditional pancake that is made from rice flour with coconut milk or shredded coconut as an emulsifier and eaten with thick golden brown coconut sugar syrup. SernikPolandA Polish cheesecake made with twaróg. Sesame seed cakeUnited States, AsiaA cake made of sesame seeds, often with honey as a sweetener. SfoufLebanonAn almond semolina cake flavored with turmeric, sesame paste, anise, and pine nuts. Sheet cake United StatesA cake baked in a large, flat rectangular pan, such as a sheet or jelly roll pan. Simnel cakeUnited KingdomA layered fruitcake that includes marzipan. Smith Island CakeUnited StatesA dessert consisting of 8 to 15 thin layers of cake alternating with chocolate buttercream; condensed or evaporated milk is commonly used. SmörgåstårtaSwedenEstoniaFinland Denmark Norway IcelandA Scandinavian "sandwich cake" with ingredients similar to a sandwich and a large enough amount of filling to make it resemble a layered cream cake. Snow skin mooncakeHong KongA type of mooncake eaten during the Mid Autumn Festival that was developed by a bakery in Hong Kong as an alternative to traditional mooncakes, which are made with ingredients such as salted duck egg yolks and lotus seed paste that result in a high level of sugar and oil. Snowball cakeUnited StatesA chocolate cake covered with marshmallow frosting and coconut flakes. SouffléFranceFluffy cakes that are traditionally served in the ramekins they were baked in and consist mostly of beaten eggs and sugar. SpekkoekIndonesiaA multi layered cake containing cinnamon, clove, mace, and anise. SpettekakaScania and Halland, SwedenA Swedish variation on a spit cake made from potato flour. Spice cakeNorth AmericaA cake flavored with spices such as cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger, or mace. SpikuIndonesiaA cake with similar ingredients to a spekkoek that only has three layers of vanilla and chocolate cake. Spit cakeAncient GreeceA term that can refer to any number of hollow, cylindrical cakes prepared on a rotating spit in several European countries. Sponge cakeUnited KingdomA light cake made with egg whites, flour, and sugar. St. Honoré cakeFranceA dessert consisting of a puff pastry base, a ring of pâte à choux, sugared profiteroles, and crème chiboust filling. Stack cakeUnited StatesA stack of cakes made with molasses and layered with some form of apple filling. Strawberry cake United States Canada FranceA cake that uses strawberry as a primary ingredient. StreuselkuchenGermanyA yeast cake topped with streusel. SuncakeTaiwanA popular Taiwanese dessert originally from the city of Taichung. The typical fillings consist of condensed malt sugar, and the cakes are usually sold in special gift boxes as souvenirs for visitors. Swiss rollUnited Kingdom United States CanadaA roll cake of varying colors filled with jam or some sort of cream; despite its name, the cake was not developed in Switzerland. Tarte TatinFranceA dessert consisting of various fruits, such as apples or pears, that are caramelized in a pan and then topped with puff pastry and baked in the oven. Tea loafUnited KingdomA sweet bread containing currants and sultanas that are soaked in tea. TeacakeUnited KingdomA baked good meant to be eaten with tea. TiramisuItalyA dessert consisting of several layers of ladyfingers dipped in espresso and occasionally alcohol such as Marsala wine and a cream made from mascarpone, eggs, and sugar. Traditionally sprinkled with cocoa powder and served chilled. TompouceNetherlandsA rectangular dessert made of two layers of puff pastry filled with yellow pastry cream and topped with smooth white icing. Torta BarozziItalyA flourless chocolate cake flavored with rum, coffee, and almonds. Torta capreseCapri, ItalyA chocolate cake made with almonds or hazelnuts. Torta alla MonferrinaMonferrato, ItalyAn autumn cake made from pumpkin, apples and sugar and flavored with dried figs, amaretti, chocolate, and rum. Torta della nonnaItalyTorta della nonna is a dessert typical of the region of Tuscany in Italy. It is a sweet pastry cake filled with vanilla flavored custard and covered with pine nuts and confectioner's sugar. Torta delle roseItalyA Mantuan and Brescian cake that is made with leavened dough rich in butter and sugar. The dough is rolled up and placed in the baking tin so that it takes the cake's characteristic shape of a basket of rosebuds, hence the name. Torta setteveliPalermo, Sicily, ItalyA seven layer cake that includes chocolate and hazelnuts. Torta Tre MontiItaly (San Marino)A cake with alternating layers of thin wafers and chocolate or hazelnut cream. TræstammerDenmarkA log shaped cake made from cocoa powder, sugar, butter, rum, marzipan, and chocolate. Tres leches cakeMexicoCosta RicaNicaraguaColombiaSpainA sponge cake soaked with evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy or sour cream. Tunis cakeScotlandNorthern IrelandA Madeira cake covered with a thick layer of chocolate and decorated with marzipan. Tuxedo cakeUnknownA sheet or circular cake with layers of chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, whipping cream and sometimes a layer of vanilla sponge cake. The dark and light colours of the cake are meant to resemble a tuxedo. TwinkieUnited States[A Twinkie is an American snack cake, described as "golden sponge cake with a creamy filling".]. Ube cakePhilippinesA traditional Filipino chiffon cake or sponge cake made with ube halaya. Ul boovMongoliaA layered biscuit stamped with a unique design and served with aaruul. Upside down cakeUnited KingdomA cake baked with its toppings (usually fruit such as pineapples) at the bottom of the pan. Before serving, the cake is flipped to be right side up. Vestfirskar hveitikökur IcelandThe Icelandic Westfjords wheatcakes are eaten both everyday and for festive occasions, but many consider them indispensable during Christmas. In the past, they were baked or fried on stoves like flat cakes, but today most people use a pan or a pancake pan and let them bake or toast in the dry pan. Victoria sponge cakeUnited KingdomA cake named after Queen Victoria, typically consisting of jam and whipped double cream or vanilla cream sandwiched between two sponge cakes; the top of the cake is decorated with a dusting of icing sugar. Wacky cakeUnknown (Possibly the United Kingdom or the United States)A cake made without eggs, butter or milk. Wacky cake may have been created as the result of rationing during World War II, when milk and eggs were scarce. The eggless batter means that the structure of the cake is entirely supported by gluten, which is strengthened by the acidic vinegar and salt. Watergate cakeUnited StatesA pistachio cake which shares its name with the Watergate scandal of the 1970sWedding cakeUnknownA cake that is traditionally served at weddings. In the UK, the wedding cake is served at a wedding breakfast, a shared meal held after the ceremony (not necessarily in the morning). In other Western cultures, the cake is usually on display and served to guests at the reception. Welsh cakeUnited Kingdom (Wales)A sweet bread, usually made with currants, that is traditionally cooked on a bakestone. White cakeA vanilla flavored cake made without egg yolks. Whoopie piesUnited StatesA dessert made of two round pieces of chocolate cake with a sweet, creamy frosting serving as the filling. Wine cakeColombiaA cake made with wine. WingkoIndonesiaA traditional pancake made mainly of coconut. Yema cakePhilippinesA chiffon cake with a custard filling known as yema. Zuger KirschtorteSwitzerlandA cake made with layers of nut meringue, sponge cake and buttercream. It is flavored with kirschwasser. Zuppa IngleseItalyA layered dessert consisting of sponge cake soaked in Alchermes and custard.