cake Recipes
53 delicious cake recipes from around the world
Simnel Cake
A traditional British Easter fruit cake layered with marzipan and decorated with marzipan balls, symbolizing the apostles. Perfect for spring celebrations.
Spettekaka (Swedish Spit Cake)
A traditional, tall, and exceptionally delicate spit cake from the Skåne region of Sweden, often served at celebrations. Its unique airy structure is achieved by slowly drizzling batter onto a rotating spit.
Sticky Toffee Pudding
A beloved British classic, this Sticky Toffee Pudding features a moist, tender date sponge cake generously drenched in a rich, buttery toffee sauce. Perfect for a comforting dessert.
Streuselkuchen (German Crumb Cake)
A classic German crumb cake, perfect for 'Kaffee und Kuchen' (coffee and cake) on a Sunday afternoon. This recipe features a rich, buttery, and generous crumble topping over a soft yeast dough base.
Szarlotka (Polish Apple Cake)
A classic Polish apple cake featuring a tender shortcrust pastry base and a warmly spiced apple filling, topped with a grated pastry layer for delightful texture.
Victoria Sponge
A quintessential British cake, the Victoria Sponge features two light and airy sponge layers generously filled with sweet strawberry jam and whipped cream, often dusted with powdered sugar. It's a timeless classic, famously named after Queen Victoria.
Revani
Turkish semolina cake - syrup-soaked semolina sponge. Tea time classic.
Namoura
Lebanese semolina cake - syrup-soaked semolina with tahini topping. Tea time.
Bika Ambon
A beloved Indonesian honeycomb cake originating from Medan, known for its unique chewy and springy texture, reminiscent of a honeycomb structure. This recipe requires patience for fermentation but yields a truly special dessert.
Kue Lapis Legit (Indonesian Thousand Layer Cake)
Kue Lapis Legit is a rich, dense, and fragrant Indonesian layer cake, a beloved Dutch-Indonesian specialty. It's characterized by its many thin, distinct layers, each infused with warm spices, creating a beautiful marbled effect and a complex flavor profile. Traditionally served during festive occasions like Christmas and Lebaran.
Lapis Surabaya (Surabaya Layer Cake)
A classic Indonesian birthday cake, Lapis Surabaya is a rich, three-layer butter cake famously filled with strawberry jam. Its name refers to the city of Surabaya, a major culinary hub in East Java.
Bolo de Rolo (Brazilian Roll Cake)
Bolo de Rolo is a traditional Brazilian dessert, often considered the state cake of Pernambuco. It features incredibly thin layers of sponge cake rolled around a sweet guava paste filling. The process is meticulous, resulting in a beautiful spiral cake that's a delight to behold and eat.
Brazo de Reina (Queen's Arm Cake)
A classic Colombian jelly roll cake, known as 'Brazo de Reina' or Queen's Arm, featuring a light sponge cake filled with sweet guava paste and rolled to perfection. This dessert is a beloved treat for celebrations and everyday enjoyment.
Chajá Cake
A delightful and airy layered cake featuring light sponge cake, sweet whipped cream, juicy peaches, crunchy meringue pieces, and a luscious dulce de leche swirl. This dessert is a beloved classic from the Río de la Plata region.
Chocotorta
An iconic no-bake Argentine chocolate cookie cake layered with a creamy dulce de leche and cream cheese mixture. Perfect for birthdays and celebrations.
Pastel de Tres Leches
A classic Mexican dessert, this sponge cake is incredibly moist and tender, generously soaked in a rich mixture of three milks and topped with a cloud of whipped cream. It's an irresistible treat that's perfect for any occasion.
Rogel
A classic Argentine celebration cake featuring numerous thin, delicate layers of baked dough generously spread with rich dulce de leche and crowned with a fluffy Italian meringue.
Torta de Auyama (Venezuelan Pumpkin Cake)
A wonderfully moist and warmly spiced pumpkin cake, perfect as a comforting dessert.
Torta de Maduro (Ripe Plantain Cake)
A delightful Colombian dessert featuring layers of sweet, mashed ripe plantains and savory cheese, baked to a golden perfection. It's a comforting treat that balances sweetness and richness.
Torta Fría (Colombian No-Bake Layered Cake)
A delightful no-bake refrigerator cake, featuring layers of crisp cookies, a rich condensed milk and cream mixture, and fresh mixed fruit. This easy dessert is perfect for making ahead and chilling until set.
Torta Negra (Venezuelan Black Cake)
A rich and dense Venezuelan Christmas fruit cake, traditionally soaked in dark rum for an intensely moist and flavorful dessert. This cake benefits greatly from being made in advance.
Tres Leches Cake
An impossibly moist and decadent sponge cake soaked in a rich blend of three milks: condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. Topped with a cloud of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, this cake is a celebration in every bite.
Tres Leches Colombiano
A classic Colombian sponge cake, generously soaked in a rich blend of three milks, resulting in an incredibly moist and decadent dessert.
Basbousa (Egyptian Semolina Cake)
A classic Egyptian dessert, Basbousa is a sweet, syrup-soaked semolina cake studded with shredded coconut and topped with a whole almond. It has a wonderfully tender crumb and a rich, sweet flavor, perfect for any occasion.