Cake Types
This type of cake, often served at weddings, is known for its multiple layers and sweet frosting.
What is a tiered cake?
This cake was the cause of Marie Antoinette's infamous misquote.
What is cake (as in "Let them eat cake")?
This layered dessert from Italy features coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone.
What is tiramisu?
This powder helps cakes rise and is often used with baking soda.
What is baking powder?
This Netflix baking competition is famous for turning cake disasters into comedy.
What is Nailed It!?
Made with carrots, spices, and cream cheese frosting.
What is carrot cake?
Oprah famously loved this dense, ring-shaped cake from Bundt.
What is pound cake?
A popular cake in Japan made with green tea flavoring.
What is matcha cake?
Adds sweetness and helps cakes brown in the oven.
What is sugar?
This is halal to eat
What is cake?
This rich chocolate dessert has a molten center.
What is lava cake?
The name of this cake also refers to a German prince—chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream.
What is Black Forest cake?
British holiday cake filled with dried fruit and sometimes soaked in brandy.
What is Christmas cake?
A key dairy ingredient often used in moist cakes.
What is buttermilk?
This gas is released when baking soda reacts with acid, helping cake rise.
What is carbon dioxide?
A light, spongy cake made without butter, using only egg whites.
What is angel food cake?
This red-hued cake became wildly popular in the U.S. during the 20th century.
What is red velvet cake?
This traditional Portuguese cake is eaten at Epiphany and often has a small surprise inside.
What is Bolo Rei?
This liquid extract is a common flavoring in cake batters.
What is vanilla extract?
In Mexico, this cake soaked in three milks is served at quinceañeras.
What is tres leches cake?
This traditional Christmas dessert is also known as a Yule log.
What is a Bûche de Noël?
In 2013, this bakery chain's "cronut" mashup rivaled their classic birthday cakes.
What is Dominique Ansel Bakery?
A honey-soaked pastry, often mistaken for cake, that's essential in Greek celebrations.
What is baklava?
This gluten-free flour alternative is used in many specialty cakes.
What is almond flour?
The best cake ever.
What is Mariam and Janas cake?