Gastronomy, like fashion and music, is a form of art that differs greatly from one country or location to the next. These distinctions are mostly due to the kind of ingredients accessible in each area, as well as tastes formed over centuries of eating specific cuisines. Here are some unique and classic cakes from around the world, all of which are equally tasty yet varied in composition.
Black Forest Cherry Cake from Germany
This style of cake is highly traditional in the Black Forest region of southeast Germany. Although it is usually assumed that the cake originated in Switzerland, the Germans improved and popularised it to the extent that it is known today. Containing several layers of chocolate cake, separated by cherries, the cake is finally topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a few more cherries for decoration. There is also a Swedish variation of the Black Forest cake, which is made of meringue and whipped cream and has little in common with the original German recipe.
Galette des Rois, France
Known as the “King’s Cake” in the English language, Galette de Rois, is traditionally eaten after Christmas, in the first week of January. But it has recently grown in popularity to the point where many bakeries sell it throughout the month. This cake is made up of layers of buttery puff pastry wrapped over luscious almond cream and dusted with powder sugar. After everything has been assembled the cake is baked until the outer layer has a toasted appearance.
Mochi, Japan
Mochi is a traditional Japanese rice paste cake that is traditionally served on New Year's Eve, but it is also available all the year round, in various forms such as ice creams and soups. Because the rice paste is readily moulded and can be combined with a wide range of ingredients, there are an infinite number of Mochi cakes to choose from.
Mawa Cake, India
Mawa cakes are milk-based cakes and filled with cardamom and nuts such as almonds or cashews. Mawa is hardened milk made by patiently boiling milk until all of the liquid has evaporated. This cake is extremely popular in Mumbai, where it was served in Irani cafes that once dotted the city. The cafes may have succumbed to the new fast-food chains and new age restaurants, but their cakes remain one of Mumbai's favourite pleasures.
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