Bake Up These 9 Iconic Cakes from Around the World

A dome-shaped sponge cake filled with pastry cream, jam and whipped cream, all covered in smooth green marzipan and topped with a pink rose — a fitting pick to feel royal.

A rich, dense chocolate cake glazed with apricot jam and served with a side of whipped cream.

A striped spice cake made one thin layer at a time, resulting in a dense, colorful and perfectly buttery treat.

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A crustless cheesecake intentionally scorched on the outside with a jammy, custardy center.

Dozens of paper-thin crêpes layered with delicate pastry cream in between.

A warm, spongy caramel cake soaked in a sweet cream sauce.

Layers of almond sponge, coffee syrup, chocolate ganache and coffee buttercream topped with a shiny chocolate glaze.

A moist sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk and topped with whipped cream.

Layers of chocolate sponge, whipped cream and cherries, soaked in cherry liqueur and topped with chocolate shavings.