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List of Cakes

A cake is a form of sweet food made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients, that is usually baked. In their oldest forms, cakes were modifications of bread, but cakes now cover a wide range of preparations that can be simple or elaborate, and that share features with other desserts such as pastries, meringues, custards, and pies.

Types of Cakes[edit]

Cakes can be classified into several categories based on their ingredients and preparation methods. Here is a list of some popular types of cakes:

Butter Cakes[edit]

Butter cakes are made from creamed butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. They are often leavened with baking powder or baking soda. Examples include:

Sponge Cakes[edit]

Sponge cakes are made with beaten eggs, sugar, and flour. They are light and airy due to the air incorporated during the beating of the eggs. Examples include:

Foam Cakes[edit]

Foam cakes rely on the air trapped in beaten egg whites to provide volume and structure. They are similar to sponge cakes but often contain little to no fat. Examples include:

Cheesecakes[edit]

Cheesecakes are made with a mixture of soft, fresh cheese, eggs, and sugar. They can be baked or unbaked and often have a crust made from crushed cookies or graham crackers. Examples include:

Flourless Cakes[edit]

Flourless cakes are made without flour and often have a rich, dense texture. They are popular among those following gluten-free diets. Examples include:

Layer Cakes[edit]

Layer cakes consist of multiple layers of cake held together by frosting or another type of filling. They can be made from any type of cake. Examples include:

Specialty Cakes[edit]

Specialty cakes are often made for specific occasions and can include unique ingredients or decorations. Examples include:

Also see[edit]

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-A '''cake''' is a form of sweet [[dessert]] that is typically baked. In its oldest forms, cakes were modifications of [[bread]], but cakes now cover a wide range of preparations that can be simple or elaborate, and that share features with other desserts such as [[pastries]], [[meringues]], [[custards]], and [[pies]]. The following is a list of notable cakes.
+A cake is a form of sweet food made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients, that is usually baked. In their oldest forms, cakes were modifications of bread, but cakes now cover a wide range of preparations that can be simple or elaborate, and that share features with other desserts such as pastries, meringues, custards, and pies.
-=== Types of Cakes ===
+== Types of Cakes ==
-==== Butter Cakes ====
+Cakes can be classified into several categories based on their ingredients and preparation methods. Here is a list of some popular types of cakes:
-* [[Pound cake]] - A cake traditionally made with a pound of each of four ingredients: flour, butter, eggs, and sugar.
-* [[Sponge cake]] - A light, airy cake made with beaten eggs and no added fat.
-==== Foam Cakes ====
+=== Butter Cakes ===
-* [[Angel food cake]] - A type of sponge cake made with egg whites, flour, and sugar.
+Butter cakes are made from creamed butter, sugar, eggs, and flour. They are often leavened with baking powder or baking soda. Examples include:
-* [[Chiffon cake]] - A very light cake made with vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and flavorings.
-==== Yeast Cakes ====
+* [[Pound cake]]
-* [[Babka]] - A sweet yeast cake with swirls of chocolate or cinnamon.
+* [[Madeira cake]]
-* [[Kugelhopf]] - A yeast-based cake traditionally baked in a distinctive circular Bundt mold.
+* [[Victoria sponge]]
-==== Cheesecakes ====
+=== Sponge Cakes ===
-* [[New York-style cheesecake]] - A rich, dense, and creamy cheesecake made with cream cheese, eggs, and sugar.
+Sponge cakes are made with beaten eggs, sugar, and flour. They are light and airy due to the air incorporated during the beating of the eggs. Examples include:
-* [[Japanese cheesecake]] - A light and fluffy cheesecake that incorporates meringue into the batter.
-==== Specialty Cakes ====
+* [[Genoise]]
-* [[Black Forest cake]] - A German dessert made with layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, and cherries.
+* [[Angel food cake]]
-* [[Red velvet cake]] - A red-colored chocolate layer cake with cream cheese frosting.
+* [[Chiffon cake]]
+=== Foam Cakes ===
+Foam cakes rely on the air trapped in beaten egg whites to provide volume and structure. They are similar to sponge cakes but often contain little to no fat. Examples include:
+* [[Biscuit cake]]
+* [[Dacquoise]]
+=== Cheesecakes ===
+Cheesecakes are made with a mixture of soft, fresh cheese, eggs, and sugar. They can be baked or unbaked and often have a crust made from crushed cookies or graham crackers. Examples include:
+* [[New York-style cheesecake]]
+* [[Japanese cheesecake]]
+=== Flourless Cakes ===
+Flourless cakes are made without flour and often have a rich, dense texture. They are popular among those following gluten-free diets. Examples include:
+* [[Chocolate torte]]
+* [[Almond cake]]
+=== Layer Cakes ===
+Layer cakes consist of multiple layers of cake held together by frosting or another type of filling. They can be made from any type of cake. Examples include:
+* [[Black Forest cake]]
+* [[Red velvet cake]]
+=== Specialty Cakes ===
+Specialty cakes are often made for specific occasions and can include unique ingredients or decorations. Examples include:
+* [[Wedding cake]]
+* [[Birthday cake]]
+== Also see ==
-=== Related Pages ===
 * [[List of desserts]]
 * [[List of pastries]]
+* [[List of breads]]
+* [[List of cookies]]
 * [[List of pies]]
-* [[List of breads]]
-* [[Cake decorating]]
+{{Cakes}}
-* [[Baking]]
 [[Category:Cakes]]
 [[Category:Desserts]]
-[[Category:Lists of foods]]
+[[Category:Baking]]
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