ALL RECIPES

Japanese cheesecakes are also known as Japanese cotton cheesecake or jiggly cake. No matter the name, you will definitely be getting seconds of this fluffy cheesecake. Jump to the recipe! Japanese cheesecake was invented in the 1970s and was actually inspired by a German cheesecake called kasekuchen. I will definitely be trying to bake that soon! Japanese chefs adapted kasekuchen by reducing the fat and creating a lighter and more airy cheesecake instead. The cake was a hit a

Mokkapalat is a chocolate sheet cake topped with a delicious mocha frosting from Finland. Jump to the recipe! The recipe was first published in Sju sorters kakor, a Swedish cookbook, in 1945. It was later translated into Finnish. Although the original recipe called for chocolate, the Finnish translations replaced the chocolate with cocoa as it was cheaper. In Finnish Mokkapalt means a piece of suede. The treat gained popularity in the 1980s and was commonly served at parties

A Kyiv cake is a decadent cake. It features layers of vanilla sponge, hazelnut meringue, and chocolate frosting. Jump to the recipe! It was created in 1956 in the Karl Marx Confectionary Factory. The meringue was first filled with cashews, which were supplied by India, a developing ally of the USSR. As it turns out, cashews became too expensive, so the meringue was filled with hazelnuts instead. This cake is certainly a labor of love, but is also an explosion of flavors and

A Battenberg cake is a checkered-sponge cake filled with jam and covered in a layer of decadent marzipan. Jump to the recipe! The recipe is from England, and it’s said that the cake was created to celebrate Princess Victoria and Prince Louis of Battenberg’s marriage. Interestingly, later during World War II, the Battenberg cake was mass-produced and sold in grocery stores as a popular treat. I think there are a lot of fun ways to be creative with this cake. You can customize

Castella cakes are popular in Japan and Korea but actually originated in Portugal. They are very fluffy and are found in most Asian bakeries. Jump to the recipe! Although Castella cakes were simple vanilla cakes, they have now evolved to include a variety of flavors. I decided to make a matcha castella cake! I snacked on two slices of this cake before I was done taking photos; it was just that good. Plus, they are so simple to make since they don’t require any frosting or dec

Halekulani cake originated from the Halekulani Hotel in Hawaii. It’s a sponge cake filled with coconut pastry cream and topped with whipped cream and coconut flakes. Jump to the recipe! In 1959, a slice of the cake was originally sold for $0.35 in the Halekulani Hotel, which is an unimaginable price now! I love this cake because it tastes like a coconut angel food cake, but elevated with the decadent pastry cream. It’s definitely a showstopper recipe, and the hotel even serve

I love making tres leches cakes with flavors from other cultures. They always taste so good, and I love a fusion recipe! Jump to the recipe! Rasmalai is a popular Indian dessert made out of softened and sweetened cheese. It also has hints of cardamom and saffron. I wanted to make sure I included all of these flavors in this tres leches cake. The cake is flavored with saffron threads, and the three milks are rich with ground cardamom. Plus, I love a tres leches because it’s so

Modern crepe cakes originated in Japan in the 1980s, so it’s only natural that I made a matcha-flavored one this week. Jump to the recipe! I wasn’t a fan of matcha until this past year. It’s definitely an acquired taste, but now I love it. I was so excited to take a bite of this cake. The reason why there is whipped cream between each crepe layer is to prevent the cake from drying out. This makes it stay tasting fresh. Some people add fresh fruit in between crepes, but I thin

Lamingtons are a type of cake that originates from Australia. They are typically small mini cakes dipped in chocolate and coconut. Jump to the recipe! Many locals claim that lamingtons were made by accident by a nervous maid. However, the origins of lamingtons are certainly disputed and are based on rumors. However, they are still considered the “national dessert” by locals in Australia and are very popular in bakeries and shops. Typically, lamingtons are coated with chocol

Pandan is a plant with an earthy vanilla flavor profile. When mixed correctly with eggs and tapioca flour, it produces a stunning honeycomb texture. Jump to the recipe! This cake is so visually intriguing. Honeycomb cakes are popular in Asia, but this recipe with pandan and coconut milk originated from Vietnam. What makes this cake unique as well is the fact that there is no gluten. Instead, it’s made from tapioca flour and rice flour. The honeycomb effect comes from not over

This pistachio cake truly blew me away. It’s insanely decadent and is perfect for any pistachio-lover. Jump to the recipe! The secret ingredient in this cake is the ricotta. It gives the cake a velvety texture and enhances the pistachios' flavor. I also love the pistachio frosting on this cake. I found pistachio paste in my local grocery store, and it makes this cake taste out of this world. Pistachios are common in Middle Eastern and South Asian desserts, so this cake was a

Cake pops were invented fairly recently — in 2008! They are a fun treat, especially for kids, and perfect for birthdays or special gatherings. Jump to the recipe! I wanted to add a fun twist by making animal cracker cake pops. Animal crackers were my childhood, and I was feeling nostalgic. For those who don’t know, these crackers are shortbread cookies that are shaped like various animals. You can find them at most grocery stores. Evidently, they originated from England, but

Because the weather has been pretty gloomy in Seattle, I wanted to bake this vibrant lemon olive oil cake. Jump to the recipe! Olive oil cakes are very popular in Italy and Spain, especially because olive oil is a popular replacement for butter. It screams sunshine, especially with the mini lemons that I piped on. It’s the perfect breakfast treat for a Spring or Summer day. I also love that the cake comes together so quickly. The cake itself is a one-bowl recipe, and there’s

This coconut cake is loaded with flavor. It not only features a coconut cake, but a coconut pastry cream as well. Jump to the recipe! Once in a while, I find myself craving coconut, and this coconut cake tasted so refreshing on a hot summer afternoon like today! I also just love sheet cakes. They are easy to make, even easier to serve, and are perfect for any large gathering. They are also so tempting to snack on every time I pass the kitchen. You won’t be able to get enough

I saw this recipe online and became obsessed with putting my own spin on it. I can’t believe I’ve only made one ice cream cake and barely any icebox cakes. Jump to the recipe! An icebox cake is a no-bake dessert that features cookies with whipped cream. It’s technically a cake and originated in the U.S. around the 1920s. This cake features layers of chocolate mousse and chocolate chip cookies. It’s also extremely quick to make. Barely any prep, and once you let your cake chil

Happy 4th of July! Although Bløtkake is a Norwegian cream cake, it reminded me of a 4th of July dessert showstopper. Jump to the recipe! Every year for the 4th of July, I bake some sort of cake with cream and fresh berries. It’s the perfect light but decadent dessert for America’s birthday. However, I thought it would be interesting to try exploring different countries’ versions of a fruit cake, and I can’t wait to make Bløtkake again. It’s very simple to make, and if you are

It’s crazy to think that I haven’t officially made an ice cream cake yet on this blog when ice cream is my favorite dessert. Jump to the recipe! I have been craving funfetti cake, but because it has been so hot, I thought it would be fun to add ice cream to the cake. Besides, Whole Foods is having its ice cream sale of the week, so it was the perfect occasion to bake this cake. This is the perfect showstopper cake for any birthday or summer gathering. It is fun, whimsical, an

A saffron milk cake is essentially a saffron tres leches cake. It can also be called kesar tres leches and originates from Middle Eastern cuisine. Jump to the recipe! In the 2010s, chefs started experimenting with saffron in tres leches cakes, and the recipe became popular in restaurants as a saffron milk cake. It’s very easy to make, and it tastes so decadent. Saffron is very popular in Middle Eastern and South Asian food and has a very complex flavor profile. It can also be

Because dot cakes have been such a popular trend, I have also discovered cortadillo. It’s a Mexican vanilla cake topped with pink icing and sprinkles. Jump to the recipe! Cortadillo is also known as Pastel de Niños or Mexican Pink Cake, and it is typically cut into squares or triangles to be served in Mexican bakeries. It does look quite similar to the dot cake, and dare I say, a little better? While both are delicious (trust me, I finished two dot cakes in a day), I will say

Thai tea is my favorite drink to order at Thai restaurants or boba shops. It is definitely strong, but the hints of condensed milk make it taste so refreshing for the summer. Jump to the recipe! This Thai tea spin on the classic tres leches makes it the perfect dessert for a large gathering or celebration. It can feed a crowd, but it is very easy to make. I recommend using Thai tea concentrate because then you don’t need to use more milk in the recipe. I also added the concen