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    Cakes From Around the World

    Take your pick from this list of delectable and easy-to-prepare world cakes that are excellent for dessert, snacks, or even breakfast!

    A simple spiced sponge cake? The subtly flavored Cardamom Cake and Saffron Cake from Sweden are perfect for you!

    A big fan of nuts? Then you should try Greek Walnut Cake (Karidopita) or Almond Paste Cake!

    Or if you're looking for something with dried fruits, then the Lebanese Date Cake is a great choice.

    So go ahead, try one (or all) of these international cakes --- and have your favorite beverage ready!

    Feature image for kladdkaka, showing a slice with cream on top.

    Kladdkaka (Swedish Sticky Chocolate Cake)

    Feature image for classic seed cake, which shows two slices of it served.

    English Seed Cake

    Feature image for Greek Walnut Cake, showing a slice served with coffee.

    Karidopita (Greek Walnut Cake)

    Feature image for saffron cake, using the right size.

    Swedish Saffron Cake (Saffranskaka)

    Latest feature image for Lebanese Date Cake, using the right size.

    Lebanese Date Cake

    Updated feature image of Swedish Midsummer Cake, using the right size.

    Swedish Midsummer Cake (Midsommartårta)

    Feature image for French Poppy Seed Cake showing the top of the cake with the icing.

    French Poppy Seed Cake

    Freshly baked Swedish almond cakes, on a cooling rack.

    Swedish Almond Cake (Mumma)

    A shot of a slice of Swedish cardamom cake, highlighting the texture of the cake.

    Swedish Cardamom Cake (Kardemummakaka)

    Feature image for German Butter Cake, showing slices of it, ready for serving.

    Butterkuchen (German Butter Cake)

    An overhead shot of Kärleksmums sliced and ready for serving.

    Kärleksmums (Swedish Chocolate Coconut Cake)

    An overhead shot of Italian Hazelnut Cake, with a slice ready for serving.

    Torta di Nocciole (Italian Hazelnut Cake)

    An overhead shot of a freshly baked Italian Apple Cake, with powdered sugar and fresh apples on the side.

    Torta di Mele (Tuscan Apple Cake)

    Feature image for bibingka, with slices ready for serving.

    Bibingka (Filipino Coconut Rice Cake)

    Latest feature image for Italian orange and carrot cake, Jan23.

    Italian Orange and Carrot Cake

    Feature image for Danish Dream Cake (Drømmekage), showing it cut into squares, with a cup of coffee in the background.

    Danish Dream Cake (Drømmekage)

    An overhead shot of a cooled Portuguese Honey Cake, with two slices ready for serving, with some sliced almonds on the side.

    Portuguese Honey Cake (Bolo de Mel)

    A shot of a slice of Torta Caprese, highlighting the texture of the inside of the cake, with bits of ground almonds.

    Torta Caprese (Italian Flourless Chocolate Cake)

    French Yogurt Cake

    An overhead shot of Red Wine Chocolate cake, with a slice ready to be served.

    German Red Wine and Chocolate Cake

    Feature image for French Orange and Almond Cake, showing a slice of it on a plate, served with a cup of coffee.

    French Orange and Almond Cake

    Coconut & Pistachio Cake Roll on a serving plate, with a couple of espresso cups on the side.

    Coconut & Pistachio Cake Roll

    Lemon-Raspberry No Bake Cheesecake

    Stacked slices of chestnut cake showing raisins, walnuts and pine nuts inside the cake

    Tuscan Chestnut Cake

    Chocolate Espresso Mini Bundt Cake with Salted Caramel MPIC

    Chocolate Espresso Mini Bundt Cake with Salted Caramel

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    Panettone

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