Let them eat cake! 32 sweet treats from around the world
You may think you know your own country. And you may think you know cake. But it may surprise you to find out what others think of that sugary lumps of carbs we all call “cake.” For a unique perspective on the ubiquitous dessert, here are 32 of the top image results on Google when you search “cake” and a country’s name in Japanese. Get ready to get hungry or very confused!
China
Starting in Asia, here are the search results in Japanese for “cake, China.” Besides the pastel colors, the most striking thing about Chinese cakes is how they almost resemble vaguely familiar cartoon characters.
1. Next up is a window display full of pastels and muted colors.
2. Here we have the lesser known “Hi Cat” cartoon character.
3. Last up for the Chinese cakes is a little yellow guy that looks very familiar…
South Korea
4. Next up on the Asian tour is South Korea. Here is a window display of Korean cakes that are almost too cute to handle.
5. Up next is another display of beautiful cakes. But wait, something seems a little off with that “strawberry” on top of the chocolate cake. Is that a cherry tomato?
6. This must be a mistake or are cherry tomatoes some kind of delicious culinary secret Korea is keeping to itself?
7. Again, more cherry tomatoes. Here they join this spread of neatly sliced fruit on top of a fluorescent green cake.
8. Unfortunately, this kimchi cake seems like it was made as a joke. If it wanted to be taken more seriously, it needs a cherry tomato.
India
9. Heading to South Asia, here are some humble, and delicious, looking cakes in India.
10. This may almost look like sushi at first glance, but this milk cake is made from condensed milk and is a popular Indian sweet.
U.S.A
Moving on to North America, here are the image results for “cake, America.” The bright, and most likely artificial, colors jump out on the screen. From radioactive green to florescent yellow, it appears that Americans want their desserts to match the energy, gaudiness and noise of Time’s Square and the Las Vegas strip.
11. This St. Patrick’s Day cake looks like it could glow in the dark.
12. And if you can’t settle on one color, go for the whole rainbow.
13. At first glace, the un-American lack of neon colors on this cake may deceive, but hiding behind the fruit is the ultimate in U.S.A. fashion—the flag.
Canada
14. Next up is America’s friendly neighbor to the north, Canada. While American cakes can be seen from space, Canadian cakes appear to be little more subtle, like this chocolate berry cake.
15. Matching Canada’s quieter image, these small tea cakes show that delicate and modest desserts seem to take precedent over the gaudier cakes to the south.
16. Last up on the Canadian cake tour is a window display of four cakes that are starting to look like the loud, tacky cakes of their neighbor’s.
France
The first stop on the European tour is France. It should be no surprise that almost all of the results for “cake, France” look like edible art.
17. Here is a window display of perfectly baked French cakes.
Italy
18. First up for Italian cakes is a cream puff cake. In Italy, you will never have to choose between cream puffs or cake; with this beautiful dessert you can have both!
19. This green cake may not have the radioactive tint of a cake from America, but the color is a bit uprising.
20. Here is panettone, an Italian cake with dried fruit popular in the Christmas season.
Germany
The same image search results show a lot of variety of cakes in the heart of Europe.
21. Here is an apple cake.
22. Here’s a Black Forest cake, or Schwarzwaelderkirchtorte in German.
England
23. English cakes are are the last of the European tour. Here is a group of colorful cupcakes.
24. For those who prefer their icing to cake ratio to be heavy on the icing, these sweets are for you.
25. This teacake from Tunnock’s seem to be a popular English treat, perfect for tea time.
Turkey
26. Bridging Europe and Asia, Turkey is the next stop on this cake tour. Here are some bright colored cakes along with a furry looking one.
27. Flag cakes are popular no matter the country and Turkey is no exception. Here is a sweet version of the Turkish flag.
Australia
28. Heading down under, here are some Australian cakes. Like a baby to a dingo, these cakes look delicious. First up is a fruit-topped cake called Pavlova , named after a Russian ballerina.
29. Next up is a a custard-based dessert called a vanilla slice.
Japan
Last up on this tour is Japan. Here are the image results for “cake, Japan”. Looks like lots of little individual desserts that you do not have to share.
30. The traditional “Christmas Cake” in Japan is a shortcake with strawberries on top. The candles are a nice addition to this Japanese holiday classic.
31. This gorgeous cake is called “pudding cake” and looks a little like cheesecake.
32. Finally, this elegant looking dessert has a lot going on, including a fig.
And so ends the global cake tour! How accurate was the portrayal of your country?
Source: Naver Matome
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