European cakes and tortes

This Napoleon Cake recipe features layers of flaky pastry and luscious vanilla-flecked pastry cream. It's a beautiful classic Russian cake.

Smetannik is a traditional layer cake. It's usually made with a combination of flour, sugar, eggs, honey, and a sour cream frosting consisting of sour cream, vanilla, cream cheese, and milk

There's a place for cake at any celebration, and these 16 rustic, unfussy Italian cake recipes are welcome at any gathering, any time of year!

Easy and delicious Alexander Cake recipe for 12 servings.

The cake became famous in Kiev, Ukraine in 1956. It was developed in a Soviet confectionery factory, but don’t think for a second this is not artisan beauty.

Discover delicious French cake recipes to try at home, from classic Madeleines to rich Opera cakes. These French desserts are perfect for any occasion and easy to make. Indulge in the art of French baking with elegant flavors and beautiful presentations. Start your baking journey today with these delightful French cakes and impress your family and friends. Explore the recipes now and enjoy a taste of France in your kitchen.

By: Francesca Montillo, ISDA Food & Travel Writer Growing up in southern Italy, I was pretty fortunate that I had a stay-at-home mom who was quite the cook and baker. It wasn’t until years later, after our move to the U.S., where mom joined the “working world,” and lost the time to bake all of … Continued

For the month of January Jelena from A Kingdom for a Cake invited us to start this year with a dreamy celebration cake. She challenged us to make the Esterhazy cake a.k.a the Hungarian dream.

This classic Hungarian dessert is a show stopper with multiple sponge cake layers with alternating buttercream frosting.

Torta Tenerina, classic Italian soft chocolate cake, is a specialty dessert from Ferrara in Emila Romagna, Italy. Torta Tenerina, literally meaning "tender cake", is a chocolate cake with a rich, moist interior and a crisp top. The perfect cake for all chocolate lovers.