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Cassava pone is a sweet, moist, and gummy dessert made from cassava root, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, coconut, sugar, nutmeg, butter, and milk. Not much is known about the origin of this dessert, but it's believed it first appeared somewhere on Barba... READ MORE

This classic Basque cake consists of two layers of shortcrust pastry and either a filling made with black cherry preserve or, more often, vanilla-flavored pastry cream. If made with black cherries, the top of the cake is usually decorated with the... READ MORE

This classic French dessert is usually associated with northern and central France regions and belongs to the wide group of king cakes that are prepared and enjoyed on Epiphany—a Christian holiday celebrated on January 6, commemorating the a... READ MORE

These delicate Greek cookies are prepared with ground almonds, egg whites, sugar, and various flavorings such as orange blossom water, liqueurs, or vanilla. Usually decorated with almonds or almond slivers, they come in different forms and are occ... READ MORE

This classic Breton cookie is characterized by its sandy (sablé in French) texture, which is a result of large quantities of butter and egg yolks used to make them. The cookies were first produced in 1670 in Sablé-sur-Sarthe... READ MORE

Kirschenmichel is a buttery German bread pudding enriched with sweet cherries. A common dessert in southern Germany, this sweet treat is typically flavored with cinnamon, cloves, Kirsch liqueur, vanilla extract, or almond extract. Moist and sweet,... READ MORE

Bakewell pudding is a traditional dessert consisting of a pastry base that is filled with fruit jam and a paste made from ground almonds, butter, and eggs. The first Bakewell pudding was created by accident at a local inn around 1860. It is recomm... READ MORE

Traditionally associated with the American South, this creamy cake usually consists of at least two thick sponges coated with a coconut-flavored pastry cream or a simple meringue. The whole cake is decorated with buttercream or a cream cheese fros... READ MORE

Named after the acclaimed Finnish poet, the Runeberg cake is a small, cylinder-shaped delicacy prepared with a combination of wheat and almond flour. The cake is characterized by strong ginger and cardamom flavors, and a tender, dense texture. Thi... READ MORE

Bakewell flapjack is a sweet dish that blends two traditional English sweet treats into one - a bakewell tart and a flapjack. The bakewell tart consists of a shortcrust pastry filled with jam and almonds, while flapjack is an oat bar. This dish ba... READ MORE

Battenberg cake is a light dessert consisting of alternating, colored squares of genoise sponge coated with an exterior of apricot jam and almond paste. It is believed that the cake was invented in order to celebrate the 1884 wedding of P... READ MORE

An integral part of Caribbean cuisine in festive times, especially around Christmas, black fruit cake is a unique dessert filled with nuts, dried fruits, warm spices, and burnt sugar syrup - giving it a rich and bitter chocolate flavor and a typic... READ MORE

This layered Icelandic dessert is known as randalín or vínarterta (Vienna cake). Although the cake is incredibly versatile and its exact form and ingredients are often debated, it traditionally consists of thin shortbread la... READ MORE

Dous makos is the Haitian version of fudge. This sweet dessert originates from the town of Petit-Goave and dates back to 1939, when it was invented by Fernand Macos, a Belgian entrepreneur. It is made from sugar, milk, flavorings, and colorings. D... READ MORE

Panama torte is a traditional chocolate-almond cake originating from Austria. It was invented to commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914, and usually consists of breadcrumbs, almonds, dark chocolate, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, butte... READ MORE

This traditional Croatian dessert hails from the Dalmatian island of Korčula. It is prepared with a combination of whipped egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds. The dessert is usually enrichened with grated lemon or orange zest and bitter almond ... READ MORE

Suspiritos is one of the simplest Dominican desserts made with a combination of egg whites, cream of tartar, sugar, and powdered sugar. The name of this dessert can be translated as meringue kisses. When prepared, suspiritos are consumed ... READ MORE

Torta russa di Verona consists of a crispy puff pastry shell encasing a rich and fragrant filling made with almonds and amaretti cookies, creating a unique balance of crunchiness and softness. The result is a tall, fluffy cake with a nutty aroma, ... READ MORE