Bibingka is a lightly sweet, moist cake traditionally cooked over charcoal in a banana-leaf-lined clay pot. This simpler version can be made in a cake pan in the oven.
Tag: Cakes and Tortes
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New York Cheesecake
(American Mid-Atlantic cream cheese dessert)
Rich and creamy. Dense yet light. A late-night favorite of the Golden Girls. Cheesecake is an iconic American dessert.
Quesadilla Salvadoreña
(Salvadoran sweet cheese poundcake)
Unlike the Mexican snack of the same name, Salvadoran quesadilla is a rich, sweet dessert cake often found in local panaderías, or bakeries.
Pastel de Tres Leches
(Central American cake of three milks)
The famous cake of three milks, pastel de tres leches is believed to have originated in Nicaragua. It has become very popular throughout Central America and is becoming more and more common in the United States.
Panforte
(Italian Christmas honey fruitcake)
This fruit and nut confection has been made in the Tuscan city of Siena since the Middle Ages. This recipe for panforte Margherita, the most popular version, makes a tasty homemade Christmas treat.
Apple Cake
(American tender cake with apples)
Apple cake is popular throughout the United States, especially during the fall when the new apple harvest is coming in. This simple, moist, rich cake really hits the spot.