5 Irresistible Sweet French Cakes

23/02/2019

France is famous for its cakes that are not only delicious but also very artistically presented. French cakes are divided into two categories: pâtisseries (cakes) and boulangeries (breads). Let’s see how many of the 5 delicious cakes below you have enjoyed!

Madeleines

Also known as shell cakes, these are small, cute butter cakes originating from the Northeast of France. Many people who don't know will think Madeleines are hard butter cookies due to their size, but they are actually "sponge" cakes similar to sponge cakes but more spongy and dense. When you take a light bite, the fragrant buttery scent will spread throughout your mouth, accompanied by a sweet taste that seems to melt on the tip of your tongue. This French cake is often used as a gift on special occasions.

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Macarons

If there was a poll for the most beautiful cakes, macarons would definitely be at the top. Some people even say that macarons are only "worth it" if they are beautiful, and that's true because for bakers, only the most perfect cakes are sold on the shelves, and broken, cracked or misshapen ones are thrown aside. Macarons are a sweet cake, instead of normal flour, they use almond flour, so they have a very fragrant almond smell.

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Canelé

Canelé is a specialty of the famous Bordeaux region of France. It has a hard, crispy caramel outside and a soft, creamy custard inside, accented with a little vanilla and light rum. This cake is perfect with Western teas such as Ceylon or Earl Grey, and is also the perfect dessert after a romantic dinner with European dishes.

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Choux

Cream puffs or choux are one of the most famous and classic French pastries. The original French cream puffs are hollow, crispy when freshly baked, and have a slightly bumpy surface. The traditional cream puffs are small enough to be held between two fingers and are one of the desserts that are almost always available in luxury restaurants. The pinnacle of the choux pastry is the cream puff tower, which is held together by experienced bakers with spider-like sugar candies.

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Eclair

Made from the same dough as choux pastry, éclairs are long, light, hollow cakes filled with whipped cream, topped with chocolate or other icing or fruit sauce. Éclair means “light” in French, a reference to the fact that this cake is so popular that people can eat it at the speed of light, before they can do anything else.

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