Pork skin cake is listed among the Top 100 most famous cakes in the world.

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In a recent list of the 100 most famous cakes in the world, Vietnam was honored to be included with the familiar "banh da lon" (pig skin cake) of the people of Southern Vietnam.

According to TasteAtlas, this layered cake is a combination of soft, sweet mung bean paste and chewy steamed tapioca flour. The cake's distinctive green color and aroma come from pandan leaves. The dish is also impressive for its variety, as it can be made with purple sweet potato or durian filling.

Vietnamese cuisine ranks 96th on this prestigious list.

Top 10 most famous cakes in the world

At the top of TasteAtlas's list is a cake.PavlovaNamed after the world-famous Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlovna Pavlova, who invented the cake in 1920, the cake is made from whipped eggs and powdered sugar, then topped with a smooth cream and sweet fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, and cherries.

Coming in second is a traditional sponge cake from the Nagasaki region (Japan) called...KasuteraThis cake is made from sugar, flour, eggs, and starch syrup, and contains no butter or oil. It has a soft, fluffy, and moist texture. Originally from Portugal and called Castella, it was brought to Japan by Western European merchants in the 16th century. Through cultural adaptation and development, the people of Nagasaki have created new flavors for the cake, such as chocolate, green tea, brown sugar, and honey.

Next on the list isCremeschnitte- a vanilla custard cake popular in Central and Eastern Europe. To this day, there is much debate about the origins of this famous dessert. According to Historical Sociolinguistics, many believe that Cremeschnitte originated from a blend of two cuisines within the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but others believe it originated in France.

Coming in at number 4 is also a representative from Europe.SachertorteSachertorte is a multi-layered chocolate sponge cake topped with a thin layer of fine apricot jam and chocolate. It is often served with a little sugar-free cream. The dessert was invented by Austrian chef Franz Sacher in 1832, when he was only 16 years old.

Another European representative ranked 5th on this list isSchwarzwälder KirschtorteIt's from Germany. Also known as Black Forest cake, this dessert is a combination of chocolate base, whipped cream, and cherries.

Next up is a representative from New York (USA). CakeNew York-Style Cheesecake(New York-style cheesecake) has a rich, sweet, and aromatic cheese flavor, with a soft texture. Some sources suggest that the first New York-style cheesecake was made at Junior's restaurant in the 1950s.

7th place,MedovikMedovik is a famous multi-layered honey cake from Russia. The cake is soft and fluffy with a sweet honey flavor. A standard Medovik cake has eight layers of cake and cream. The first cake is believed to have been a gift from chefs to the wife of Tsar Alexander I in 1820.

CakeCassataItalian desserts also made it to the 8th spot on the list. This cake features a sponge base drizzled with fruit sauce, topped with chocolate mousse and ricotta cheese, and fresh fruit. It tastes even better when chilled. This is a typical dessert for winter and spring, especially during Easter.

In ninth place is the cheesecake.SernikThis is a Polish dessert. The signature ingredient is twaróg cheese curds. The dessert originated in the 17th century. Today, bakers have modified the recipe to make it even more appealing: adding raisins, chocolate sauce or fruit, and topping it with jelly.

Finally, in the Top 10 isMolten ChocolateThe famous molten chocolate cake was invented due to an accident by French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. While baking a sponge cake, Vongerichten accidentally took it out of the oven before it had baked properly. As a result, when he cut through the outer crust, the melted chocolate filling inside looked incredibly appealing. Vongerichten was quite pleased with his "accident" and began serving this cake to his customers.

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