Banh da lon is listed in the Top 100 most famous cakes in the world.

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In the recent list of 100 most famous cakes in the world, Vietnam was honored to be present with the familiar cake of the Southern people.

As described by TasteAtlas, the layered cake is a combination of soft, sweet mung beans and delicious, chewy steamed tapioca. The cake's distinctive green color and aroma are created from pandan leaves. The dish is also impressive for its diversity as it can be made from purple sweet potatoes or durian filling.

Vietnamese delicacies ranked 96th on this prestigious list.

Top 10 most famous cakes in the world

Topping the TasteAtlas list is the cake.Pavlova, named after the world-famous Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlovna Pavlova - who invented the cake in 1920. The cake is made from whipped eggs and icing sugar, then covered with a layer of smooth cream and sweet fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, and cherries.

Coming in second is the traditional sponge cake from Nagasaki (Japan) calledKasutera. The cake is made from sugar, flour, eggs and starch syrup, without butter or oil, has a soft, spongy and moist texture. The cake originated from Portugal with the original name Castella, brought to Japan by Western European traders in the 16th century. Through the process of cultural absorption and development, Nagasaki people have created new flavors for their cakes such as chocolate, green tea, brown sugar, honey...

Next on the list isCremeschnitte- a vanilla custard cream cake from Central and Eastern Europe. There is still much debate about the origin of this famous dessert. According to Historical Sociolinguistics, many believe that Cremeschnitte originated from the blending of two cuisines in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but others believe that it originated in France.

Standing at number 4 is also a representative from Europe.SachertorteSachertorte is a layered chocolate sponge cake, covered with a thin layer of premium apricot jam and chocolate. It is often served with a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream. It was invented by Austrian chef Franz Sacher in 1832, when he was just 16 years old.

Another European representative ranked 5th in this list isSchwarzwälder KirschtorteGerman. Also known as Black Forest cake, this cake is a combination of chocolate, whipped cream, and cherries.

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

7th place,Medovikis a famous Russian multi-layer honey cake. The soft sponge cake has a sweet honey flavor. A standard Medovik cake will have 8 layers of cake and cream mixed in. The first cake is said to have been a gift from the chefs to the wife of Tsar Alexander I in 1820.

CakeCassataItalian also makes it to number 8 on the list. This cake has a sponge base drizzled with fruit sauce, covered with chocolate mousse and ricotta cheese, and topped with fresh fruit. It tastes best when chilled. This is a typical winter and spring dessert, especially during Easter.

Number 9, cheesecakeSernikPolish. The signature ingredient of the cake is twaróg curd cheese. The cake originated in the 17th century. Today, bakers have changed the recipe to make it more attractive: adding raisins, chocolate sauce or fruit, and covering it with jelly.

Last in the Top 10 isMolten ChocolateThe famous melted chocolate cake was invented by an accident by French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. While baking a sponge cake, Vongerichten accidentally took the cake out of the oven before it had time enough, resulting in the chocolate inside melting and looking very attractive when he cut the outer layer. Vongerichten felt quite satisfied with his "accident" and started serving this cake to diners.

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