European cakes

Charlotte Russe Cake- a classic European recipe that has layers of ladyfingers, Bavarian cream and fruit. Perfect for birthdays and holidays.

This Chocolate Layer Cake is an elegant and decadent chocolate dessert, by far one of the best chocolate cakes ever. It is moist and rich, with thin chocolate sponge cake layers, an irresistible chocolate and cream cheese frosting and topped with a silky chocolate ganache.

Chocolate Layer Cake (aka Spartak Cake) Recipe

Dobos Torte is traditionally a confection with thin sponge layers, filled and frosted with a rich chocolate buttercream, and covered with a clear sheet of caramel glaze. In this version the caramel is cut into triangles and placed in a fan design on top of the cake.The chocolate buttercream uses uncooked egg yolks. It's very important to use pasteurized eggs for safe use in this dish. If you're preparing this cake for guests who might be sensitive to this, or if you prefer not to eat raw egg…

Learn how to make the classic opera cake from scratch. The rich chocolate cake taste incredible with the deep aromas of coffee, chocolate, and cognac!

This Apple Sponge Cake, also known as Russian Sharlotka, is a super delicious and moist dessert that will quickly become your new favorite apple dessert.

The cake became famous in Kiev, Ukraine in 1956. It was developed in a Soviet confectionery factory, but don’t think for a second this is not artisan beauty.

This Genoise sponge cake, filled with chantilly cream and fresh raspberries is the perfect recipe for summer.

Soft honey layers baked to golden perfection sandwich a slightly tangy sour cream frosting. This cake is sheer heaven in every bite.

There's a place for cake at any celebration, and these 16 rustic, unfussy Italian cake recipes are welcome at any gathering, any time of year!