Cake

Cake

Cake is a food prepared from a dough that may include flour, eggs, sugar, and other ingredients, generally baked and filled or topped with various elements such as creams, fruits, chocolates, or icings. It is a very common element in pastry and is used both in celebrations and in daily life.

Origin: The word "cake" comes from the Latin pastellus, a diminutive of pasta, and has roots in the European tradition of baking sweet or savory filled or topped doughs. Today, cake is popular throughout Latin America and Spain, adapting to local customs with different variants and flavors.

Properties: Its nutritional composition varies depending on the ingredients used. It generally provides carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, being a source of quick energy. Cakes can include natural fruits or nuts, providing vitamins and minerals. However, they also tend to be high in sugars and fats, so they are recommended to be consumed in moderation.

Synonyms in Latin America: Depending on the country, the term may vary or coexist with other similar ones. Some common synonyms are torta (Chile, Argentina, Mexico), bizcocho (Spain, parts of Venezuela and Colombia), queque (Chile), and in some places it is called tarta when it has specific fillings or is decorated. It is important to be aware of these variants to correctly identify the ingredient in regional recipes.