ケーキ

ケーキ is a loanword from English "cake," referring to Western-style cakes with frosting or cream.

Popular types in japan

• ショートケーキ: Japanese strawberry shortcake (sponge cake with whipped cream)
• チーズケーキ: cheesecake
• チョコレートケーキ: chocolate cake
• モンブラン: Mont Blanc (chestnut cake)
• ロールケーキ: roll cake
• シフォンケーキ: chiffon cake

Occasion cakes

• 誕生日(たんじょうび)ケーキ: birthday cake
• クリスマスケーキ: Christmas cake
• ウェディングケーキ: wedding cake

Common expressions

• ケーキを焼(や)く: to bake a cake
• ケーキを切(き)る: to cut a cake
• ケーキ屋(や): cake shop, bakery
• ホールケーキ: whole cake (as opposed to a slice)

Cultural note

Japanese cakes tend to be lighter and less sweet than Western versions. ショートケーキ in Japan differs significantly from Western shortcake.