There are innumerable types of cake in the world. So many, in fact, that whole tomes have been written on the many different cakes of France alone (start with Gâteau by Aleksandra Crapanzano).

Butter cakes As the name suggests, butter cakes have a rich and dense texture, thanks to the use of butter as the primary fat. They often include sugar, eggs, flour and a leavening agent like ...

Chocolate Fudge Cake Chocolate fudge cake is a chocolate lover’s dream, but it’s also one of the richest and most calorie-dense cakes out there. A generous slice can clock in at 700–900 ...