A cinnamon roll is a sweet roll commonly served in Northern Europe and North America. In Sweden it is called kanelbulle,in Denmark it is known as kanelsnegl,in Norway it is known as kanelbolle,skillingsbolle,kanelsnurr,or kanel i svingene,in Finland it is known as korvapuusti,in Iceland it is known as kanilsnúður,and in Estonia it is known as kaneelirull. In Austria and Germany,it is called Zimtschnecke. In Slovakia and the Czech Republic,it is called osie hniezdo/vosíhnízdo.
A fritter is a portion of meat,seafood,fruit,vegetables,or other ingredients which have been battered or breaded,or just a portion of dough without further ingredients,that is deep-fried. Fritters are prepared in both sweet and savory varieties.
Kuchen,the German word for cake,is used in other languages as the name for several different types of savory or sweet desserts,pastries,and gateaux. Most Kuchen have eggs,flour and sugar as common ingredients while also,but not always,including some fat. In the Germanosphere it is a common tradition to invite friends over to one's house or to a cafe between noon and evening to drink coffee and eat Kuchen.
Kuih are bite-sized snack or dessert foods commonly found in Southeast Asia and China. It is a fairly broad term which may include items that would be called cakes,cookies,dumplings,pudding,biscuits,or pastries in English and are usually made from rice or glutinous rice. In China,where the term originates from,kueh or koé (粿) in the Min Nan languages refers to snacks which are typically made from rice but can occasionally be made from other grains such as wheat. The term kuih is widely used in Malaysia,Brunei,and Singapore,kueh is used in Singapore and Indonesia,kue is used in Indonesia only,all three refer to sweet or savoury desserts.
A Swiss roll,jelly roll,roll cake,cream roll,roulade or Swiss log or swiss cake —is a type of rolled sponge cake filled with whipped cream,jam,icing,or any type of filling. The origins of the term are unclear;in spite of the name "Swiss roll",the cake is believed to have originated elsewhere in Central Europe,possibly Austria or Slovenia. It appears to have been invented in the nineteenth century,along with Battenberg cake,doughnuts,and Victoria sponge. In the U.S.,commercial snack-sized versions of the cake are sold with the brand names Ho Hos,Yodels,Swiss Cake Rolls,and others. A type of roll cake called Yule log is traditionally served at Christmas.
Kue is an Indonesian bite-sized snack or dessert food. Kue is a fairly broad term in Indonesian to describe a wide variety of snacks including cakes,cookies,fritters,pies,scones,and patisserie. Kue are made from a variety of ingredients in various forms;some are steamed,fried or baked. They are popular snacks in Indonesia,which has the largest variety of kue. Because of the countries' historical colonial ties,Koeé (kue) is also popular in the Netherlands.
Remonce is a cake-filling paste used in various traditional Danish pastries. It is made by creaming softened butter with sugar,and is sometimes flavoured with cinnamon,cardamom,custard,marzipan,or almond paste. Remonce is always baked along with the pastry.
A Franzbrötchen is a small,sweet pastry baked with butter and cinnamon,similar to a cinnamon roll. Sometimes other ingredients are used as well,such as chocolate or raisins. It is a type of pastry commonly found in northern Germany,especially Hamburg,and it is usually served for breakfast,but is also enjoyed along with coffee and cake. As its name indicates,the Franzbrötchen was probably inspired by French pastries. Originally,it could be found only in the region of Hamburg,but now Franzbrötchen are also sold in Bremen,Berlin,and other German cities.
Ang ku kueh,also known as red tortoise cake,is a small round or oval-shaped Chinese sweet dumpling with soft,sticky glutinous rice flour skin wrapped around a sweet central filling. It is molded to resemble a tortoise shell and is presented resting on a square piece of banana leaf. As suggested by its name,red tortoise cakes are traditionally red in color and has a sticky,chewy texture when eaten. Red tortoise cakes are shaped like tortoise shells because the Chinese traditionally believed that eating tortoises would bring longevity to those who are eating it and bring about good fortune and prosperity. Considered to be auspicious items,these sweet pastries are especially prepared during important festivals such as Chinese New Year as offerings to the Chinese deities.
A sweet roll or sweet bun refers to any of a number of sweet,baked,yeast-leavened breakfast or dessert foods. They may contain spices,nuts,candied fruits,etc.,and are often glazed or topped with icing. Compared to regular bread dough,sweet roll dough generally has higher levels of sugar,fat,eggs,and yeast. They are often round,and are small enough to comprise a single serving. These differ from pastries,which are made from a paste-like batter;from cakes,which are typically unleavened or chemically leavened;and from doughnuts,which are deep fried.
Butterkaka,or systerkaka is a pastry composed of rolled buns. The buns are made in the usual way,similar to cinnamon rolls,by rolling out the yeast dough,adding the almond–cinnamon filling,rolling it up,and cutting the log into smaller rolls. These are laid beside each other,with one cut surface down,in a baking pan,and during the process of rising and baking,the buns stick together. Butterkaka is often garnished with vanilla custard and glaze.
A babka is a sweet braided bread which originated in the Jewish communities of Poland and Ukraine. It is popular in Israel and in the Jewish diaspora. It is prepared with a yeast-leavened dough that is rolled out and spread with a filling such as chocolate,cinnamon,fruit,or cheese,then rolled up and braided before baking.
Cumberland rum nicky is a sweet shortcrust pastry tart or pie,commonly filled with dates and stem ginger,flavoured with rum,and sweetened with brown sugar. Rum nickies are associated with the historic county of Cumberland in northwest England,and the ingredients used in their manufacture reflect the county's former significance as a major import and trading centre for products of the UK's Caribbean colonies. As with many traditional foodstuffs,the precise list of ingredients can vary between different cooks and recipes,with currants and cinnamon being common additions or substitutions.
