Gâteau
The word "gâteaux" (or gâteau in singular) is French and means cake, but more specifically:
🍰 Gâteau vs. Cake: What's the difference?
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Gâteau (plural: gâteaux)
Refers to a fancier, often layered dessert in French cuisine, usually filled with cream, custard, fruits, or ganache. Think of Gâteau au chocolat (chocolate cake) or Gâteau Opéra. -
Cake
In English, it’s a broader term that includes everything from a simple sponge cake to birthday cakes. Less elaborate cakes are usually just called "cake" in French too (e.g., cake aux fruits).
So:
- All gâteaux are cakes, but not all cakes are gâteaux.
- If you’re referring to a fancy French-style dessert, say gâteau.
- If you mean any kind of baked dessert, "cake" works fine in English.
Let me know if you’re writing a menu, a recipe, or something else—I can tailor the description accordingly.
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