Sweet Nothings Trivia Quiz

Answer: Petits Fours

Petits Fours are a classic French cake with not just one, but a number of different small sweet things served on one plate. They can range from mini eclairs, to tiny swan-shaped meringues, or fruit tartlets. Although sweet, they can also come in a variety of savoury servings as well.

Answer: Bakewell tart

Bakewell tart is an English cake consisting of a pastry base, followed with a layer of raspberry jam, then topped with an almond flavoured sponge topping and white icing. They can be eaten on their own, or with lashings of custard.

Answer: Danish pastry

Danish pastries are popular in their own country and they have also become a household name worldwide, served in many bakeries and restaurants as well as being baked at home. The puff pastry cakes can include a number of fillings including cinnamon and dried fruit, apple and custard, or pecan and maple.

Answer: Stollen

Stollen is a yeast fruit cake containing dried fruit, orange zest and an inner filling of marzipan. Normally dusted with dried sugar icing, the cake is often eaten during the Christmas festivities.

Answer: Sachertorte

Sachertorte is a rich Austrian chocolate cake coated with a distinctive outer layer of dark chocolate icing. The cake was created in 1832 by Franz Sacher, and since then, has become one of the most popular cakes within the Viennese area.

Answer: Strudel

Another Austrian favourite is strudel, especially apple strudel which is better known as apfelstrudel. Layers of pastry have a filling of dried fruit and spices to make this a warming desert, especially served with custard or cream.

Answer: Panettone

Panettone is a popular type of sweet bread loaf from Italy. It has a distinctive dome-like shape and is enjoyed during the Christmas season. The fruit filled loaf can be served in slices on its own, or with a dollop of mascarpone cream.

Answer: Baklava

Baklava is a soft and chewy tray bake treat from Turkey. The several layers of filo pastry are interweaved with honey and chopped nuts, especially pistachio. The completed tray bake is then cut into diamond shaped portions before being eaten. The best part is licking your fingers afterwards!

Answer: Lamington

Lamington is a well-known Australian cake. It is simply made by a adding two layers of sponge cake together and filling with jam or butter icing. These are then cut into small cubes before being coated with desiccated coconut.

Answer: Chocolate chip cookie

The chocolate chip cookie is synonymous with the United States. These delicious biscuit treats filled with chocolate chips can be eaten as snacks or as part of a dessert. They are best served warm from the oven when the chocolate is still slightly soft and gooey. Yum!