The world of baking is vast and diverse, and there are countless types of cakes found globally. It would be challenging to provide an exhaustive list of every single type. However, I can give you a list of some popular and well-known types of cakes that are enjoyed in different parts of the world:
Layer Cakes: Cakes made with multiple layers of sponge or butter cake separated by various fillings like frosting, jam, or cream.
Sheet Cakes: Large, rectangular cakes typically baked in a sheet pan and served in squares or rectangles.
Bundt Cakes: Round cakes baked in a bundt pan, known for their distinctive ring shape.
Pound Cakes: Densely textured cakes made with equal parts (by weight) of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour.
Cheesecakes: Cakes made with a cream cheese-based filling on a crust, often served chilled.
Sponge Cakes: Light and airy cakes made using whipped eggs, sugar, and flour, sometimes flavored with extracts or zests.
Chiffon Cakes: Light and moist cakes made with oil, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, and flavorings.
Angel Food Cakes: Fluffy, airy cakes made with whipped egg whites and without butter or oil.
Black Forest Cakes: Chocolate sponge cake layered with whipped cream and cherries, often topped with chocolate shavings.
Red Velvet Cakes: Moist and slightly tangy cakes with a distinctive red color, typically topped with cream cheese frosting.
Carrot Cakes: Cakes made with grated carrots, often spiced and topped with cream cheese frosting.
Fruitcakes: Dense cakes filled with dried fruits, nuts, and sometimes soaked in alcohol.
Tiramisu: Italian dessert cake made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
Coffee Cakes: Cakes typically enjoyed with coffee, often featuring streusel toppings.
Mousse Cakes: Cakes with a light and airy texture, often made with mousse-like fillings.
Opera Cake: A French cake with layers of almond sponge cake, coffee buttercream, and chocolate ganache.
Mille-Feuille (Napoleon): Layers of puff pastry with pastry cream or fruit fillings.
Dobos Torte: Hungarian cake with multiple layers of sponge cake and chocolate buttercream.
Sachertorte: Austrian chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam and a chocolate glaze.
Lamingtons: Australian cakes coated in chocolate icing and coconut.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and there are countless regional and cultural variations of cakes around the world. The variety and creativity in the world of baking are truly endless!