Roze koek Roze koek A roze koek ("pink cake") is a typical Dutch pastry. It consists of a small flat cake with a layer of pink fondant icing. The best-known brand is Glacé. In the city of Amsterdam, the cakes are sometimes referred to as "moesselientjes" ("little Mussolinis"); this name, which is the Dutch adaptation of Benito Mussolini's name, is rooted in the cake's tradition of being sold in Italian ice-cream parlours in Amsterdam prior to the Second World War. On occasion the cakes are sold in alternative varieties, with the pink icing replaced by a different colour. During football championships the
Wedding cake Rome, where a cake of wheat or barley was broken over the bride’s head to bring good fortune to the couple. Wedding cake was originally a luxury item, and a sign of celebration and social status. The bigger the cake, the higher the social standing. Wedding cakes in England and early America were traditionally fruit cakes, often topped with marzipan and icing with tiers, Cutting the cake was an important part of the reception. White icing was also a symbol of money and social importance in Victorian times, so a white cake was highly desired. Today, many flavors and configurations