French Cakes Are Delicious

All French cakes are delicious, better
The “ Amandier” and its subtle nuts taste in the mouth,
The “Paris-Brest”, with its sweet praline cream,
Rum Baba, with its sweet taste of liqueur,

The “tarte aux fraises” and its sweet red fruits,
The “Saint Honoré” and his little “choux à la crème”
The “ Commisaire” and his subtle pistachio aroma,
All French cakes are delicious,

« L’éclair au chocolat ou l’éclair au café »
The “ tarte au citron” et son savoir faire ,
The “Pithiviers” and its awesome  frangipane,
All French cakes are delicious, better

the “ Framboisier” and its light pastry cream,
The “ Forêt Noire” with its chocolate and sour cherries,
 All French cakes are delicious, 
My nice dad was a pastry chef, Sunday were brilliant….





Tous les gâteaux français sont délicieux, mieux
L’amandier et son goût subtil dans la bouche,
Le Paris-Brest, avec  sa douce crème pralinée,
Le Baba au rhum, avec son gout sucré de liqueur,

La tarte aux fraises et ses fruits rouges sucrés,
Le Saint honoré et ses petits choux remplis de crème,
Le commissaire et son subtil arôme de pistache,
Tous les gâteaux français sont délicieux,

L’éclair au chocolat ou l’éclair au café,
La tarte au citron acidulée de tendresse,
Le Pithiviers et sa frangipane de grande fête,
Tous les gâteaux français sont délicieux, mieux

Le Framboisier et sa crème pâtissière légère,
La forêt noire avec son chocolat et ses cerises aigres,
 Tous les gâteaux français sont délicieux, 
Mon gentil papa était pâtissier, brillait chaque dimanche….
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George Avatar
February 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Hi Yaan, glad to know that your Dad was a pastry chef. That's why you are so well abreast of all the different varieties of French cakes. They sound delicious!
Rodrigues Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 5:56 AM
Throwing a chef’s kiss at this délicieux poème. I’ll take one of each…rire aux éclats!
Rolland Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 7:38 AM
I ask myself, are there patisseries in USA ?, . in french we say "gourmande" for someone who eat each cake ( gateau) have a nice week end
Baker Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 11:01 PM
I agree, Yann, French deserts are tasty and delicious. Thanks for sharing all the different kinds of flavor in the cakes. Great imagery, my friend. Have a great week! Bill
Rolland Avatar
May 31, 2024 at 7:38 AM
bon appétit mon ami, merci pour la visite
Dietrich Avatar
October 26, 2023 at 1:17 PM
Wonderful dessert poem. I think I know this one, and i love it: « L’éclair au chocolat ou l’éclair au café
Rolland Avatar
October 26, 2023 at 1:32 PM
Thank you Andrea, a perfect choice for the sunday, with friends or parents, enjoyed your cute comment, il m'a rendu gourmand have a sweet friday
Buehler Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 9:54 PM
So educational and fun, Yann! And mouthwatering, too. Thank you for sharing. :)
Rolland Avatar
October 26, 2023 at 1:34 PM
thanks a lot evelyn, vive la gourmandise, le french savoir faire have a nice day
Bowring Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 12:03 AM
What a scrumptious poem dear Yann. You describe them all perfectly. This poem is a dream for anyone who loves cakes. You visually describe them so well that you can picture them displayed and ready to be devoured. Really enjoyed this ‘taste’ of French pastries. Thank you for sharing. Have a lovely Sunday :):)
Rolland Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 6:46 AM
thank you so much Chistina, i had a gifted papa with a great heart, i was a lucky children , wwe were seven kids, every kid had five or six cakes a week end, it really makes savourous memories, enjoyed your touching comment have a sweet sunday, and may be some french cakes
Allison Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 2:33 PM
fun poem Yann:-) i do like an eclaire
Rolland Avatar
October 22, 2023 at 6:51 AM
"éclair au café" in french is also one favorite, have a sweet sunday, and may be a french pastry yann
Connelly Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 4:32 AM
Yummy yann. I know they aren't cakes, but you made me think about madeleines lololol. Thanks
Rolland Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 2:27 PM
thank you Jefff, a madeleine, "dipped" ? in a cup of tea is delicious indeed, you are right, i must take care, thanks for stopping by
Empress Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 2:12 AM
Well now i am hungry and im craving for some french dessert as i read this! How beautifully you’ve described, would leave any reader wanting to taste all that you’ve shown us through your words! Im definitely going to get some french cakes or something similar today! Thank you for the inspiration!
Rolland Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 2:30 PM
Thank you so much IE, you should taste all these cakes of the poem, i think, they are devine, but you cav also make sweet dreams about that, i couldn't translate the names in english without losing the essene of the cakes, thanks for sopping by again
Situation Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 7:36 PM
Your an expert I'm sure.
Rolland Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 2:31 PM
Thanks TS, now my diabete is expert too, smiles, regrets too, thanks for stopping by
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