Country: United States (New York Cheesecake). Rich, creamy texture, often with a graham cracker crust.
Country: Germany (Black Forest Cake). Decadent, layered cake with cherries and whipped cream.
Country: Latin America. Creamy custard topped with caramel.
Country: Various (including United States, Latin America, Philippines). Diverse range, from chocolate chip to shortbread (polvorones).
Countries: Various (including Austria, Hungary, France). Incorporation of fresh or preserved fruits, often with pastry or cream. Examples: Apfelstrudel, Linzer Torte, Lemon Tart.
Countries: United States (doughnuts), Netherlands (oliebollen), India (gulab jamun). Sweet dough fried and often topped with sugar or syrup.