gateau
/ɡæˈtoʊ/
noun
- A rich, elaborate cake, often layered with cream, fruit, or chocolate, and typically served as a dessert.
- For her birthday, she requested a chocolate gateau with fresh raspberries.
- We finished the meal with a slice of almond gateau and a cup of coffee.
- The bakery is famous for its black forest gateau, which has layers of cherry and cream.