Popular desserts are a staple of many cultures around the world. PIE, FLAN, TRIFLE, cherry PIE, baked Alaska, devil's food cake, and chocolate eclair are all examples of popular desserts. PIE is a pastry dish with a filling of sweet or savory ingredients, usually made with a pastry crust. FLAN is a custard-like dessert with a caramelized sugar topping. TRIFLE is a layered dessert made with sponge cake, custard, jelly, and fruit. Cherry PIE is a pastry dish filled with cherries and topped with a pastry crust. Baked Alaska is a dessert made with ice cream and cake covered in meringue and then baked. Devil's food cake is a type of chocolate cake made with cocoa powder and buttermilk. Chocolate eclair is a pastry filled with custard and topped with chocolate icing.