Castella (カステラ): What It Is, Ingredients & Origin
Castella (カステラ) is a Japanese food classified as Nanbangashi, sponge cake. Ingredients listed for it include flour.
| Name in Japanese | カステラ |
|---|---|
| Type | Nanbangashi, sponge cake |
| Main ingredients | flour |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- Showing the Japanese name (カステラ) on your phone is the easiest way to ask for it.
- Recipes and ingredients vary by region, shop and household. If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, always confirm the ingredients with the shop before eating.
Similar Japanese foods
- Kompeitō (金平糖)
Source: Wikidata (CC0). Compiled by this website.