This document discusses specialty cakes, including gateaux and torten. Gateaux originated in France and are made of light sponge cake with rich fillings layered between buttercream. They should not exceed 5cm in height without decorations. Torten originated in Germany and contain nuts or breadcrumbs mixed with fillings like whipped cream instead of flour. Students are asked to take a quiz and sketch their own imaginary gateaux and torten cakes.