In a delicious display of culinary craftsmanship and community spirit, a team of 20 French pastry chefs led by Youssef El Gatou has baked the world’s longest strawberry cake, measuring a staggering 121.8 metres (399 feet, 8 inches).
The monumental dessert was unveiled at an ice rink in Argenteuil, a suburb of Paris, where crowds of delighted residents gathered to witness and taste the record-breaking creation.
Crafted using 4,000 eggs, and a truckload of sugar and cream, the cake weighed 1.2 tonnes and took one week to complete. This sweet achievement officially dethrones the previous record-holder — a 100.48-metre strawberry cake made in San Mauro Torinese, Italy, in 2019.
“This is not just about setting records, it’s about bringing people together through a shared love of pastry,” said El Gatou, beaming with pride.
- Location: Argenteuil, France
- Lead Chef: Youssef El Gatou
- Team: 20 pastry chefs
- Cake Length: 121.8 metres (399 ft 8 in)
- Weight: 1.2 tonnes
- Ingredients Used: 4,000 eggs, massive quantities of cream and sugar
- Previous Record: 100.48 metres (Italy, 2019)
Residents not only admired the confectionery marvel but also enjoyed slices of the giant cake — a sweet reward for a historic effort.
The team now awaits official recognition from Guinness World Records, but for the people of Argenteuil, the achievement has already added a proud and flavorful chapter to their town’s legacy.
