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In a spectacular display of pastry craftsmanship, Youssef El Gatou, the owner of La Maison Heloise in Argenteuil, has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest strawberry cake ever made. On April 23, 2025, a team of dedicated bakers and chefs assembled a monumental 121.88-meter-long cake, surpassing the previous record with its impressive size and delectable ingredients. The colossal creation featured 350 kilos of strawberries, 150 kilos of sugar, 415 kilos of crème pâtissière, and a whopping 4,000 eggs. This sweet achievement has brought the northern Paris suburb into the global spotlight, proving that France's love for pastry continues to push boundaries and create delicious records.
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A pastry chef works on the world's largest strawberry cake, 121,88m long during a Guinness World Record event in Argenteuil, northern suburb of Paris. (AFP)
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A Guinness record official measures the height of the world's largest strawberry cake, 121,88m long, which traditionally must measure at least 8 cm in width and height, during a Guinness World Record event in Argenteuil, northern suburb of Paris. (AFP)
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An attendee gazes at the world’s longest strawberry cake, measuring 121.88 meters, as it is showcased during a Guinness World Record event in Argenteuil, a northern suburb of Paris. (AFP)
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This image captures the world's largest strawberry cake, measuring an impressive 121.88 meters, during a Guinness World Record event in Argenteuil, a northern suburb of Paris, on April 23, 2025. The colossal creation used 350 kilograms of strawberries, 150 kilograms of sugar, 415 kilograms of crème pâtissière, and 4,000 eggs. (AFP)
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Chef meticulously places fruits as pastry chefs work on the world's largest strawberry cake, measuring 121.88m long, during a Guinness World Record event in Argenteuil, a northern suburb of Paris. (AFP)
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Pastry chefs in Argenteuil, Paris, work tirelessly on the world’s largest strawberry cake, stretching a remarkable 121.88 meters! On April 23, 2025, Youssef El Gatou, owner of La Maison Heloise, broke the Guinness World Record with a cake made of 350 kilos of strawberries, 150 kilos of sugar, 415 kilos of crème pâtissière, and 4,000 eggs. (AFP)
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Pastry chef Youssef El Gatou adds the finishing touches to the world’s largest strawberry cake, measuring 121.88 meters in Argenteuil, Paris.(AFP)
