How do you say cake in Japanese?

There are two ways to say "cake" in Japanese, depending on the type of cake:

1. ケーキ (Kēki): This is the most common and general term for cake. It's used for all kinds of cakes, including sponge cakes, chocolate cakes, and fruit cakes.

2. 菓子 (Kashi): This is a more general term for "sweets" or "confectionery" and includes various types of cakes, candies, and other desserts.

So, if you want to be specific and say "cake," use ケーキ (Kēki). But if you're talking about sweets in general, 菓子 (Kashi) is a good option.