Polish cakes are rather iconic. People love to have them as treats or alongside coffee. The Polish cream papal cake however is one of those legendary cakes that has gained popularity over time. This is largely because of Pope John Paul II.
Apparently, the Polish cream papal cake was associated with him because he mentioned that he ate Polish cream cakes (kremówki) after his final exams in high school. With the Pope recommending this traditional dish, kremówki rose to fame instantly. Everyone had to just try them when they visited.
In fact, Pope John Paul II was from a small town in Poland called Wadowice. I’ve visited this town myself on multiple occasions. You will find that there are numerous pastry shops across the town where you can buy kremówki.