Tickle your taste buds with these Christmas cakes.
The time of the year is near, when people start to wrap themselves in woolen clothes, it is that time of the year when people are getting ready to say goodbye to the year gone by and welcome the New Year with open arms. It is that time of the year when people are warming themselves up for Christmas. Christmas not only means presents, it also means cakes…lots of delicious cakes.
Here we are going to tell you about different Christmas cakes from around the world.
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Panettone – It is a sweet loaf of bread which originated in Milan. Although, it is mainly associated with Italy, it also has a huge fan following in Argentina. It is dome shaped and can be either cut into wedges or slices. You can toast it and have it with butter. It is also great with bread and butter pudding.
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Yule log – It is a favourite among those who are not cake eaters. It is also known as Buche de Noel in France and Canada. It is basically a light sponge, with chocolate buttercream. The chocolate covering makes it a pleasant change from the usual cupcake. It is a favourite among many, and usually disappears within seconds.
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Christstollen – Stollen is a German cake and can be enjoyed all year round. But when Christmas comes it becomes Christstollen. It is packed with fruit and spices and has icing sugar on top of it. Over the years, the recipe has been perfected. Initially, it wasn’t well received as the ingredients were flour, oats and water. But over the years, the cake has been perfected by adding additional ingredients in it.
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Pavlova – There is a huge debate whether who created the Pavlova cake; was it the Australians or the New Zealanders. It is a fantastic option for those who do not want to eat the regular Christmas cake. Made of meringue which is topped with sweet cream and fruit, it is a definite hit.
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Cozonac – It is very similar to panettone, but it is a bread-type cake. The most famous type of Cozonac is the one which has chocolate in it. It might not be the traditional way to bake a cake, but it is something which is truly great.
Ginger Cake Image: en.wikipedia.org
Ginger Cake – It is one the main type of cake in Christmas across the world. It is famous for the rich chocolate and ginger taste. It is just the perfect cake for Christmas.
