5 classic Christmas cakes you should try this festive season

Christmas is the time to indulge in festive baking and treat your loved ones to a wide array of delicacies. This year, try exploring more flavours and opt for these cakes that will leave your family and friends delighted. From classic gingerbread cake to the winter favourite carrot cake, these are a must try this holiday season…

Plum cake

No Christmas is complete without a plum cake. It has a rich, spiced flavour and is loaded with the goodness of dried fruits like raisins, currants, dates, and prunes. It is soaked in rum or brandy, which makes it even better in taste and lends it a dense texture. The traditional fruitcake is a holiday classic that is highly enjoyed this time of the year.

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Gingerbread cake

This moist and intensely flavourful cake packs all the winter spices together, like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, making it a Christmas favourite for many. It is bound to make your holidays cosy and sweet. The classic cake can be savoured plain or topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, spiced cream cheese frosting, and sugared cranberries.

Yule log

Yet another scrumptious dessert that’s popularly enjoyed across the world, especially in France, this rolled sponge cake is filled with delicious buttercream and covered in chocolate frosting, making it resemble a log. It’s made to look even more tempting with fondant mushrooms, berries, or powdered sugar ‘snow’. The cake is warm and comforting, just as the holiday season should be.

Chocolate stollen

This one is hard to resist for its rich flavour, making it a delightful Christmas treat. A modern twist on the German stollen, the sweet yeast dough is filled with chocolate chips, cocoa, orange zest, nuts, and a log of marzipan at the centre. Dusted with powdered sugar, it is a no-brainer for those who love chocolate.

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Carrot cake

Winter implies indulging in carrot cake, which has an unparalleled flavour. Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger add warmth, while walnuts, pecans, or raisins give it a crunchier touch. It’s topped with a classic cream cheese frosting, which perfectly balances the spiced flavour.