All of us love our cakes! No celebration, no festival, goes by without us whipping up or ordering the most delicious cake. But do you know each country has its own traditional cake which is made on special occasions? Here’s a list of top traditional cakes from around the world you would love.
They are just like any other cake. Feel like grabbing a bite? Just Google the recipe. Or better still you can order yummilicious desserts from a place of your choice with food sites like Swiggy. Avail all their latest discounts to get desserts at the best prices.
Brunsviger (Denmark)
A classic coffee cake of sorts! Topped with a generous serving of butter, its best had with afternoon coffee or tea. Sweet and tender, it actually deserves more fame than it has got right now.
Lamingtons (Australia)
Lamingtons are the stuff of an Aussie childhood. Traditionally the lamington is made of a sponge cake, although some use white or butter cakes too. These traditional cakes are dipped in a chocolate mix and rolled over desiccated coconuts. Bit sized lamingtons are perfect for parties.
Black Forest Cherry Cake(Germany)
This type of cake is very traditional and comes from the south-east of Germany, the Black Forest region. Although it is believed that the original of this type of cake comes from Switzerland, Germans have perfected it and made it as famous as it is nowadays
Mochi(Japan)
Mochi cakes are traditionally eaten in Japan instead of rice during the new year holidays. It is made of a bland, sticky dough made by pounding glutinous or sweet rice into a paste. It is often referred to as “o-mochi”, an honorific added to show that this is considered a sacred food.
Croquembouche(France)
They are popular in India thanks to Masterchef Australia. These are traditional wedding cakes from France. They are available in a variety of flavours like Vanilla, Chocolate, Rum, Praline etc.
Pavlova(New Zealand)
Pavlova is a meringue-based dessert named after the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. It is a meringue cake with a crisp crust and soft, light inside, usually topped with fruit and, optionally, whipped cream. It is usually made to celebrate birthdays in Australia and New Zealand.
Mawa Cakes(India)
Who can forget our very own mawa cakes – a rich and nutritious cake made with mawa (evaporated milk) and whole wheat flour/atta. Make your afternoons sweeter as you dig into a sweet mawa cake for tea.