5 Christmas Cakes from Around the World That Will Make Your Holidays Even Sweeter

Christmas means red and green dresses, lots of treats, decorating everything with lights and spending quality time with friends and family. Among the many holiday traditions, Christmas cakes hold a special place on dessert tables around the world. While most people are familiar with plum or rum cake, there are a range of delicious and special Christmas cakes available in different parts of the world. This Christmas, embrace the global spirit of celebration with cakes from around the world.

Here are 5 traditional Christmas cakes from around the world:

1. Christmas Cake – England

England-style Christmas cake has become a favorite holiday dessert around the world. This dense fruit cake is filled with candied or dried fruits, nuts and warm spices – all soaked in spirits like brandy, rum or cognac. The taste of the cake is a unique blend of sweet, spicy and spicy.

2. Buche de Noel – France

In France, buche de Noël is a popular Christmas cake. This iconic dessert is a light sponge cake that is rolled into a log shape. The outer layer is coated in chocolate or coffee flavored buttercream and has the texture of tree bark. To add a Christmas-special touch, it is decorated with powdered sugar, edible leaves and meringue mushrooms.

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3. Bolo Rei – Portugal

Portugal’s traditional Christmas cake looks charming and tastes amazing. Bolo ri means ‘king’s cake’, and that’s exactly what it looks like. The shape of the cake is like a crown with a hole in the middle. Like shining gems, it is decorated with candied fruits and nuts. According to tradition, there is a fava bean hidden in the cake and whoever finds the piece has to buy a cake for the next Christmas.

4. Panettone – Italy

The classic recipe from Italy is another favorite Christmas cake throughout Europe and beyond. This sweet cake is dome-shaped and has a bread-like texture – light, airy and leavened – similar to sourdough. Panettone also contains raisins and candied fruits. The true origins of panettone lie in the medieval tradition of enriching daily bread during the Christmas period.

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5. Bibingka – Philippines

Christmas is a beloved holiday in the Philippines, celebrated with a holiday-special cake called bibingka. This traditional rice cake is made with coconut milk and wrapped in a banana leaf mold, giving it a unique aroma and interesting presentation. It is often topped with caramelized coconut strips.

Which is your favorite cake for Christmas celebration? Share with us in the comments section.