Cakes have become synonymous with the festive season. Be it Christmas or New Year, no celebration is complete without this delicious sweet. From rich fruit cakes to smooth, buttery creations, their versatility and great flavor impress every eater. Are you a fan of fruit cake? If yes, then get ready for this viral video showcasing the process of preparing this delicious dish. The clip posted on Instagram page ‘@kam.alesh98’ shows two bakers preparing the sweets. It starts with adding large chunks of butter to a large pan. One of the bakers started mixing butter with his bare hands without wearing gloves.
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Next, copious amounts of sugar are added to the mixture, followed by dozens of eggs. After thorough mixing, raisins and peanuts are added to complete the preparation. Next, chocolate syrup and cocoa powder are added to the mixture, followed by a variety of dried fruits including cashews, red berries and blueberries. Mixing continues until a thick, uniform consistency is obtained. In the final step, the baker pours the dough over the entire pan. He again takes out the sticky mixture using his bare, non-gloved hands and transfers it into small containers. These containers are then arranged on a tray and placed inside the oven. And just like this the fruit cake is ready.
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The video received over 60 million views. Social media users reacted to the clip this way:
“Too much hygiene,” read one sarcastic comment.
,You should have at least used hand gloves and hair covering. (You could have at least worn hand gloves and covered your hair),” said one disappointed user.
“Food Inspector, where are you?” Another joked.
Here’s what this guy said: “Humans weren’t even invented 100 years ago when cake mixers and spatulas were invented.”
“That’s not how you mix cakes,” explained one foodie.
“This may be the last cake,” said one critic, pointing out the unhealthy process.
Till now this video has been viewed more than 60 million times. We bet this video will make you think twice before buying fruit cakes in the future.
