5 Traditional Indian Cakes Perfect For Christmas

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Manuj Yadav

Christmas is almost here and a plethora of Christmas-special cakes in India are in different parts of the country. Here are five traditional Indian cakes that you can enjoy with your family.

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Honey Cake - South India

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This light and fluffy cake is a popular dessert in South India. It is made from whole wheat flour and unrefined cane sugar and uses less oil. It is topped with honey and coconut flakes.

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Vivikam Cake - Pondicherry

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Prepared using roasted semolina and pure ghee, vivikam cake is known as Pondicherry Christmas cake.

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Baath Cake - Goa

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Baath cake is made with semolina and loads of butter, desiccated coconut and topped with cherries.

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Allahabadi Cake - Allahabad

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Allahabadi cake is a delicious amalgamation of desi ghee, petha and marmalade. It also includes almonds and fruits soaked in the rum.

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Kerala Plum Cake - Kerala

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Kerala Plum Cake or Christmas Fruit Cake is a Christmas specialty in Kerala. It includes raisins that are soaked in the rum for over 3 months.

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