Christmas 2023: 10 best cakes from around the world

It is a fruit-filled cake that dates back to the 1470s. It has a dome form and at least 20 per cent candied fruit and 16 per cent butter.

Panettone (Italy)

Made of sponge cake, buttercream, and ganache, this cake has a log like shape. It is often decorated with meringue mushrooms and powdered sugar.

Bûche de Noël (France)

This fruitcake made with candied fruit, nuts, and spices makes a perfect Christmas desert. It is dusted with powdered sugar and often served with marzipan.

Stollen (Germany)

Prepared with dried fruit, spices, and brandy, it is a classic British Christmas cake.

Fruitcake (UK)

This Russian honey cake features layers with a unique blend of flavours, including burnt honey bitterness, tangy icing, and creamy acidity in the frosting, creating a harmonious and complex taste profile.

Medovik (Russia)

A festive alternative to traditional cakes, pavlova, a meringue dessert adorned with whipped cream and fruits, such as strawberries, kiwi, and passionfruit, gains popularity during Christmas for its lightness and fruity appeal.

Pavlova (Australia/New Zealand)

Bolo Rei, a Portuguese 'king cake,' is a Christmas delight with candied fruits, nuts, and a hidden surprise.

Bolo Rei (Portugal)

It is a custard-topped cake made up with flour, eggs, and sugar, and commonly served with coffee.

Pio Quinto (Nicaragua)

India's Allahabadi cake is a fruitcake made with dried fruits, nuts, and spices. It is frequently served with tea after being soaked in rum or brandy.

Allahabadi cake