5 Gorgeous Indian Christmas Cakes That You Need To Try!

Give me an enthusiastic nod if you love Christmas cakes.

That's what we thought: EVERYONE LOVES CHRISTMAS CAKES! And we are no exception. We love a nice slice of moist, rum-infused, drizzled with dried fruits, Christmas cake.

But what do we love even more? When our Christmas cakes celebrate our country's diversity by re-creating a classic Christmas cake with home-grown ingredients, that hold significant importance in our culture and community. So, we curated this coveted list of some of the best regional twists to the traditional Christmas cake, giving you a compelling reason to get baking this holiday season.

1. Allahabadi Cake

Unapologetically desi, Allahabadi cake is India's very own Christmas cake - a creation brought to life by the prominent Anglo-Indian community that resides in the city. While generous amounts of rum-soaked dry fruits and almonds are a part of almost every Christmas cake, what makes Allahabadi cake great is the addition of petha, marmalade and a lot of desi-ghee. You can choose to decorate it however you please, but it sure makes for a spectacular dessert for your holiday table.

2. Goan Baath Cake

Beyond the stunning beaches and beautiful churches that dot Goa, the tiny state is a sensuous blend of Indian and Portuguese influences. The Goan cuisine is a reflection of the 450-year-old Portuguese rule, and the Christmas table is topped with several cakes. Apart from a boozy rum cake, the traditional Christmas cake is the Goan baath - A cake packed with coconut shavings, semolina and homemade butter, this cake is best served with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream and topped off with berries.

3. Puducherry's Vivikam Cake

A delicacy from Puducherry, Vivikam Cake is a luxurious indulgence, made with pure ghee. But what sets this cake apart from the average Allahabadi cake, is the amount of alcohol this cake soaks up. This boozy rich cake is filled with rum or brandy, with the toppings of candied orange peels also dipped in alcohol. This cake is best served with a glass of Negroni (a cocktail). And as legend is to be believed, this cake doesn't spoil for weeks, if stored properly. Surely, a decadent way to make Christmas last longer!

4. Kerala's Fruit Cake

While Kerala celebrates Christmas with traditional rum cakes, the region's fruit cakes are also well-known. The main highlight of a fruit cake from Kerala lies in the flavor, as bakers have always added spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to make them zingier. These cakes are traditionally devoid of any icing, but now there are variations where a nice sugar glaze only makes this favorite holiday treat, a little more delicious.

5. Parsi's Plum Cake

Zoroastrian connection with Christmas goes back centuries. Many scholars believe that the Magi, as depicted in the Christmas story, are kings who visited baby Jesus were Zoroastrian priests. The Parsi community here in India does take Christmas and especially the cakes very seriously. Think a dense, moist cake, cut in between to house a delicious layer of cream mixed with candied ginger, orange peels and cherries in rum - this is the Parsi love for Christmas.