Christmas celebrations are coming soon. Various preparations have been prepared in the last few weeks. One of the things that you can find is a Christmas dish. It seems to be an important element in celebrating Christmas.
In addition to the main meal, Christmas cakes are one of the Christmas dishes to serve at the dinner table. Each country has a different Christmas cake. Starting from cakes sprinkled with spices to sponge cakes decorated with strawberry toppings.
If you want to know the various types of Christmas cakes from some countries, FlowerAdvisor has summarized Christmas cakes from 12 different countries. What are those? Come on, see the list below:
1. Chile: Pan de Pascua
Although the meaning of the cake is Easter bread, this cake, which has German and Italian influences, is often served at Christmas.
Made from fruit cake dough or cakes sprinkled with fruit slices and drops of rum, this cake has a distinctive aroma and taste. Pan de Pascua is served with cola de mono, a typical Chilean coffee.
2. France: Galette des Rois
In celebration of Epiphany, Galette des Rois is a crunchy and soft cake filled with frangipane or almonds. It is always serving every January 6th. It is the twelfth day after the Christmas celebration.
At that time French people believe that three Wise Men visited the baby Jesus, which is why January 6th is also considered a holy day that is celebrated with the presentation of a Galette des Rois.
3. Germany: Christstollen
It wouldn’t be Christmas if there isn’t any Christstollen cake on the German dining table. This cake, also called Weihnachtsstollen, is a traditional German cake made from cookie dough mixed with sliced dried fruits, nuts and spices, and sugar to sprinkle on top.
This cake was first baked in 1545 in Italy. However, after a cultural shift and others, Christstollen became the hallmark of Christmas dishes in Germany.
4. Italy: Panettone
Next, there is Panettone, a typical Christmas sweet from Italy. Not much different from the Galette des Rois, the Panottene cake has a shape and size similar to the French cake.
This cake was first introduced in Milan in the early 20th century and served with a glass of red wine or other alcoholic drinks during Christmas celebrations in Italy.
5. Jamaica: Rum Cake
Almost all Christmas cakes are identical to the use of rum and spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg powder. Likewise, Jamaica’s typical Christmas cake is made of various spices and lime flavoring.
Don’t forget to add drops of rum to the cake batter to enhance the taste of Jamaican rum cake.
6. Japan: Strawberry Shortcake
Unlike Christmas cakes in other countries, Japanese people celebrate Christmas with strawberry shortcakes. This cake is topped with whole strawberries, which is known as a sweet dish typical of the land of Sakura.
Having a soft texture, Japanese-style strawberry shortcake is made from a mixture of egg yolks, wheat flour, sugar, and vanilla extract which makes the cake aroma even more tempting. Covered with whipped cream, this cake is always special on Christmas.
7. Poland: Makowiec
Poland also has a typical Christmas cake which is no less interesting than other countries’ Christmas cakes.
Makowiec is a sweet dish that always adorns Christmas celebrations in the country that borders Germany. These rolls are made of yeast dough filled with poppy seed jam.
8. Portugal: Bolo Rei
Many people assume that the shape of this cake resembles a crown. The sprinkling of fruit that surrounds the cake is likened to ornaments that adorn the ‘crown’.
Bolo Rei is a traditional Christmas cake that is usually served during Christmas celebrations in Portugal. This cake will always decorate the dining table of people’s homes in Portugal until January 6th which is commemorated as the celebration of Epiphany.
9. Spain and Mexico: Rosca de Reyes
This cake is also known in France, but specifically, in Spain and Mexico, Rosca de Reyes is served as a traditional Christmas cake.
Having a round shape like a ring, this cake is often said to be similar to Bolo Rei from Portugal. As with some other cakes, Rosca de Reyes will be served until January 6th.
10. Rusia – Krendel
Russians usually make Krendel during Christmas, or as gifts when visiting relatives.
The ingredients used are wheat flour, yeast, milk, egg yolk, cinnamon, and butter. Then for the filling, use some mixed dried fruit, such as dried plums, dried pears, dried apricots, one apple, butter, sugar, and additional white wine as a flavor enhancer.
There is also a sweetener topping made from sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and three tablespoons of warm water mixed.
Krendel has a legit texture, with a solid appearance on the outside, but soft and sweet on the inside.
11. China – Almond Cookies
Indeed, this cookie has become a cake that must be present at Christmas celebrations for Chinese people.
As the name implies, almond cookies or cheese biscuits are made from a mixture of flour, margarine, cream cheese, eggs, cornstarch, almond extract, and almonds.
The shape of the cake is round and flat with a sprinkling of almonds on top which adds to the beautiful appearance.
12. England: Dundee Cake
And lastly, there is Dundee cake, a typical British Christmas cake. Not only popular in England, but this cake with a sprinkling of almonds is also known in several countries such as France, Russia, and Japan.
Dundee cake has a dominant citrus aroma because it is made from chopped dried fruit and a sprinkling of orange peel, making the taste even more delicious.
The tradition of eating cakes is also one of the important things during the Christmas celebration. Various special dishes are usually served at this joyful moment, according to the culture and traditions of the local community.
Which do you think looks interesting for you to present at this year’s Christmas celebration party? Is there a unique and special cake in your home country for Christmas?
Anyway, in addition to cakes, you can also provide special Christmas hampers for loved ones. You can find it on FlowerAdvisor. There are many options that are suitable for your Christmas celebration.
