France for its French toast and fashion, Italy for its pasta, New Zealand for its Kiwis and Japan for its technology – thought this was all to these wonderful countries from across the globe?
Well, here’s some more and this one’s especially for your sweet tooth. Cakes have been a craze among all sweet lovers ever since the evolution of sweet delicacies. Be it the classic pineapple cakes or the black forest or the special red velvet – time and again, for every occasion, people order cakes online in Gurgaon, Delhi, Mumbai, Banglore, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Jaipur and all over the country. It's time now to look beyond the ordinary and taste some of these delicious traditional cakes from different parts of the world that will change how you knew these places before. Take a look:
1. Japan: Mochi
The Japanese have this unique way of celebrating the New Year’s Eve with these delicious traditional rice cakes. Given the ease of molding and compatibility in taste that rice has, these cakes are molded into different shapes and sizes and are available in different flavors all around the year. One of the most celebrated delicacies from Japan; these cakes are cute enough to dig into.
2. New Zealand: Pavlova
The Kiwis and the Aussies have yet not been able to decide as to who came up with the recipe first, but this scrumptious cake was named after the famous Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova and was created during her visit to New Zealand. This meringue cake has a hard shell that covers a soft core and is garnished with fresh fruits, especially kiwis and strawberries and is a treat to the eyes along with the taste buds.
3. Italy: Panettone
Textured more like bread, this dessert is relished especially around Christmas and New Year. Center filled with candied fruits and raisins, it is enjoyed best with sweet liqueurs and hot drinks like hot chocolate. You didn’t know Italy had this in store as well – did you?
4. Australia: Lamington
There’s much more to the beautiful land than just Kangaroos – and that is, this sweet staple named after Lord Lamington, who was the Governor of Queensland. Chocolate coatings and coconut shavings added to plain sponge cake create a scrumptious dessert that has now become a national icon for Australia.
5. Turkey: Baklava
You sure must have tried this delicacy by now. But did you know where this originated from? Turkey is the home to these delicious sugar bombs that form a part of their tradition as well. Usually served at the end, they are a great way to round off a good meal and celebrate the little joys of life. Layers of filo filled with pistachios and dipped in sugar, the traditional Baklava has come a long way and you can even find different varieties even in India now.
6. Indonesia: Lapis Legit
Have you ever tried taking layers of sponge cake and pressing them to form one big cake? Well, that’s lapis legit for you. Consisting of rich ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, lots of butter and often filled with prunes between the layers, this dessert is a tough job to make but the results are definitely worth all the effort.
7. Denmark/Norway: Kransekage
If you are looking for the most spectacular Danish gift to the world, Karnsekage should really be the one to top your list. Mostly used as a celebration cake for weddings or special occasions like New Year, it is a treat to the eyes. Composed of rings of cakes, one on top of the other, made from egg whites, sugar and almonds, these cakes are decorated with national flags.
The world has too much to offer, so why not start with something sweet? These cakes are a must try for all the dessert enthusiasts and will surely give you an added insight into the scrumptious traditions of the world.