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Italian cakes you must try!

November 2nd, 2015

Pasta is not the only Italian dish which is perfect. There are several other desserts, mainly cakes that that Italy has perfected. Since we are big fans of desserts, we have decided to list down some of them. These are those cakes/sweets, which you must try when you are in Italy else if you spot them near your home. Some of them are easy to bake. Check out our list of few of the most scrumptious desserts originated from Italy…

1. Tiramisu: – Tiramisu was founded in the 1960s at an Italian restaurant in Treviso. This dessert contains of coffee and alcohol both. People think that it is easy to perfect the tiramisu, but once you taste the original one made in Italy, you will forget all the ones you ever had. Mixed with rich cream, chocolates, coffee, mascarpone and so much more, this delicious cake is worth it. If you are a coffee lover, you will enjoy eating this dessert.

2. Stollen Biscotti: – It kind of looks like a cake, but this dessert is different. Filled with the richness of dried fruits, spices, nuts and few other heavenly ingredients, this is a treat for dinners in Italy. You can have this during the tea or coffee time too.

3. Italian rum cake: – The Italian rum cake is quite popular and is found at many countries. You can find many boxed cake mixes of this recipe which is easy to make. So, if you cannot fly to Italy to have this delightful flavoured, cake then you can make it at all and send cake delivery to your loved ones too. Make sure you prepare the cake 12 hours in advance if you are sending it abroad.

4. Lemon & Honey semifreddo: – Like the interesting name, this dish is intriguing too. Semifreddo is a sliceable and fluffy ice cream, which is a staple found at every Italian restaurant. The soft texture of this dessert melts in the mouth and the combination of honey, orange marmalade, and lemon juice and lady fingers is interesting. This is dessert is a must try!

5. Mascarpone with dark chocolate cream: – This special mascarpone recipe is served in white chocolate cups. So, basically, you can eat the entire dessert including the container. You have to really plan if you want to bake this dessert because it is a little tedious to bake the entire dish perfectly. Certain ingredients involved in the process need to freeze properly while others would need time to cool down in the recipe procedure. Make sure you prepare this dessert in advance if you want to try making it at home. Other than this, if you eat this at a café or bakery in Italy, you will see there are tons of flavours added instead of dark chocolate cream. The original recipe includes dark chocolate cream, but there are many alternatives made to add to this recipe.

There are several other recipes you must eat while you are in Italy or at any Italian bakery. These were the most popular ones!

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A Cake Walk through History

October 29th, 2015

Earlier it was known as a modification of bread. Now, cake has come a long way. Numerous recipes and flavours, this dessert is definitely a favourite for all across the world.

The Etymology

The word Cake has a Viking origin. Those who are keen to know about cake delivery online must know the fact that the word cake originally comes from the word Kaka.

In ancient Rome, breads were made of honey and milk to make it soft. Later, it was enriched with egg and sugar and was given the name of cake.

Cheese cake is an invention of Greece which was made of goat milk then.

Sponge cake found its origin in Spain during Renaissance period. The main ingredients were beaten egg, thickened milk and sugar.

Cakes made in early England were also a form of bread. The only difference was that the cake was round and flat shaped.

French word, gateau (cake) had come into the English Language during the 19th century but was not used for any cake recipe instead it was used for referring to a dish, which was made with meat.

Fun Facts you did not know

  • The National Cake Day is on November 26th.
  • In Germany, Chocolate Cake Day is celebrated on 11th June.
  • In Scotland, the idea of a cake was a thick hard biscuit made of oatmeal.
  • The world’s largest wedding cake was made in the year 2004 and it weighed 15,032 lb.
  • The concept of birthday cake came to light in England in the year 1785.
  • In 17th century England, fruit cakes were kept under the pillow of an unmarried. It was believed that this will give them sweet dreams about their fiancé.

The Past Glory

Many years ago, Celtic people used to celebrate a festival called Beltane Festival. They used to light a bonfire on a hilltop and rolled down round shaped cakes from the top of the hill. If the cake does not break it will bring good fortune; that is what they believed.

Nowadays, cutting a wedding cake is a very common ritual. But earlier it was a bit different.  People used to end a wedding ceremony by breaking a big bread loaf on the bride’s head or by simply throwing pieces of bread on her.

When a couple invited their friends and relatives in their wedding, they brought a layered cake piled with apple stacks in each layer. The popularity of the couple depended on the number of layers on the cake.

Cheesecakes have a very ancient origin. It is said that during the first Game of Olympics, cheesecakes were given to the athletes.

The sweetest and most appreciated dessert around the world is Cake. When there is a cake, it brings immediate smile into many faces. Prepared in various shapes, forms and flavours, they are the most delicious thing that one can crave for. Be a birthday or a wedding or any other happy occasion, Cake is a wonderful gift. People love to receive a cake as it makes them happy.

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A Bite to Happiness

October 28th, 2015

Cake is something which brings a smile on every face. The sweetest dessert one can expect. From kids to elderly people, all of them love cakes. Everyone can also go for online cake ordering from different sites. It is a delightful gift to give someone. Do not hesitate to gift a cake.

India’s Cake Journey

During 19th century, a person from Thalassery went to Burma (now Myanmar) to learn biscuit making. Years later, when he came back to his home town, he put up a biscuit factory in his hometown. It used to serve almost 40 different varieties of biscuits, buns and breads. After 3 years, a British named Mr. Brown asked the owner of the biscuit factory to make a Christmas cake for him.

He shared the recipe to the chef and the man made a cake by gathering all the ingredients. From that day onwards, cake took a place in Indian recipes. Previously cakes were baked mainly in the bakeries of Kerala. Now it is made all over the country. In the year 2012, the 129th year of anniversary of cakes was celebrated in India. It was celebrated hugely in the first bakery of Thalassery by making a 1200 kg cake.

Varieties

Now a day various kinds and flavours of cakes are made and they are very yummy and delicious.

Yeast Cake: The oldest form of cake which tastes similar to yeast breads. It is a traditional form of cake and pastries, which is also known as Babka and Stollen.

Cheese Cake: A flourless cake made of cream cheese or custard pies. Its origin is found in ancient Greece.

Sponge Cake:  Non yeast based cakes prepared with a bit of baking powder. It is made of the white portion of eggs, which is traditionally baked in a tube pan.

Butter Cakes: Made with a combination of butter and beaten sugar. A classic pound cake, which is a favourite of all!

Chiffon Cake: The recipe is borrowed from America and is a cross between oil cake and sponge cake. It is made of baking powder, vegetable oil and egg whites.

Coffee Cake: A cake served with hot tea or coffee. Baking soda and yeast are the main ingredients of this cake.

Shapes Matter

Cakes are made in different shapes and sizes. The most common shapes that are available are:

  • Bundt Cakes
  • Cake balls
  • Conical
  • Cupcakes and Madeleine
  • Layer Cakes
  • Sheet Cakes
  • Swiss Rolls

There are various flavours of cakes. The most common are chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, pineapple, mango and coffee.

Cake brings happiness to all. It spreads love and delight. A lovely gift for all! One, who gifts cake gifts happiness to all. A delightful bite to a soft changes the mood. It disappears all the fatigue and tiredness. Pastries are also a delicacy. Online cake delivery is also an easy option to gift happiness. One can order cakes online from various sites and they are easily delivered to your loved ones.

Bite a cake! Share a cake! Bring a smile! Enjoy your life! Fill it with sweetness!

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Top fruits used in cake baking

October 27th, 2015

If you are fond of baking cakes or are planning to send a cake in UK, then you should know it’s not just about having the best utensils and cooking ingredients. You should also know which dish can be prepared in what season. Most fruits and vegetables are seasonal and hence, you can enjoy their flavours only during certain periods of time.

But there is some good news for people who like baking cakes with natural ingredients. There are some fruits that are available throughout the year so you can bake those delicious cakes any time of the year! So here are some of the commonly used fruits that are available always:

  • Apples – There are rare varieties of apples that are only available during certain times of the year, especially in the winter. But generally, apples are available throughout the year! So whether you want to bake a simple apple pie or an extravagant cake with a lot of apple cubes and syrups, those apples are always there for you

 

 

  • Bananas – The sweet and soft fruits that are considered very good for health are in fact used in many kinds of cakes, both gourmet and run-of-the-mill sorts. Bananas are used in a variety of desserts, including fruit salads, smoothies and cakes. Both the raw and the ripened varieties can be used in different kinds of dishes but in cakes, it is usually the ripened ones that are used in cakes.

 

  • Kiwis – Surprised? Don’t be! Kiwis make for great cake toppings! They are not used in cakes like flour and eggs usually are, but they can be used to make healthy and really pretty toppings on many kinds of cakes, especially the ones that are white or light pink in colour, to create a fresh contrast.

 

  • Oranges – Use oranges as toppings or as one of the main ingredients while baking cakes to make them special with a fresh and sweet flavour. Even the smell of oranges can be used to make the whole dish even more appealing to people. Oranges are traditionally available during the later parts of the year but some varieties are also available throughout the year.

 

  • Avocado – Did you know that creamy, smooth and soft avocado pulps can be mixed with chocolate to prepare a great avocado and chocolate cake? These cakes are utterly buttery in texture, have a rich, lingering flavour thanks to two unique, soft yet lingering tastes that come together to create one of the best and healthiest cakes you can ever find!

 

  • Berries – There are many berries that are available throughout the year, including the delicious and juicy strawberries. Their soft and sweet qualities make them very desirable even if they are eaten as is, without using them in cakes or with creams and

 

There are plenty of other fruits that are used in cakes but which may not be available throughout the year. Some of them are raisins, dried cranberries, dried figs, prunes, apricots, and other fruits that can be candied. So, use plenty of fruits to make your cake healthy and delicious.

 

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A gift with a slice of spice

October 27th, 2015

Cakes are fun additions to almost every type of menu. If you are having a birthday party, you must include one of these. For an evening party at your home where a number of people will be getting together for some good music, wine and food, adding slices of sinfully sweet and soft cakes as the desert to round off the perfect meal is a great idea. Cakes are not just for personal consumption, though. Many people prefer to send cakes online to their beloved ones, thanks to the splendid job the delivery companies and the post office does!

But cakes are not all about sponge, cream, sugar and pink rosettes as decorations. They don’t always have to be sweet or syrupy – you can also enjoy cakes with a hint of spice in them, now!

Some of the common spices used in cakes are:

Cinnamon – This woody spice has a unique mixture of sweetness, warmth, spice and a truly unique flavour that cannot be replicated with any other spice or food item in the world. Just a few bits of cinnamon and you can make a host of food and drink items even more delicious than they usually are. You could spice up your tea and cakes with it easily.

Cloves – Not only are they unique in the colour shape and properties, cloves are great additions to many food dishes. They also have several medicinal properties, thus making them a must-have ingredient in many parts of the world. Just a couple of them in your mouth after dinner and you’ve got a natural mouth freshener that also happens to be great for gum and teeth problems. Add a few in your cake and you will get a cake with a completely different kind of spicy and fresh flavour.

Ginger – Just like caviar, many people acquire a taste for this spice, which is not only a powerhouse of a refreshing, pungent flavour, but also of many medicinal properties. Popularly used in products to keep throat infections and cough at bay, ginger is also used in a number of foods and drinks. Ginger cakes are great with tea and have a unique flavour that can be a welcome change from all that sweetness and overload of icing. If you are fond of Indian curries and are wondering how they get that delicious gravy in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, then you should know that apart from using a lot of fresh vegetables, their dishes consist of many spices but in small quantities such as turmeric, cumin, garlic and of course – ginger!

Nutmeg – Not many people know but mace and nutmeg are similar in their tastes. Nutmeg is sweeter whereas mace has a more soft flavour. Nutmeg has been a popular spice in many Asian recipes and cakes.

Just like many dishes from various parts of the world have been customised according to the country they are being served in, so is the preparation of cakes and the ingredients used in them. So take your pick from these innovative and delicious cakes, today!

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