Making cakes is still part of the cake-baking tradition enjoyed in most homes all over the world. These frosted confections called "cakes" have evolved over centuries. Traditional cakes come in a range of round, square and heart shaped designs. They are perfect for celebrating events and many traditional cakes are common favorites.
These traditional treats make an inspired addition as desserts for almost all occasion. Made of basic four ingredients - flour, butter, eggs, and sugar, there can be variations depending on additional ingredients for superlative creations. Many cake recipes have been carried on in families for generations for wedding and Christmas celebrations.
Christmas cakes are by far the most traditional item and take good time to make. Often times you have to start much ahead since you need to make sugar craft decorations, feed the Christmas cake, marzipan and then ice it. The Xmas feeling really comes from the baking aromas wafting around creating the Christmassy smell – of orange, spices, cinnamon and alcohol that goes into the batter.
Traditional cakes include chopped candied fruit, dried nuts and spices. Soaking them in spirits and then turning out rich versions by icing and decorating them adds to the ceremonial fun. The traditional Christmas cake is a fruitcake covered in marzipan and then in white satin or royal icing. There are numerous variations on traditional cakes with certain countries and regions having distinctive styles.
Traditional Cakes Recipes
