Breadway
Visakhapatnam based Breadway bakery’s Christmas offering | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
At the heart of Breadway’s festive indulgence is the quintessential plum cake, a traditional Christmas favourite that is moist, rich, and bursting with the warmth of spices. But that is not all — this year, the bakery has introduced a range of new offerings for the season. First up is the panettone, a classic Italian Christmas bread made with sourdough giving it its signature texture. “It’s more a bread than a cake. The traditional method of making panettone involves a lengthy and meticulous process, including multiple stages of rising,” says V K Sharat of Breadway. Some of the best Italian panettones emerge after a process that takes at least 36 hours. In its best form, panettone blends the moistness of a cake with the texture of bread with a slightly crusty outside and a soft inside. “We have tried to make an Indian version of this Christmas classic with locally sourced ingredients,” adds Sharat.
Some of Breadway’s other festive offerings include the hazelnut brilliance, a rich, nutty cake with a deep hazelnut flavour; strawberry sin, a decadent delight combining tanginess of strawberries and creamy macadamia nut base; golden swan, delicate layers of flaky pastry and creamy filling; and decorated doughnuts.
The seasonal specials are available at Breadway’s Ramnagar and Muralinagar branches.
Bake My Wish
A Christmas themed bento cake at Visakhapatnam based bakery Bake My Wish | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Sirisha Challa’s bakery, Bake My Wish, is buzzing with the warmth of festive cheer and the aroma of freshly-baked delights. At the heart of this year’s offerings is the cheesecake with seasonal strawberries, a velvety creation topped with sweet-tart berries that capture the essence of winter. For chocolate lovers, Sirisha has crafted a decadent Belgian chocolate cake with strawberry compote and fresh strawberries, a balance of richness and fruity freshness.
One of the bakery’s bestsellers, bento cakes, continues to win hearts. These small, elegant cakes fly off the shelves like hotcakes. Adding to the festive line-up are the delightful pound cakes, including flavours like marble, orange, and banana. For those who enjoy traditional holiday treats, Sirisha’s Christmas cookies decorated with festive motifs are a must-try. Of course, no Christmas menu is complete without the classic plum cake, and Sirisha’s version is a star. Available in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions, the plum cakes are infused with spiced fruits and nuts, catering to varied preferences.
Dark Love
Visakhapatnam based Dark Love’s DIY Christmas Cookie Kit. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Bhavika Nahata of Dark Love has curated a collection that captures the spirit of Christmas in every bite. The macaron wreath comes in bright holiday hues, arranged to resemble a Christmas wreath. With flavours that range from red velvet cream cheese and biscoff to hazelnut nutella, it’s both a visual and gastronomic treat.
Bhavika’s DIY Christmas cookies kit invites families to bond over a fun and creative activity. The kit includes pre-baked cookies shaped like Christmas motifs of stockings, trees and snowmen along with frosting cones and sprinkles for decoration.
Its other festive offering is a treasure chest filled with an assortment of crinkle cookies, mini meringue wreaths, dulce de leche cookies, brownie tree and classic shortbread in addition to the strawberry compote sandwiched tree cookie.
The Park
The Park Visakhapatnam Christmas offering. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
The Park Visakhapatnam is spreading cheer with an array of delectable Christmas treats. Its mine pie cheesecake has a buttery biscuit base, a vanilla cheesecake filled with mince saute plum cake mix as a base and topped with iconic mince pies.
The Park’s plum cake is moist and flavourful. Pair it with a slice of stolen bread, a sweet and buttery treat that’s perfect for dunking in your favourite holiday beverage. A show-stopping centrepiece is the yule log, a creation of genoise cake, buttercream, and festive holly sprigs. Another festive offering includes the babka bread, a sweet and indulgent treat filled with chocolate, nuts, and dried fruits.
Cookie lovers will delight in the zinger cookies, crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a hint of spice and a touch of sweetness. The chocolate zucchini bread is another standout, with its rich, velvety texture and deep, dark chocolate flavour. If you wish to indulge in a decadent dessert, the Boston cream pie fits the bill perfectly. With layers of moist sponge cake, creamy custard, and rich chocolate, it’s the ultimate indulgence.
The Christmas offerings are available for takeaway and some are done by order.
Welcomhotel Devee Grand Bay
Plum cake | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
The hotel’s Christmas offerings include the nutmeg signature plum cake, infused with the warmth of spices and the sweetness of matured macerated fruits. This cake is smothered in a rich fondant icing.
There is the Christmas stollen, a classic German fruitcake, packed with an assortment of dried fruits, nuts, and spices. The plum fruit pudding in a jar is an adorable dessert, with a rich plum pudding nestled in a bed of crunchy biscuit crumbs and topped with a dollop of whipped cream. The presentation is almost too cute to eat – almost.
The Christmas specials are available for takeaway and on pre-order basis.
Published – December 20, 2024 07:04 am IST
