Umpteen parties, cozy weather wearing gloomy looks, craving for hot beverages....ah, then it's none other than the month of December, the last month of the year that takes us through the New Year. Though the cloudy nights deny to reveal the cluster of stars, never mind Christmas stars are all over the city twinkling and illuminating the light and joy of welcoming the New Year 2017.
To think of, what's that one thing that Christmas and New Year commonly shares? undoubtedly the answer would be 'Cakes'! Though we indulge in licking the creamiest of cakes through the year, yet, there is something special about these Christmas and New year cakes. To be more specific, the 'Rich Plum Cakes', no decorations no icing, nevertheless they are delectable!.
Yep, these plum cakes doesn't take the easy route to the oven, the whole set of ingredients including wine, rum, exotic nuts and spices, batter along with joy and love added in abundance stays in a hibernation period for a month or more. Like, the bride walks down the aisle after a long wait, the baker slowly walks down the mixture down to the sizzling oven, for the final make over.
And, here are some sumptuous and luring offers shared by the busy bakers of Coimbatore, who have always something different to offer for Christmas and the New Year.
Kaushik from Cake Bee:
What an irony! As the name goes, the entire team at Cake Bee are indeed buzzing with energy like bees! Bombarded with orders, Cake Bee's online portal is the most sought by the people of the city for placing online cake orders, especially the NRIs who wish to surprise their loved ones with a yummy cake on special occasions.
'Though this concept is very popular in metros, we were very uncertain as to how Coimbatoreans would respond for ordering cake online. But since our start last November, It's been an amazing journey for Cake Bee. Persistent orders and encouraging feedbacks motivated us to open up our first outlet in NSR Road. A quality product will never miss to be recognized' says Kaushik from Cake Bee.
Dundee cakes,wine cakes,royal plum all evolved from premium raw materials is the Christmas buffet Cake Bee offers to it's customers. A shelf life of 45 days is what Cake bee assures to it's buyers. For orders just ring 7502131113.
Surabhi and Mythili from Yummy Genie
'We go by the traditional baking style which reflects the real joy of baking and taste' says Surabhi and Mythili of 'Yummy Genie' a customized baker shop at Race Course. Well-known amongst the customers for their rich ingredients and nil preservatives, sure they do have a lot of loyal mommies who throng their shop for some goodies for their kids.
Customized cakes, puddings, custards, cup cakes are some of Yummy Genie's specials. Surabhi shares with us the 'USP' of Yummy Genie, 'Our USP is that we do not use preservatives of any kind,synthetic colors or artificial flavours. Every cake has a unique way of batter preparation at our place. And, we strictly stick to using seasonal fruits for toppings rather than canned fruits. We don't bake mango flavored cakes or Mango toppings, when there are no Mangoes, simple!'
Yummy Genie offers this Christmas, a rich plum cake glazed with rum and exotic nuts preserved well in a mud pot, the traditional way, all at Rs. 1200/- per kg. Over-whelmed by the orders for this season, Surabhi and Mythili are busy decorating and packing the goodies! For ordering call at 9688966449.
Naresh, Founder Kovai K.R.S Bakery
Well-known for their array of cakes, Kovai KRS Bakery stays flooded with people during Christmas and New Year's eve. 'Every year we introduce new cakes and goodies, and this Christmas is no different. Mouth-watering, melting fresh cream cakes along with delectable Rich plum cakes, awaits you all' says Naresh, Founder, Kovai KRS Bakery.
Naresh also reveals that 'these days people are more enticed towards fresh cream cakes than rich plum cakes. And, especially children prefer cream cakes rather than Plum cakes. The month of December is the busiest for all baking units. This Christmas our rich plum cakes is a must try, enriched with 12 assorted nuts, premium rum and wine, it's simply appetizing! Our Christmas themed crafted cakes are the fast moving ones, would say the ideal ones for gifting to Children'says Naresh. For ordering cakes from Kovai KRS you can call at 9843065567.
Niranjana from Cake O Clock
'Wonderful city wonderful people' says Niranjana, a young-budding baker passionate about creating newer goodies through her baking skills.
'Uncompromising quality and outstanding taste is all that you require to garner people's attention. A store front is not required to garner people.
This one and half years, I've been handling my orders only through my Face book page and I don't see any necessity for starting an outlet, as such. Coimbatore people have always been receptive to new things and my customers keep growing day by day' says Niranjana.
And, this Christmas Cake O Clock is all set to give the people of this city the real feel of rich plum cakes @ Rs. 1300/- per kg. Remember, they do have eggless versions too! For placing orders, dial, 8870260709.
Varshini from Varshu's Kitchen
Do you want to taste aquafaba,brookies...? then jump on to Varshu's Kitchen in Trichy Road. Varshini, Founder of Varshu's Kitchen lures us with her palatial spread of goodies for this Christmas including some unheard savories like brookies, a combination of Cakes and Cookies.
'My love and passion for baking started at the age of 12. Since then, I had been experimenting and innovating newer recipes in the field of baking, Right from the start, I wasn't convinced with the use of preservatives, synthetic colors, gelatins, sugar that goes along with the cake. Even once in a while, these enhancing substances that goes along with cake-making should be avoided. Varshu's Kitchen is sans of all those substances. Nutty toppings, premium ingredients, sulphur-free sugar, no taste enhancers, no preservatives is the USP of my kitchen', shares Varshini. For orders, Varshini can be contacted at 9524903000
Yalini S.K. from The Laune
'Am new to this city but extremely delighted to see people's response for good food' says Yalini, a self-learned baker. Moved in to the city just a year back, Yalini has her own baking and designing unit.
'Baking is my passion. Initially, I started baking cakes for my near and dear ones for their occasions. Their words of appreciation and referrals boosted me to consider baking as my full-time profession. I passionately explored the baking techniques and added my touch of innovation to every product that comes out of my oven. And, this Christmas my 'Santa Clause' cake is a must try and that's Laune's signature cake' says Yalini, who promises the best cake this end of season. Reach Yalini at Ph:9600397497.
Let every bite of these cakes fill our hearts with joy, love and gratitude to welcome yet another New Year!