No matter where you are in the world, cakes evoke special memories and lovely feelings among people both young and old. This is one of the universal truths that you can see manifested in various ways across arenas around the globe. Whether it is Christmas, birthday celebrations or wedding ceremonies, it has become quite a tradition to have delectable cakes adoring each of these diverse events. Going to a birthday and not having a cake is quite unimaginable isn’t it? While you enjoy cakes of every flavour and taste, it may make sense to spruce up your knowledge of the different kinds of cakes available:
Black Forest Cake: This is an amazing and most popular type of cake that owes its origins to Germany and is a hot favourite among confectionary lovers the world over. This is a very delightful and delectable chocolate cake that is actually composed of various layers of chocolate cake, covered with whipped cream and topped with glazed cherries to add to an out of the world taste and look. This is ideal for tasteful celebrations with friends and family for a variety of occasions. In some types, this cake is made with liberal amounts of alcohol.
Birthday Cake: As the name implies, these are the quintessential cakes that are baked on birthdays. These cakes can be of various amusing and amazing shapes and come in a variety of icing that has varied colours and flavours. These cakes come inscribed with specially piped icing that reads the name and ‘Happy Birthday’ carefully inscribed over the cake. Always a hit with the kids.
Sponge Cake: Sponge cake is a light and fluffy kind of cake that is baked with lots of care and special light ingredients that are not greasy or oily. Sponge cakes can come in various layers and in egg, as well as eggless versions to cater to the special tastes of patrons. Sponge cakes are wonderfully apt for picnics and also go well with your evening tea and scones.
Blackout Cake: These are special chocolate cakes, which have a unique black chocolate covering that is quite distinctive. These are covered with dark chocolate pudding and also come with chocolate crumbs that add to the ‘blackout’ effect that is reminiscent of the ominous blackout nights of the 2nd World War.
Cupcakes: Cupcakes are quite amazingly popular small sized cakes that are daintily baked in special small cups from which comes the name of these cakes. The icing on these cakes can be quite a treat and you can choose from a wide array of icing, as well as adornments to give these cakes their distinctive and lovely taste and a riot of colours to go so well with it.
Cupcakes: Cupcakes are quite amazingly popular small sized cakes that are daintily baked in special small cups from which comes the name of these cakes. The icing on these cakes can be quite a treat and you can choose from a wide array of icing, as well as adornments to give these cakes their distinctive and lovely taste and a riot of colours to go so well with it.
Cakes are a lovely way to express your loved for your beloved. You can easily send cake to Pakistan these days because of the wide reach of cake baking and delivery companies. The choice is mind boggling and you would do well to spend some time in choosing the best cake for your needs.
