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What Cake are you having this Christmas!

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That time of the year is close by, where  everyone is in a jolly and happy mood, a time when the air smells fresh and heavenly. The  festive season is here again people and I am glad to witness another year going to a wrap. Thanking Almighty God for this.
Christmas is a time when families reunite, lovers  and couples renew their vows, companies show love and appreciation to their dedicated staff.
Many people show appreciation and love for each other by sharing a cake with loved ones either by inviting guests to their table or by giving them in their homes.
Below I will be talking about cakes you can have this Christmas. Enjoy!

White Cakes/Cupcakes

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Photo credit: Berry filled white cake. My recipe.com

The white cake is a type of cake made without egg yolks only with egg-whites. It is a very fluffy and light cake. This type of cake is very ideal for

Christmas as it is a very simple recipe and easy to make.
Different types of filling can be used according to your own discretion. Believe me, it is
worth trying this Christmas. To get the recipe for some of these types of white cake, click the link below the pictures.

Red Velvet Cakes/Cupcakes

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This is another type of cake that is ideal for the perfect Christmas. The red velvet cake is a very moist cake that can have different types of filling and coating. Be it ice-cream or buttercream. The red velvet is a very sweet way to show love to family and friends, even your co-workers. So do consider giving this cake to that special someone this Christmas and you will be thanked immensely. See my recipe here Red velvet cake recipe

Cheesecakes

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Hmmm... Yum! This is one cake that will make your guests asking for more, employees never leaving your company, or co-workers having a huge crush on you. LoL. This cake if well made has a satiny feel to the mouth. It is a cake that leaves you wanting more. Cheesecakes are a good way to the hearts of your guests when served during Christmas. It brings families together, it mends broken hearts and relationships and can make even the meanest being, melt. *Winks! Ok! That's enough praise to get you trying this cake. LOL! I hope you do (You better). You won't regret it. Check out recipes in the caption below the pictures.

Fruit Cakes

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    This type of  cake is like the traditional type of cake for Christmas. It is a cake filled with different types of dried fruits or candied fruits. It could also have different types of nuts in them based on your preferences.
It is usually a sponge cake  with the fruits soaked in Gin, Whiskey or Brandy overnight in order to activate the juices in the dried or candied fruits. They are very rich cakes, taste excellent and look wonderful on your dinner table. Guest will want more. They do not require frosting on them as they look beautiful straight out of the oven. #StraightOuttaOven,  LOL!





Black Forest Cake

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    Finally, the Black forest cake is my last pick for Christmas.This also is a cake you can give to your guests this Christmas. It is a very dark cake but sweet and can give you the jungle fever. Lol! remember the saying that goes "once you go black you can never go back" *wink, Lol. Just try this cake and tell me am wrong. Check out the recipe in the link below the pictures.








Tip: Make sure you prepare your cake few days before Christmas, in order to get the best taste out of it.


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