Christmas 2021: Christmas, one of the most important festivals in the world, is just around the corner, and we can't contain our excitement. As soon as December starts, the entire world begins preparing for Christmas. With trees decked out in gleaming fairy lights, stars, and bells, markets decorated with lights and our tables set with a feast, there's one thing that everyone waits for dearly! Yes, we are talking about the delicious cake! While the classic plum cake, without a doubt, is always present, this time why not try something new and traditional! For the same, here we bring you a recipe for Allahabadi cake.
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Whether you call it Prayagraj or Allahabad, the city is rich in history, and many of the traditional recipes here have tales that will interest you. One such story is of this Allahabadi cake. Due to the Anglo-Indian culture present in the city, this traditional Christmas cake has been prepared for ages. This cake is one of those recipes that people have hardly seen or eaten before. So, what makes it so unique, you ask? It's the method of cooking and the ingredients used in this! In this cake, 'petha,' or candied ash gourd, is used along with oodles of ghee and marmalade, giving it a unique spin!
So, if just reading about this cake intrigues you, here we bring you the recipe to make this at home. Find it below:
Christmas 2021: Allahabadi Cake Recipe: Here's How To Make Allahabadi Cake
Heat a pan and add sugar to it till it turns brown. Then pour in some warm water. Stir well to combine, then heat until the sugar is completely dissolved in the water. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside. In a mixing bowl, whisk the sugar and butter until soft peaks form. Then, one by one, add the eggs and continue to beat. Next, in the batter, add soaked raisins and petha. Take a cake tin and generously put oil it. Place the cake batter in it and bake. Once it is ready, take it out and enjoy!
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Make this delicious delight, and let us know how you liked it!