such as amaretto or , alternatively , with hot drinks such as hot chocolate .
MAWA CAKE ( India )
Mawa cakes are milk based cakes with a touch of cardamom and nuts like almonds or cashews . The Mawa is solidified milk obtained through the process of cooking the milk very slowly so that the liquid evaporates . This cake is especially traditional in Mumbai where the now fast disappearing Irani cafes that populated the city once would serve it . Those cafes could not survive the new fast food chains and new age restaurants , but their cakes still remain as one of the favourite treats for Mumbaikars or those visiting it .
MOCHI ( Japan )
The Mochi is a traditional Japanese cake made of rice paste that is usually prepared on New Year ’ s Eve , although it can be found throughout the year in different varieties , such as , ice creams or even soups . Given the fact that the rice paste is easily moulded and can be combined with a wide range of ingredients , an unlimited variety of Mochi cakes can be
found in all corners of the country .
PAVLOVA ( Australia and New Zealand )
Named after the famous Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova , this meringue cake was created during her visit to New Zealand , although the origin of the dessert has always been a source of argument between Kiwis and Aussies . The Pavlova is cooked in many different ways , usually being garnished with fruits , mostly kiwis and strawberries . The addition of corn flour to the traditional meringue ingredients allows the cake to have a crisp shell that covers a marshmallow-like centre .
TRES LECHES CAKE ( Mexico )
This moist , milk based sponge cake is traditionally from Mexico , although it has become a very popular cake all over South America . The base of the dish is a butter sponge cake that will later
Mochi Cake
Dundee Cake
Pavlova Lemon Curd Cake Black Forest Icebox Cake
Panettone Cake
Mawa Cake
Tres Leches Cake
Revani Slice Cake
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