Christmas cake is a fabulous part of December that ensures that everyone who indulges in it will either end up a bit drunk or a little heavier than usual. It's all good. You can exercise it all away within the first few weeks of January when your new year's resolution to stay fit still stands.
Nevertheless, Christmas Cake is a signature dish during December we can't say no to. If you're too lazy to bake it, here's a list of places in Colombo that you can get your Christmas cake fix.
Perera & Sons
Individual pieces – Rs. 110
400g – Rs. 800
800g – Rs. 1600
Bakes by Bella
250g – Rs. 875
300g – Rs. 1050
150g – Rs. 350
1 kg – Rs. 3500
They Request that the order is placed at least 3 days prior.
The English Cake Company
1 kg with brandy – Rs 3900
1 kg without brandy – Rs. 3300
Ambrosia
500g – Rs. 2200
Aunty Cynthia's
Individual pieces – Rs. 175 (imported ingredients), Rs. 135 ( local ingredients)
1 kg – Rs. 3500 ( imported ingredients), Rs. 2500 (local ingredients)
Divine
Individual pieces – with almond paste: Rs. 190, without almond paste: Rs. 180
500g – with almond paste: Rs. 1800, without almond paste: Rs. 1700
Sponge
Individual pieces – with almond paste: Rs. 280, without almond paste: Rs. 240
1 kg – with almond paste: Rs. 4400, without almond paste: Rs. 3600
Sen Saal
Individual pieces – Rs. 180
1 kg – Rs. 2150
Dolly’s
Individual pieces: 2 x 1- Rs. 140, 2 x 2 – With Marzipan – Rs. 180
400g – Rs. 1150
Mrs. Qyun’s
Individual pieces – 100g Rs. 300
1 kg – Rs. 3000 (without decor)
1kg – Rs. 3500 ( with Decorations)
There you have it – 10 places to get Christmas Cake this festive season. Please comment or get in touch if we've missed anything.