This Christmas, Find The Best Plum Cakes At These Bakeries In Bengaluru

As the joyous spirit of Christmas sweeps through Bengaluru, the city comes alive with the aroma of delectable treats and festive flavours. Whether you're a fan of traditional yuletide desserts or eager to explore unique twists on classic recipes, these iconic bakeries offer a plethora of delightful options from where you can stock up on Christmas goodies.

Thom’s Bakery

Ask a Bengalurean to point you to the best place for plum cakes and chances are you’ll be heading to Thom’s Bakery. With over 50 years in the business, this cafe turned bakery/supermarket on Wheeler Road is a quiet outpost of all Christmas necessities. In addition to their signature plum cakes which are soaked in rum for months before being sold, the bakery also sells a variety of cakes like red velvet, kalkals (a deep-fried cookie which is flavoured with a spice mix) and gingerbread.

Albert Bakery

Only a true Bengaluru resident would know Albert Bakery not by its name but by khova naan and bheja puff, two delectable and iconic offerings of this 118-year old bakery. As you step into the bakery situated on Mosque Road (they are open only in the evenings), the enticing aroma of freshly-baked treats greets you. Pick up staples like croissants, pastries, cakes, and biscuits (don’t forget to pick up their signature Salt Butter Biscuits while you're there). During Christmas, their non-alcoholic plum cakes are a crowd-puller.

All Saints Bakery

Ask the older generations of your family in Bengaluru and they’ll recall a time when dozens would pull up outside All Saints to get their hands on the freshly baked handcrafted bread that catapulted this obscure bakery into renown. Even today, their breads are a crowd favourite but they have added a variety of tidbits to their menu, including chocolate cookies and doughnuts, made without any preservatives. But come Christmas and the best thing you can pick up from All Saints is their matured plum cake that is made with ghee.

Lamara Patisserie

This bakery is the perfect spot to source some European bakes, including the Caramel Financier entremet, Fruit Forager cake, Raspberry and Dark Chocolate entremets, Pistachio and Almond cake, and more. With a commitment to innovative flavours and the use of premium, globally sourced ingredients, Lamara Patisserie is another great destination for your Christmas goodies. Their Christmas plum cake is baked with a special in-house spice blend, loaded with rum soaked premium dry fruits. A new addition to the menu is Sticky Toffee Christmas Pudding, which boasts brandy infused caramel layered with a moist toffee cake and vanilla custard. Yum.