Eggless Royal Icing – Perfect for Cakes, Cookies & Decorations
A Modern Twist on a Classic Tradition
The art of cake decorating has always been an integral part of festive baking. Growing up, we never baked cakes at home, but it was a tradition for my dad to buy beautifully iced Christmas cakes from JM & Sons, a beloved bakery in Coimbatore. These cakes were a special treat, with their firm, sweet royal icing and those charming rose-shaped sugar flowers on top. I adored them—not because they were sugary delights, but because they were roses. My love for flowers started early, and even though adulthood has made me a bit more restrained, those sugar roses will always hold a special place in my heart.
Christmas Fruit Cake | Kerala Plum Cake with Royal Icing - A Festive Delight You Can’t Miss!"
A Christmas Tradition Passed Through Generations
The aroma of caramelised sugar and spices wafting through the house signals the arrival of Christmas. For my family, this isn’t just baking—it’s a legacy steeped in culture and tradition. Making Christmas Fruit Cake, also known as Rich Fruit Cake or Kerala Plum Cake, is more than just a recipe in our household — it’s a heartfelt tradition. Married into a Christian family with roots in the culturally rich Cochin - Fort Cochin, influenced by Portuguese heritage, I embraced this legacy with open arms. Being a devoted daughter-in-law, I strive to perfect family recipes, ensuring they are preserved for the next generation. Many of these traditional recipes, featured on Essence of Life - Food, are my way of ensuring our family’s culinary traditions live on.
