We’re all indebted to whoever decided, thousands of years ago, that a cake must be baked at this time of year, which is beautifully spiced, filled with fruit and nuts, and spiked with rum (ideally). The plum cake has got to be one of our favourite Christmas customs. While it’s an all-important part of every Christmas shindig, a lot of us have dietary preferences now, don’t we? And, well, a paleo-friendly, vegan and seed-oil-free cake can be tough to find. That’s why we made you this exhaustive list, covering both - the OGs, and the bakers that take dietary preferences into account.
The Ultimate Spots To Hit In Mumbai To Enjoy Delicious Plum Cakes
First, The Classics
Vienna Bakery, Santacruz East
We’re starting off with the ultimate #HiddenGem. This hole-in-the-wall bakery in Kalina has legendary plum cakes, and has been around for 150 years! They offer variants with and without eggs.
Price: INR 130 upwards
A1 Bakery
On a normal day, this iconic spot stays quite crowded, given that all the college students and working professionals around tend to flock here to get their hands on single-serving Apple Pie, Chicken Croquettes and Veg Puffs. December 15 onwards, though, the queues get longer, and the waft of freshly baked plum cakes permeates through the crowds.
Price: INR 200 upwards
American Express Bakery
Another Bandra icon that’s been around for 100+ years - the Carvalho family has managed to make sure this one stays on everyone’s bucket lists all year. They have a fun variation - they do a Plum Pudding!
Price: INR 370 upwards
Vegan, Gourmet, and Beyond
Yogisattva
Chef Raveena Taurani comes out with a range of seasonal delicacies that are 100% vegan, and also offers gluten-free options. Head to the cafe if you’d like to try the desserts Yogisattva offers before placing your order!
Price: INR 1500-2000
Sentient Steps
This Navi Mumbai based brand does a SUPER healthy, fully vegan plum cake that’s booze-free, and sweetened using medjool dates and organic khandsari (desi sugar).
This one’s truly guilt-free!
Price: INR 800
