
Babka is a sweet spongy yeast cake that is traditionally baked for Easter Sunday. Babka originated in Eastern Europe and was introduced to North America by early immigrants. Traditional babka has some type of fruit filling, especially raisins, and is glazed with a fruit flavored icing, sometimes with rum added. Modern babka may be chocolate or have a cheese filling.
Scandinavian-style gingerbread cookies
Gingerbread in cake form

Christmas cake is a type of fruitcake served at Christmas time in the UK, Ireland and many Commonwealth countries.