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In Venezuelan cuisine, an hallaca (alt. spelling, "hayaca") is a mixture of beef, pork, capers, raisins, and olives wrapped in maize (cornmeal dough) bound within plantain leaves with string and steamed afterwards. It is typically served during the Christmas holiday. Hallacas are also known in the eastern part of Colombia with a similar recipe.
Marzipan is a confection consisting primarily of ground almonds and sugar that derives its characteristic flavor from bitter almonds, which constitute 4% to 6% of total almond content by weight. Some marzipan is also flavored with rosewater.
Fruitcake is a heavy cake made of dried or candied fruits and nuts that are soaked in brandy or rum, often used in the celebration of weddings and Christmas.
Simnel cake is a fruit cake, similar to a Christmas cake, covered in marzipan eaten at Easter in England. On the top of the cake around the edge are eleven marzipan balls to represent the true apostles of Jesus; Judas is omitted.
The cake is made from rich ingredients: white flour, fragrant spices, dried fruits and peel.
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.
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