<img width="598" height="1000" src="https://superdesk-pro-c.s3.amazonaws.com/sd-nepalitimes/20221107171136/636934159c7e80680e03dfd6jpeg.jpg" alt=""/>In anticipation of the festive season, <a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwjLibW1vdjeAhVVj48KHYyIDXsYABAAGgJzYg&amp;ohost=www.google.com.np&amp;cid=CAASE-Ro6R8A9zGQAifKwVrqgw9eNX8&amp;sig=AOD64_27NovePvuNhdGGhRvtWrIkfC_vVA&amp;q=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiWk661vdjeAhXFuY8KHWgvB9kQ0Qx6BAgWEAE&amp;adurl=">Hyatt Regency Kathmandu</a> held its traditional Christmas cake-mixing celebration on 15 November, which saw participation from the media, friends and corporate guests.The mix was prepared with an assortment of almonds, raisins, cashew nuts, walnuts, prunes, sponge cake crumbles, apricots, tutti frutti, blackcurrants, dried figs, dried cherries, mixed fruit peel, pistachios, sultanas, raisins and mixed spices. All of these ingredients were combined with a variety of spirits including whisky, brandy, rum, vodka, wine, as well as orange juice and butter. The total mixture weighed about 60 kg. Guests put on a chef’s apron cap and gloves to join right in for the mixing.The mixture will later be used to make plum cakes, plum pudding, mince pies, stollen, ginger cookies, gingerbread houses, jingle bell peanut butter cones, marinated nut fudge, chocolate angel food cakes, red and white cheesecakes, Yule logs, Christmas brownie trees and other Christmas goodies, all of which will be available for purchase at the Lobby Lounge beginning 1 December, from 12-9pm.The event was followed by mingling and merriment over canapés and beverages.

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Hyatt Regency celebrates annual cake mixing ceremony

<img src="https://superdesk-pro-c.s3.amazonaws.com/sd-nepalitimes/20221107171132/636933e99c7e80680e03dfc7jpeg.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="427"/>Like every year <a href="http://soalteehotel.com/">Soaltee Crowne Plaza</a> hosted a cake-mixing ceremony to celebrate the joyous spirit of early Christmas on 14 November. Led by the Executive Chef the event was joined by invited guests who mixed varieties of ingredients and spices for the festive cake.The ingredients included an array of dry fruits like raisins, black currants, prunes, glazed dates, cherries, candid orange, lemon rinds and nuts like cashews, pistachios and almonds. These are mixed with large quantities of liquor, fresh juices and honey. Freshly ground spices are also added and tossed till the fruits and nuts are well coated and stored. Before the arrival of Christmas, these soaked fruits and nuts are mixed with cake batter and baked to a heavenly perfection.<figure><img src="https://superdesk-pro-c.s3.amazonaws.com/sd-nepalitimes/20221107171132/636933eb9c7e80680e03dfc8jpeg.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="427"><figcaption>Photos: SOALTEE CROWNE PLAZA</figcaption></figure>The history of cake-mixing ceremonies dates back several centuries in Europe. The stirring ceremony is part of an age-old Christmas tradition of cake mixing and one making wishes for the New Year. The ingredients of the festive fruit cake are mixed with wine and liquor in advance so that the ingredients can develop an aroma, seasoning and taste. Originally a family affair, it is for many now an occasion to spread camaraderie and goodwill.Over the years, the cake-mixing event has become a celebratory tradition for Soaltee Crowne Plaza as guests have a wonderful time together while preparing the festive fruitcake.

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Hyatt Regency celebrates annual cake mixing ceremony

Cake-mixing ceremony at Soaltee