Year-end indulgence: how to pick the best cakes for gifting

Bakers' shelves have a variety of choices: pick what matches the mood of your celebrations

Putting a fruitcake under a pillow invites dreams about the person you will marry, says an ancient English belief. The wedding cake of Princess Diana and Prince Charles (now king) cost $40,000, making it one of the most expensive cakes at that time.

Special occasions need delicious cakes, but one need not wait for a birthday or an anniversary to enjoy them. A cake can be a snack or a meal in itself—baked at a consumer's convenience. “The Indian cake market is projected to witness a CAGR of 12.5% during the next five years. The market is segmented by Category