2018 Feb 9
The delicious sweet that always makes an appearance during Christmas time and wedding season in Sri Lanka, Love Cake is a delight!
This uniquely Sri Lankan recipe is the perfect dessert or snack to feast on this Valentine’s Day!
The origins of the Sri Lankan love cake can be traced back to the era of the Portuguese who dominated Sri Lanka’s coastal areas during the 16th and 17th centuries (1505-1658). Legend has it that the Portuguese, in the 1500s, brought with them a cake called ‘Bolo di Amor’ which translates to ‘coarse cakes of love’ and the cake was an instant hit. The locals created their own version of the cake marrying the European flavours of citrus and sweet with locally-sourced nuts, spices and essences of Asia. This so-called ‘love cake’ was said to be made by ladies to win the hearts of potential suitors. Another school of thought is this dense, honey-coloured cake got its name from the amount of love, richness and special ingredients incorporated in it.
It’s time to take this Sri Lankan specialty and share it with the world. This Valentine’s season is all about sharing some #LoveCakeLove!
Across Colombo are a number of interesting events, ideas, and fun competitions planned to share the love for Love Cake. After all, with Love Cake, it’s always love at first bite!
Check out some of these events below!
| Where | What |
| Galle Face Hotel | Between 12th to 15th of February:
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| Cinnamon Lakeside | Between 12th to 15th of February:
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| Sound of Music by Cinnamon Life | A Love Cake cutting with performers at the opening night of Sound of Music show held at Nelum Pokuna. |
| Jetwing Colombo 7 | Love Cake will be gift given as part of Valentine’s celebration packages! |
| Shangri-La Colombo | Variations of Love Cake being served at pastry outlets. |
| Resplendent Ceylon (Tea Trails, Cape Weligama, Yala Wild) |
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| Ministry of Crab & Kaema Sutra | Featuring a unique Love Cake recipe and dessert on the menu! |
| Dilmah t-lounge | Tea pairings with Love Cake and a unique tea-inspired Love Cake |
| Café Kumbuk | A healthier version – Love Cake Bliss Balls – will be on sale on the 10th, 11th, 13th and 14th of February! |
| Sugar Group
(Sugar Bistro, Sugar 41, Sugar Beach)
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A Love Cake cocktail and Love Cake ice cream will be specials on the menu. |
| Sail Lanka Charter | Love Cake will be served to guests on the charter yachts. |
| ODEL | Get a unique Love Cake retail experience and indulge in the display at Delight counter. |
So get ready to share some #LoveCakeLove in Colombo this year!
