Fruit-soaked, spiced, and nostalgic: Mumbai’s finest plum cakes

You’re already late if you’re reading this, and haven’t figured where to buy the traditional Christmas plum cake. With a little help from us, pick from Mumbai’s best bakeries for this festive staple

From home bakers to iconic patisseries: Mumbai’s best plum cakes

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Fruit, spice, and tradition

This mother-son duo, Monica and Mihir Talwar from Ghatkopar, bake in small batches without compromising on the love.
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CALL 8976683191
COST RS 550 onwards

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Soak it all in

Soaking the fruit mix in alcohol for almost half a year, this bakery is taking it up a notch to make sure you enjoy it in the best way possible.
AT The Bread Bar, Unit No 2, 3, Shah Industrial Estate, Chembur.
CALL 9828482554
COST Rs 225 onwards

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Baked goodness

Whether you like your plum cake the classic way or rich and indulgent, this bakery has got you covered.
AT Bonnie’s Bakery, Sai Dham, A-15, Asha Nagar, Mulund West; (also in Ghatkopar).
CALL 7506596513
COST Rs 280 onwards

Nostalgic notes

Loaded with raisins, cherries, and crunchy nuts, this bakery’s cakes lean more towards nostalgia than sweetness.
AT Am’s Finoms Cake Shop, Ground Floor, Ajanta Estate, Borivli.
CALL 9820152436
COST Rs 130 onwards

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Homely touch

If you prefer a home-made treat with an extra secret ingredient, Wadala baker Viraj Shah will help you with that.
Time 7 am to 10 pm
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CALL 9820869312
COST Rs 800 onwards

From the OG

Sini Abraham, a Thane-based home baker, will customise your cake according to Christmas traditions.
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CALL 9320785820
COST Rs 850 onwards

Festive loaf

This old-school plum cake pick balances deep molasses notes with fragrant spice and marzipan.
AT St Anthony, Anthony Annex, Thane West.
CALL 9167045526
COST Rs 250 onwards

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High on tradition

A dense cake packed with raisins, orange peel, and a tad bit of cinnamon and clove — sit back and let the cake speak for itself.
AT Toujours, off Veera Desai Road, Industrial Area, Andheri West.
CALL 9867676070.
COST Rs 850 onwards

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Authentic as it gets

Crafted in a home kitchen with ingredients from Kashmir, by Sonali Patil in Powai, these cakes are known for their authentic taste.
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CALL 9422979944
COST Rs 450 onwards