Christmas Eve is knocking at the door and Mumbai is gearing up for the celebration. While shops are busy selling Christmas goodies, bakeries are also busy baking cakes, cookies and many such sugary bites. Amidst all oomph and glitters, trees and santas and, carols and stars, the Christmas special plum cake is one that is unforgettable. Along with the plum cakes, come the tender pudding and tempting rum balls. If you are still trying to figure out which bakeries in Mumbai to visit for the exotic Christmas sweetmeats, then follow our recommendations below. This guide will take you through some iconic Mumbai bakeries, which are known to satiate our Christmas craving since years:

1. American Express Bakery: The bakery in the posh and happening Hill Road in Bandra recently got a makeover. Along with the revamped wall art, the iconic Bandra bakery also added Chocolate Hazelnut Babka and Polish bread to its existing menu. Dessert lovers will also get a chance to grab bites of sugar loaded, cheesy, tender and freshly baked Plum Pudding, Guava Cheese and Fruit Mince Pies here during the Christmas eve.

2. Kyani and Co.: This is one of those Iranian bakeries in Mumbai that will surely take you back in time. An old world charm and aroma of fresh bakes at Kyani will drive you to gulp more and more cakes. Christmas is no doubt the best time to visit this old Iranian bakery located at Marine Lines. Mawa cakes, Plum cakes, and Fresh Cream pastries are popular desserts worth trying during the festival.