Desserts have always been the star of culinary creations since the beginning, so much so that even the great kings, queens, emperors, and rulers were not able to resist them. In fact, there are so many desserts that were either inspired by royalty or were invented for them. Keep reading to learn more.
It shouldn't come as a surprise that many of the beloved desserts that we enjoy today were once created for the kings and queens and the members of the nobility only to enjoy since they were the only ones who could afford those fancy treats. It was mainly due to the fact that many ingredients that were used to make such treats weren't as easily accessible to people as they are now.
The royalty used to hire skilled and top chefs to make luxurious cakes, pastries, sauces, and more that now bear the names of many previous rulers. In this article, we will take a journey through time and look at seven desserts that have a royal connection.
Battenberg cake is a beautiful cake with distinct four logs of sponge in a checkerboard pattern on the inside stuck with the help of fruit jam, which is wrapped in a marzipan coating.
The cake was created in 1884 to celebrate the wedding of Princess Victoria of Hesse, Queen Victoria's granddaughter, to Louis of Battenberg. The first officially documented recipe for the Battenberg cake was in the book Saleable Shop Goods by the pastry chef, Frederick Vine.
The French are known for their habit of distinguishing their desserts by associating them with royalty, artists, or other known personalities, and this cake is no different. It is a scrumptious cake with loads of chocolate and generous amounts of nuts and butter.
This dessert was named after Queen Sheba, and many variations of this cake are present, with the most prominent one being the one that is finished with shaved almonds on the edges with a shiny chocolate glaze on top and no filling inside. It is also baked for a relatively shorter time and should be moist.
Mysore Pak, a ghee-laden sweet dessert, has a legend associated with Karnataka's Mysore Palace. It was invented by a royal cook in the nineteenth century and immediately became a favorite of the Mysore Maharajas. This rich and crumbly treat, made with ghee, sugar, and gram flour, exemplifies the culinary skill of Indian confectioners.
The famous Marie Biscuits were created to mark the wedding of Russia's Grand Duchess, Maria Alexandrovna, to the Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Victoria's second son. It is easy to tell that this biscuit has been a great hit since it is now a popular biscuit all over the world.
The biscuits, however, were called Maria in the beginning before becoming Marie. In the earlier phases, they first became popular throughout Europe, in particular Spain, where they symbolized economic recovery after the Spanish Civil War.
The Kaiser Roll, on the other hand, has a long and fascinating history steeped in the Austrian Empire. Although their actual history is unknown, the famous buns are thought to have been named after Kaiser Franz Joseph I, who governed for nearly 70 years from 1848 to 1916 and ate the rolls for breakfast. It's a simple loaf of bread baked using flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and butter. Its crown is generally cut into five parts to resemble a star.
Badam Halwa is an exquisite delicacy that was a favorite of Hyderabad's Nizams. This thick and velvety halwa, made with finely ground almonds, ghee, and sugar, melts in the mouth, leaving a lingering sweetness. Badam Halwa, which is frequently served at royal banquets, displays the luxury of the royal Indian dessert tradition.
A very popular dessert that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is also the quintessential tea cake. Queen Victoria's sweet tooth gave us many desserts, but the most popular one of them is the Victoria Sponge.
During the era, socializing during the afternoon with a cup of tea and a wide range of desserts such as sandwiches, sweets, and cakes became an important part of the British upper class. The cake is known for its airy texture, with whipped cream sandwiched between them and jam dusted on top. A perfect treat.