Mishry Rating
Summary
The Britannia Plum Delight Cake is better than the Festive Plum Cake with its richer, more complex flavor profile. It delivers a more refined and pleasant plum cake experience. The rating is for the same.
There’s something undeniably magical about the aroma of a freshly baked plum cake. Britannia, a name synonymous with trusted baked goods, has long been a go-to brand for many households. In this detailed review of Britannia Plum Cake, we have put to test two variants – Festive Plum Cake and Plum Delight Cake.
We evaluated both cakes based on their flavor profile, texture, and freshness, to see if they truly meet the cravings of plum cake lovers. Read on to discover more details:
Table of Contents
Britannia Plum Cake – Quick Glance
Highlights of Britannia Plum Cake variants:
| Britannia Plum Cake | Mishry Rating | Buy Now |
| Plum Delight | 3 | On Blinkit |
| Festive Plum Cake | 2.5 | On Blinkit |
Our Review Factors
Here’s a breakdown of the parameters for Britannia Plum Cake review:
1. Flavor
Traditional plum cakes often have a warm, spiced undertone. The overall flavor of plum cake also depends on the medley of dried fruits and nuts it includes.
- How well does Britannia Plum Cake blend these flavors into the cake?
- Are the dried fruits and nuts fresh?
- Does any ingredient overpower the rest or are the flavors well-balanced?
- Is the sweetness overpowering or well-balanced?
2. Texture
Plum cakes are known for their dense, rich texture, unlike the airy lightness of sponge cakes. A perfect plum cake should be moist and firm without being crumbly or too dry.
3. Other Parameters
Here we noted information on the key ingredients, price, packaging and other non-tasting parameters.
Britannia Plum Cake – Detailed Review
This section covers in-depth details on the two variants of Britannia Plum Cake we tested:
1. Plum Delight Cake
Product Details
This variant of plum cake by Britannia retails at a price of Rs. 190 for 300 gm pack. With a shelf life of 4 months, this contains 30.4 g of added sugar and 381 kcal. This cake comes in a bright pink box. Inside the cake is securely wrapped and placed inside a sturdy paper ring/tray that helps preserve its shape.
Main Ingredients
- Fruit products (34%) {Raisins, karonda cuts, papaya cuts [Glazed papaya cuts, sugar, preservative (202), Food colors (124)], Date paste, Pineapple cuts, Orange peel and pulp, Apple puree concentrate, lemon juice concentrate}
- Eggs, Sugar, Refined wheat flour (maida), Refined vegetable fat [Interesterified vegetable fat, sesame oil, emulsifiers (471), Antioxidant (319) & Vitamin A), Colors (150a, 150d), Whole Wheat flour (atta) Liquid glucose, Mixed fruit preparation {sugar, water, dextrose, liquid glucose, humectants [422,420 (i)], Mango puree concentrate, Stabilizer (INS 440), and Apple Juice concentrate.
- It also has Acidity regulators [330, 331(iii)], orange concentrate, Preservative (INS 211), Colors (150d, 124, 129), & Nature identical flavoring substances (mixed fruit)}, Ghee, candied ginger, butter, and humectant (422).
- Cake gel {emulsifiers and stabilizers (471, 477) and Humectant (420(ii)]}, Artificial (Mixed fruit, Vanilla, Date) & Nature identical flavoring substances, Preservatives (202, 282), Raising agent [500(ii)], Spice mix, Baking powder, Stabilizer (415), and Dextrose are a few other ingredients.
This contains eggs, wheat and milk.
Team Mishry’s View
The Britannia Plum Delight Cake has a much richer and more developed flavor profile. This has a balanced sweetness level. The use of orange peel gives the cake a refreshing flavor and adds some zesty zing.
It is abundantly loaded with fruity bits, providing a wonderful explosion of taste and texture with each bite. Unlike the above variant, this cake boasts a moist and soft texture, making it far more enjoyable and closer to what one expects from a plum cake.
Additionally, the thoughtful packaging is a win that keeps it fresh, intact, and presentation-ready for gifting or serving during celebrations.
- Well-packaged
- Rich flavor profile
- Soft texture
- Loaded with bits of fruits
- Balanced sweetness
- While better than the other variant, it is still not close to the complexity of traditional premium plum cakes.
This cake is perfect for those looking for a well-balanced and moderately sweet cake. Additionally, it is ideal for gifting during the holiday season, thanks to its appealing packaging.
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2. Festive Plum Cake
Product Details
The Britannia Festive Plum Cake is priced at ₹130 for a 300 gm pack. This cake comes with a shelf life of 4 months, making it a convenient option for both gifting and indulgence. The cake contains 37.8g of added sugar and provides 370 kcal.
The packaging adds to its festive appeal, with a vibrant red wrapper enclosing the cake, which is carefully placed inside a sturdy paper ring/tray. This helps maintain its shape and freshness.
Main Ingredients
- Fruit products (29%) [Papaya cuts (12%) {Glazed papaya cuts, sugar, preservative (202), Food colors (124, 110)}, Raisins (6.5%), Karonda cuts, Cashew (2%), Mixed fruit preparation {Sugar, water, dextrose, liquid glucose, and humectants (420, 422).
- Plus, this has Totapuri mango concentrate, Stabilizer (440), Apple juice concentrate, Acidity regulators [330, 331(iii)], Orange juice concentrate, Preservative (211), Colors (150d, 124,129) and Nature identical flavors}.
- This also has Date paste (1.4%), Ginger cuts, orange pulp and peel (0.5%), Sugar, Eggs, Refined wheat flour (maida), Refined vegetable fat [Interesterified vegetable fat, sesame oil, emulsifiers (471), Antioxidant (319) & Vitamin A), Liquid glucose, Colors (150a, 150d), Wheat flour (atta), Dextrose, Water, Humectant (422), Artificial (Mixed fruit, Vanilla, Date) & Nature identical flavoring substances
- Cake gel [emulsifiers and stabilizers (471, 477) and Humectant (420(ii)], Preservatives (202, 282), Iodised salt, Raising agent [500(ii)], Spice mix, Baking powder, Stabilizer (415), and Acidity regulator (330).
This contains eggs, wheat and nuts.
Team Mishry’s View
The Britannia Festive Plum Cake leans heavily on the sweeter side. While generously loaded with fruity bits, these lack the robust flavors one might anticipate. The signature complex flavor profile of plum cakes marked by a harmonious blend of spices, nuts, and fruits is notably missing here.
Texture-wise, this cake is noticeably dry and crumbly, detracting from the moist, dense bite that defines a traditional plum cake.
Though it does carry a festive vibe with its appearance and abundance of fruit pieces, it falls short of delivering the rich, spiced, and indulgent experience one expects from a plum cake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some interesting FAQs on Britannia Plum Cake review:
Britannia Plum Cake contains eggs. Hence, they are not suitable for strict vegetarians.
Both of the above reviewed variants of Britannia Plum Cake have a shelf life of 4 months.
No, Britannia Plum Cake does not contain alcohol.
Britannia Plum Cake can be availed through grocery stores, supermarkets, and online platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and BigBasket.
Yes! Lightly warming the cake enhances its aroma and brings out the flavors.
Final Words
That’s a wrap on our review of Britannia Plum Cake. Between the two variants, we found the Britannia Plum Delight Cake to be slightly better. This has a richer flavor profile, moist texture and balanced sweetness. On the other hand, the Britannia Festive Plum Cake falls short with its overly sweet taste, dry texture, and lack of complex flavor profile of plum cakes.
Plus, the abundance of fruity bits and thoughtful packaging for both cakes is a big plus, which makes them perfect for gifting.
