For years, proof of the pudding lay in the plum cake on Christmas, but bakers in Delhi say flavours ranging from cranberry, raisins, peppermint to even alcohol are selling like - you guessed it - hot cakes! This is one time though when many Christian homes swear by the sweet taste of traditional recipes.

"People have become very picky; they are not driven by the crowd any more. Personalisation and customisation of food items have made them vocal about their taste," said Sandeep, an attendant at Wenger's bakery in central Delhi.