Food: The Sri Lankan Love Cake Gave Us History and Politics with Every BiteThe midwinter festivals began in early December when a Sri Lankan friend arrived with a 1950s...Roberts, Michele
Of course I put my own twist on the traditional Sri Lankan Breudher cake to make this perfect for Spring! I used egg yolks in addition to whole eggs to make the cake rich and delicious. I soaked the raisins in brandy and added more of that booze to the cake as well. I mean why ...
Sri Lankans will tell you that the love cake can be kept for a year or more, in an airtight box but, at my table, its life was very short. I prepared it for dessert for a dinner with friends. They were all as curious as I was, and we devoured it all on the spot! It was ...