INDIA. Kreol Travel Retail has launched Courtyard by Marriott Kochi’s Christmas Cake at Cochin International Airport with Cochin Duty Free.
The festive cake, rooted in Kerala’s culinary heritage, is a traditional plum cake crafted by Courtyard by Marriott Cochin Airport Hotel’s Executive Chef Deepu Mohan.
The cake celebrates the region’s age-old tradition of early cake mixing with kilograms of dried fruits, nuts, grains and spices.
The mixture is soaked in alcoholic blends for several days to enrich the taste and fragrance, and folded into the cake batter to bake the festive Christmas Fruit Cakes.
A recommended holiday gift, the 900-gram Christmas cake is presented in an artisan-designed tin and available in two varieties – alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
Inspired by Kerala’s traditional recipes, the cake is packed with dry fruits and nuts, offering a local taste.
Kreol Group CEO Lal Arakulath said: “We are thrilled to introduce Courtyard by Marriott Kochi’s Christmas Cake at Cochin Duty Free. This delicious cake is a true representation of Kerala’s rich culinary heritage.
“It is sure to be a hit among travellers, especially the non-resident Indian diaspora returning home for the holidays. Our team is also working on some exciting combo packs with spirits and wines to complement this festive treat.”
Courtyard by Marriott Cochin Airport Hotel General Manager Narayan Tharoor added: “Our team is proud to present this special Christmas cake. It embodies the warmth and richness of Kerala’s festive traditions, and we are excited to share this with travellers at Cochin Duty Free. We believe this cake will bring joy and a sense of home to everyone who tastes it.” ✈
