"Christmas Cakes, Where to Buy Them This Year? Hotel Industry's Differentiated Competition"

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul Seasonal Cake.

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] As the Christmas season approaches, luxury hotels are rolling out their '2021 Season Limited Christmas Cakes' one after another. They are competing with differentiated themes.

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul has decorated the interior and exterior of the hotel in a glowing 'Glam Red' theme for the Christmas season. Cakes and bakery items are also presented under the Glam Red theme. The cake lineup includes nine types such as the 'Mirror Glaze Mousse Cake.' The 'Mirror Glaze Mousse Cake' features caramel chocolate mousse with apricot compote inside, covered entirely with red glaze. Other offerings include the 'Red Chocolate Berry Box,' topped with strawberries and blueberries and wrapped in Valrhona strawberry chocolate; 'Velvety Winter,' which has cheese cream between red velvet cake layers; and the traditional French Christmas log cake 'B?che de No?l,' made with chocolate cream and almond sponge. Pre-orders are available until December 22, and limited quantities can be purchased on-site at the patisserie located on the hotel's second floor until the end of the year. A 10% discount is offered for pre-orders made through Naver.

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul Season Cake.

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul offers festive cakes until the end of December. The 'Hibiscus Sensation' cake uses the hibiscus variety from the British tea brand 'Rishi Tea' in its mousse, combined with raspberries, coconut dacquoise, raspberry cream, and almond crunch, creating a sweet and tangy flavor with diverse textures. It can be purchased at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul's first-floor caf?, Confection by Four Seasons, or through the hotel's E-shop.

Grand Hyatt Seoul Season Cake.

The premium bakery The Deli, located on the lobby floor of Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel, will sell five types of Christmas cakes next month. These include the 'White Christmas Tiramisu,' hidden like a gift inside a white ball resembling a Christmas tree ornament; the 'Christmas Treasure Chest Chocolate Cake,' which combines coconut mousse, dark chocolate mousse, and raspberry jelly; the 'Christmas Cappuccino Cheese Cake,' known for its fluffy texture and appealing coffee and cheese flavors; as well as Christmas versions of the classic cheesecake and strawberry cake. Orders can be placed via Naver Pay and phone. Some cakes are available at a 15% discount when pre-ordered through Naver Pay by December 14.

Fairmont Ambassador Seoul Season Cake.

Fairmont Ambassador Seoul also launches three festive cakes: 'Festive Gold Candle Cake,' 'Strawberry Shortcake,' and 'Santa Belt Cake.' The 'Festive Gold Candle Cake' is designed to resemble a candle, with chocolate cream and vanilla cream layered to realistically depict dripping wax. The 'Strawberry Shortcake' is shaped like a Christmas wreath, filled with seasonal strawberries and fresh cream, decorated with red dot accents to evoke the Christmas spirit. The 'Santa Belt Cake' contains strawberry mousse with chocolate sponge, yogurt mousse, and homemade strawberry compote inside. These cakes are available until December 31 at The Atrium Lounge on the hotel's first floor.

Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun Season Cake.

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotel & Residences offers three cakes: 'B?che de No?l,' 'Strawberry Fresh Cream,' and 'Cheesecake.' 'B?che de No?l' refers to the log burned in the fireplace on Christmas Eve in French and is made as a cake highlighting rich chocolate flavor. The 'Strawberry Fresh Cream Cake' is a winter season limited cake topped generously with cream and seasonal strawberries. The 'New York Cheesecake' uses French cream cheese to enhance flavor and taste. These can be purchased at the hotel's caf? and bakery, The Deli, until December 31.

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas Season Cake.

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas' Grand Deli, located on the first floor, will offer holiday cakes perfect for Christmas and year-end home parties from December 1 to 31. Led by pastry chef Dongwoo Kim and two other pastry chefs, 11 signature cakes have been prepared to elevate the Christmas and year-end mood. Limited to December, whole cakes include the 'Choco Tree Mugwort Cake,' which depicts a snow-covered mountain with subtle mugwort cream; the 'Pine Tree Cake,' decorated with Chantilly cream shaped like a Christmas tree; and the 'Igloo Cake,' topped with a mixture of fresh cream and Oreo cream on a blueberry compote cake.

Park Hyatt Seoul Seasonal Cake.

Park Hyatt Seoul has released the 'Christmas Edition Cake' with a Winter Wonderland concept capturing the Christmas atmosphere. The cake features a white chocolate mousse base filled with strawberry compote and pistachios. The white tree decoration topped with sparkling ornaments adds to the Christmas mood. The sales period is from December 23 to 26, and reservations can be made after prior phone inquiries.

Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul Season Cake.

Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul's bakery brand, Monsant Clairs, will present three 'Monsant Clairs Christmas Cakes' from December 18 to 26 ahead of Christmas and year-end. The season-limited cakes released this year include 'Mascarpone Cheese,' soaked with cheese cream and espresso coffee syrup; 'G?teau au Chocolat,' rich in dark chocolate flavor; and 'Red Velvet,' layered with cream cheese on red sponge. Pre-orders are available at Monsant Clairs Banyan Tree Hotel branch from December 1 to 19, and the cakes can be purchased in-store from December 18 to 26. A 10% discount is offered during the pre-order period.

Paradise City Season Cake.

Paradise City will sell Christmas cakes at the Garden Caf? from December 1 to 25. The offerings include the 20cm tall 'Strawberry Fresh Cream Cake,' combining fresh cream and seasonal strawberries; the signature tree-shaped 'Strawberry Tree' cake of the Garden Caf?; the traditional Christmas mousse cake 'B?che de No?l,' shaped like a log with chocolate sponge and mint cream; and the 'Ginger House,' a cookie house filled with chocolate, handmade jelly, and cookies. A 10% discount is available for pre-orders made through Naver until December 19. Customers can select a pickup date from December 1 to Christmas Day and collect their orders directly at the Garden Caf?. The 'Ginger House' will be sold exclusively at the Garden Caf? from December 16 to 25.

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