Castella
Explore the history of Castella Cake, a dessert that traveled from Portugal to Japan and gained global popularity. Castella Cake stands out with its moist, fine crumb and slightly elastic texture, offering a unique mouthfeel unlike any other cake.
At Puratos, we honor the tradition of Castella Cake while introducing innovative baking solutions. Our focus on quality ingredients and practical baking solutions supports bakers and pâtissiers worldwide. As a trusted partner for professional bakers and pâtissiers, we provide high quality and convenient baking solutions that elevate your Castella Cake offerings. Discover our range of products designed to enhance the flavor, texture, and presentation of your Castella Cakes
Most Popular Variations
- Castella Cheesecake: A creative mix of Castella Cake and cheesecake. Light and moist with a creamy, tangy twist.
- Chocolate Castella: Classic Castella with a rich chocolate flavor, perfect to satisfy the needs of chocolate lovers.
- Mini Castella: Bite-sized Castella Cakes, great for snacking on-the-go or for consumers who would like to indulge but are mindful of their sugar intake.
- Castella Ice Cream: Layers of Castella and ice cream, offering a refreshing treat for warmer days
- Banana Castella: Castella Cake with the sweet flavor of ripe bananas, extremely soft and fluffy
- Taiwanese castella: This variant originated in Taiwan, when the region was an annexed territory of Japan. With a center made of custard and a soufflé-like texture.
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Castella recipes
Classic Castella Cake
Master the art of the Classic Castella with our convenient and easy-to-use Tegral Castella mix. Opt for ultimate convenience with a maximum flavor thanks to Puratos ingredients.
Creative Castella Cake
Discover our Creative Castella recipe, made with a delicious passionfruit filling and a crispy chocolate decoration.
Health & Wellbeing Castella Cake
Create a Healthier Castella cake with this recipe recipe, offering great taste and texture with reduced sugar. Perfect for bakers who want to provide delicious, guilt-free treats to their customers.
Sustainable Castella Cake
Craft a more sustainable Castella Cake, featuring locally sourced fruit for the filling. Perfect for bakers dedicated to creating delicious treats while supporting local producers and reducing their environmental footprint.
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A SHORT HISTORY OF THE CASTELLA
Despite its distinctly Japanese reputation, the Castella cake traces its origins back to Portugal. This iconic dessert was introduced to Japan in the 16th century by Portuguese missionaries who settled in Nagasaki. During the Edo period from 1600 to 1868, the recipe for Castella underwent a transformation. Faced with a shortage of cane sugar, ingenious Nagasaki bakers incorporated malt syrup, creating a unique flavor that has stood the test of time.
Today, Castella holds a revered place in Japanese pastry culture. It is often enjoyed with local fruits and cream and given as a gift for special occasions. Its popularity has spread, and you can find inspiration in its rich history, diverse variations, and potential as a unique and cherished product worldwide.
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PATISSERIE SOLUTIONS
Cake and sponge mixes
A unique range of differentiating cake textures. From really soft cakes to rather moist ones, from very light to melting.
Custard cream mixes
Puratos Custard cream mixes enable bakers and patissiers a delicious and versatile custard cream.
Patisserie Glazes
Patisserie glazes and decorations are essential for differentiating patisserie products and converting passing interest into transaction.
Icings & Fudges
No cupcake, donut or brownie is complete without a good icing or fudge filler. Icing and Fudges can be used to enhance all patisserie and bakery products.
Cake improvers
Our cake improvers are a range of products that provide convenience and quality.
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