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To celebrate Christmas, Christians in many regions in Indonesia have also installed various Christmas decorations, such as Christmas trees, bells, Santa Claus statues and various other Christmas decorations. Besides decorating the house with various Christmas ornaments, Christians in Indonesia also prepare various  culinary of Christmas. For Christians  in Ambon, they make popcorn. They think that Christmas is incomplete, if they haven't served Poporcis cake.

Poporcis cake is actually adapted from a typical Dutch cake called poffertjes cake. Its shape is like pancakes but smaller in size. So, it is  often called mini pancake. This cake is made from wheat flour, yolk, baking powder, liquid milk, butter, and salt.  Uniquely, pumpkin is also added to this cake dough. If this cake is going to be served, it is sprinkled with  sugar. Then,  there are also people who add it with ice cream, honey or grated cheese.  The cake texture is smooth and soft and it tastes sweet. In spite of the small shape, this cake makes you full.

For Ambonese people, this cake is a must cake  for Christmas celebrations.  It is usually eaten by the family members in the morning. Moreover,  this cake is also usually prepared for visiting guests. It goes without saying that if Christmas comes, you can find this poporcis cake in every Christian home in Ambon.