We all know how busy the last few months of the year can be, whether it’s shopping for a few gifts or preparing for the Christmas feast, it can be hard finding a day when you can fully relax and unwind which is why cakes go down so well in the winter, and especially in the evening after a large and fulfilling main meal.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eResearch has shown that not only does the act of baking itself greatly help to reduce anxieties while encouraging mindfulness, but eating sweet food in the later hours of the day has also been linked to an immediate reduction in stress, and as we all know, there’s nothing quite as sweet as a delicious creamy cake which is why they are best served in the evening when the sun has gone down after a hearty meal.