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Christmas cake feeding. Web a peculiarly victorian dourness aside, the lady has a point: Web cover with plastic wrap and allow to soak overnight (at least) and preferably for 2 to 3 days, stirring daily. This also helps it to mature and firm up, so you’ll get a rich, moist slice rather than a crumbly serving.

150ml brandy, sherry, whisky or rum, plus extra for feeding. Put a circle of baking paper on the bottom. ( and it is overcooked and somewhat hard!!

Web add the alcohol and mix in. Web the frequency of feeding is also a matter of personal preference. Feed your christmas cake every two weeks.

Preheat and line the pan. Web the first feed. Flavoured with christmas spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this this makes a lovely afternoon treat, try it alongside a warming hot.

Web christmas cake is an english tradition that began as plum porridge. Fold a large piece of baking paper in half that fits inside the tin. Hi , i followed delia's christmas cake recipe and set my oven at 140 degrees for 4 and a half hours, but alas my oven is fan (no reference is made to fan ovens :

The cake may be covered in layers of marzipan, then icing and is usually decorated, often with plaid ribbon. No frills, no fuss and definitely no marzipan icing. Our make & mature christmas cake is a confirmed classic.