They will need to be well protected around the outside with brown paper (or newspaper!) and covered with baking parchment, not touching the cake mixture.

Christmas cake when to make. (the smaller pan will cook more slowly as the cake will be thicker.) Grease an 8 to 10 inch (20 to 24 cm) in diameter, at least 2½ inches (6 to 7 cm) deep) cake pan with butter and line with baking parchment. If the marzipan is not too dry you can add the icing.

Fold a large piece of baking paper in half that fits inside the tin. Cover and let stand until softened, 15 minutes. Put 1kg mixed dried fruit, the zest and juice of 1 orange and 1 lemon, 150ml brandy or other alcohol, 250g softened butter and 200g light, soft brown sugar in a large pan set over a medium heat.

Beat in the vanilla, eggs, sour cream and buttermilk. Web make a delicious snowman cake with your little one this festive season. Web are you looking for a cake with a unique christmas appeal?

For the overnight soak option, combine the fruit and candied peel in a large bowl. 'feed' the cake every two weeks by pouring over your chosen alcohol. Cover the bowl and leave overnight, or for 24 hours, for the alcohol to absorb and the fruit to plump up.

2 in a medium bowl, combine the dates, baking soda, and 1 cup of boiling water. Web 100 ml (3½ fl oz) grapeseed oil. Cover and leave over night.

Prepare veggies for the salads and sides, storing in resealable bags. This will help the cake mix smoothly with the cream cheese. Gradually add the eggs, beating each one in thoroughly before adding the next one.