*mummy_hen* Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Hi All, Need your expertise again - i want to make a fruit cake in time for Sunday, i was hoping to infuse it with Whiskey if possible but not sure if i have left enough time for this? Anyways, would be grateful of any tried and tested recipes as want to make a fruit cake for my dad for Father's Day but not liking them myself i can't remember the last time i even made one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 This one is simply yummy! I made several variations eg added spices, used gluten free flour added more/less fruit/nuts/alcohol, in the run up to Christmas..as it's supposed to be a Christmas cake (missuscluck's mum's recipe)..... but it was as good when just cooked as it was after a few weeks - I have one left in the dining room, maybe I should try it after a few months!!!! http://wiki.omlet.co.uk/index.php/Missuscluck%27s_Easy-peesy_Christmas_Cake Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 That looks great wildmum - just the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 That is a brilliant no fail recipe. I made 2 at Xmas & got lots of comments on how nice they were. Good luck. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I was just going to pipe up that I had got a good one, but you all beat me to it My mum was so chuffed you were all making her cake Its soooo easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Missus cluck mum cake it should be called, it's not just for Xmas. Mum rekons I can make one for my neice or nephews Christening cake. I also did cake decorating - so I'm well away. Think I'll make a cluck mum cake Thursday, ready for any weekend visitors. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I posted the original thread to her at Christmas. She was really amazed eveyone liked her cake so much. I think someone was making them with their cub group at the time in little baked bean cans Good luck with the cake baking. I think I might have to make one now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I posted the original thread to her at Christmas. She was really amazed eveyone liked her cake so much. I think someone was making them with their cub group at the time in little baked bean cans Good luck with the cake baking. I think I might have to make one now too. That was me ! The children were tickled pink & I think that some of the cakes, once decorated, just about made it home before being devoured ! I put the excess mix into muffin cases so we could have tasters on the evening...........mmmm I'm drooling just thinking about them Thanks missuscluck Mum, your recipe is a total success Sha x p.s. Sorry I jumped in before you missuscluck , it just shows the esteem in which I hold your recommendation xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I will pass on your cake worship I think lady's of a cirtain age must just be good at cakes. Its all the practice. My friends mum who is in her late 70's like my mum is, made some cakes for her grandsons birthday party. We got to take home a large Bara Brith cake as it was surplus at the end of the party. It was one of the nicest cakes I have ever tasted. Im hoping to get the recipie from her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*mummy_hen* Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 Gave this to my dad yesterday and he loved it Thanks for the recipe - will definately be using that as my christmas cake recipe this year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshnik Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Just wanted to say thankyou for the cake - I tried it and it was really nice! Even nicer with the fresh eggs from and !! Cheers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I started this last night and cooked it this morning - result is lovely - not tasted but looks wonderful - I added some black treacle to make it darker and added a bit more flour as a result and put brandy in instead of whisky - will add cherries, nuts and spices to make it my xmas cake - thank you mrs clucks mum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
