WitchHazel Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I wonder if the taste develops over time - some fruit cakes do. I think this one does taste better over time. The first one I made got wolfed down; the second one, with the Earl Grey tea in, definitely improved over the week or so it took to eat it. I'm expecting these two will also improve with maturation (like us, really), and I'm anticipating that the one with the Earl Grey in will improve even more than the other one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hmmm, I think this needs plotting on a timeline.. graph perhaps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Hmmm, I think this needs plotting on a timeline.. graph perhaps... Hmmm...here's my leg Clare..... ..just so you can pull it a bit more. Mind you, I imagine it would make a beautifully regular shaped curve...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bluekarin Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 After rediscovering this topic, I now have a fruit cake in the oven, made with Earl Grey tea instead of the water. I used two bags - hope its not too strong. I just hope it cooks in the next 2 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamV Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Yup, really great recipe, gonna try this in the evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I've just done my taste test for today. The cakes were made about 48 hours ago, and were first cut yesterday. I did a blind test. Both cakes are very moist, and delicious.... but one has more slightly more depth of flavour than the other: the Earl Grey. Looking forward to tomorrow to see if the gap widens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I can't believe your restraint Hazel... that would have been wolfed down in my house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 5 days in, and both cakes continue to be really moist, and both taste delicious. The Earl Grey cake definitely has even more depth-of-flavour to it. It's not any more moist than the plain water cake, and I can't taste Earl Grey Tea or anything, it's just got a deeper sort of taste to it I'm curious to know whether it will continue as now, or whether it will get deeper if I leave it for longer. There's still plenty of cake left, so I'll carry on the trial for a bit longer. Hx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 There's still plenty of cake left, so I'll carry on the trial for a bit longer. Hx Of course you should.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Incredibly, I'm still munching through my two fruit cakes. I haven't eaten any for three days. I've lost track a bit, I think they are 11? 12? days old now. Still delicious. But the non-Earl Grey one was dryer today. Still perfectly edible, but not as succulent. The Earl Grey one was very moist still. I'll plough on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'll plough on. It's a tough job but someone's got to do it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Its getting another outing here on Thursday - an afternoon tea for local retired folk in aid of charity. It kept a horde of hungry cyclists quiet so I have no qualms this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 YS is making a chili for supper tonight and is going to make one of these too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'm making one this evening too I made Karina's Guinness cake... well it was one of two which I made the other week and froze, defrosted it and plopped some icing in... delicious and even moister after freezing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Ours is made and strangely I can hear it calling me from the kitchen. It would be rude not to wouldn't it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 It's really lovely warm CM. I didn't get round to making it this evening; too much going on, but will try to get one done soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I made Karina's Guinness cake... well it was one of two which I made the other week and froze, defrosted it and plopped some icing in... delicious and even moister after freezing. Get thee behind me, Claret! I am not looking at the recipe, I am not looking at the recipe, I am not looking at the recipe until my other two cakes are finished and I've worked them off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I brought one of the cakes into work, which saved me from myself and I only had one slice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 After rediscovering this topic, I now have a fruit cake in the oven, made with Earl Grey tea instead of the water. I used two bags - hope its not too strong. I just hope it cooks in the next 2 hours I made mine on May the 4th (be with you an all that jazz) and it is still going (kids aren't a huge fan and I am trying some restraint!) It is still beautifully moist and tastes gorgeous. It doesn't taste of Earl Grey, but I didn't make one with water just to compare. I'm sure if I had done that, I would be able to taste the difference. Just love this fruit cake recipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 oh i do wish this hadn't been bumped up again..... thats it i have to go make one NOW!!! I hear pampered chef brownies calling too.... just the easiest and so yummy!!! My son has already ordered one for his birthday cake..... in DECEMBER!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Off to make one for myself now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 A mix is brewing made with Lady Grey tea which is a lighter version of Earl Grey, I didn't have any Earl Grey. It will be interesting to see how it comes out. I also use mostly dark brown soft sugar in mine now, because it gives a lovely treacly taste to the cake. I think the original one that I tasted was made this way, because the first few I made didn't quite live up to the original and I am still not sure that I am quite there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 I am not sure that I like the version with the Lady Grey as much it has given it an extra citrus flavour that I not so keen on, although this one was also made with all sultanas because I found 3 bags of them in the cupboard and my DS eats all the raisins normally, so that probably made a difference too. Still nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I've just made the traditonal version to come with us to the races at Epsom tomorrow Its become my default cake, a doddle to make and virtually no washing up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
