scarlettohara Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Did everyone use baking parchmant as I have run out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 26, 2010 Author Share Posted November 26, 2010 I used one of those lakeland cake tin liners & it was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 All i have is brown paper ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I lined the tin with greaseproof paper and then wrapped the whole tin in quadruple thickness of brown paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I went in to buy another kit today - all gone. I just wanted one more. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I improvised with brown paper greased with butter, then wrapped the tin in brown paper and it's perfect First one I have made My aunt said if you feed too much it will become heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 I baked mine last Saturday and it was the first Christmas cake I had baked since I was at school, so a really long time ago I did buy the bag of ingredients all ready to use from Waitrose, but I do agree that to buy them all separately wouldn't cost as much as it says on the pack. However I can't be bothered with having so many left over bits and pieces. I did use baking parchment that I've had for years that I bought from Lakeland, but I forgot to put the double layer of it on top of the cake. I very gently opened the oven when I realised, which was about an hour after it went into the oven. I was expecting the cake to be a disaster but so far have been very pleasantly surprised with how wonderful it looks. I have fed it once with some brandy, not sure whether to feed it any more. I am cheating with the marzipan and icing and have bought the ready rolled stuff I also bought the Heston Blumenthal Christmas pudding and I'm glad I got it when I did as I hear they are sold out now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 There were lots in mine in Abingdon- looked as though they couldn't sell them all as they were in piles on the checkout. No Heston Xmas Puds though Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 There were lots in mine in Abingdon- looked as though they couldn't sell them all as they were in piles on the checkout. No Heston Xmas Puds though Tricia Have you seen what the Heston Xmas Puds are going for on eBay I was looking yesterday and one person wanted £250 on a BIN. I was then following another one that went for £95! I can't believe anyone would pay that for a pudding Can I ask you all when you intend putting the marzipan and icing on your cakes? I have just put a 2nd lot of brandy on my cake and I think that it's now till it's time to put the marzipan and icing on, but I have no idea when to do that or how to leave between the two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Can I feed mine with cherry brandy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 You could feed it with cherry brandy, but remember that it is quite sweet and strongly flavoured so only do it if you want your cake to taste like cherry brandy. I used a mix of brandy and cherry brandy in Nigella's very boosy Christmas cake a coupe of years back, it was very nice but did taste strongly of cherries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Maybe I'll just drink it then - think I have a cold coming on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 I might go for this one - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hestons-Hidden-Orange-Christmas-Pudding-RARE-/280597793926?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Food_SM&hash=item4154ee8c86#ht_563wt_936 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 & donate it to a worthy cause..... . . . . . Moi! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I might go for this one - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hestons-Hidden-Orange-Christmas-Pudding-RARE-/280597793926?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Food_SM&hash=item4154ee8c86#ht_563wt_936 OMG what a price. Mine is still sitting in the kitchen cupboard. I hope it's as tasty as it looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I'm in the middle of making mine . One stupid question though , do you put the paper with the hole right on top of the cake mixture (ie touching it) or resting on the top of the paper that goes round the sides? I'm assuming over the top as she mentions paperclips for fan ovens but just wanted to check . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 top of the cake mixture (ie touching it) I put mine touching Going to marzi and ice one of my cakes tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Fab, thanks . Great timing, the cake's in the tin and the paper needs to go on right now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Millies Chicken Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 After reading all your posts about Delia's kit. I was enthused to give it a go. But alas my local Waitrose had sold out and weren't expecting anymore So down loaded Delias recipe and the cake is now in the oven baking should be ready about 10.30pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Mine still has an hour to go and it's smelling cooked (I don't think burnt but scared to look ). How long did you cook yours for if you have a fan oven? I've got it at 130 and set it for 4 hrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Millies Chicken Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I'm cooking mine at 140 C but my oven is not a fan one. Delia says in the recipe not to look at the cake until 4 hrs have passed (very bossy but she knows best) and it can take an extra 1/2 to 3/4 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 That's why I'm scared to look before 4 hrs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I got my cake mix Thursday after phoning Waitrose who put one by for me. I got there 30 mins later and they were sold out. Mine was waiting for me at the information desk. All I need now is the time to make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Mine still has an hour to go and it's smelling cooked (I don't think burnt but scared to look ). How long did you cook yours for if you have a fan oven? I've got it at 130 and set it for 4 hrs. Mine was cooked in exactly 4hrs and I even opened the oven door after 1hr as I had forgotten to put the paper on top of the cake. I also use an oven thermometer as I find most oven temperatures are not accurate. I have a fan oven but I didn't turn the fan part on because my sister always tells me it's best not to with cakes, not sure why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 And the verdict on the cakes please ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
