chickencam Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Here is mine. can you spot the one eyed snowman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Liz, I can only just about see the snowmen, let alone their eyes Two more lovely cakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Ooo lovely snowmen! One might only have one eye, but at least it's still got its head! Lovely cakes! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Another 2 very pretty cakes, aren't we all a talented bunch on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Millies Chicken Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Here's my effort. Pretty basic compared to some of your lovely decorated cakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I think it's gorgeous . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Lovely festive cake I didn't realise how small the photo would be until after I had posted I can see it because I know where it is at the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Another lovely cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 These cakes all look lovely but do let us know how they taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Our cake tastes better than I thought so I am a happy lady, it is good what a little brandy can do We always start the cake on Christmas Eve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Millies Chicken Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I rated cake 9/10 OH gave it 8/10 he would have prefered it a little moister. So thumbs up for Delia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Mine got the thumbs up from everyone . It's very moist and there is a hint of Cointreau (I only fed it once!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 We are very pleased with our cake, in fact so much has been eaten that by the time I got around to taking a pic of it only this bit was left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Was going to take ours away with us - but it weighs a ton. So we are about to cut into ours in a minute. I fed mine 3 or 4 times with lots of port. I'm sure all it's weight is booze! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I only fed mine twice and it still weighed a ton. I had my sister and her family over earlier and sent them home with a piece of it that was so heavy it would have made a good door stop if they had decided not to eat it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Ours was delicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Ours is scrummy - but I think I've over done the booze , as it erm has laxative effects! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 28, 2010 Author Share Posted December 28, 2010 Ours is wonderful too,but I also may have over fed it as the daughters were complaining of feeling woozy after eating some yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 It wasn't wooziness with mine ( although wouldn't drive after consuming) - it was a similar effect to eating prunes! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie45 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 we tried our cake tonight,OH said it was a bit dry but I had forgotten to feed it with brandy or whatever. We will have to finish it up however it shoots a hole in the new year diet plan!! Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 OK, so I am a bit behind the times, but made mine yesterday form mum's birthday next month. I have never made a fruit cake before but it seemed to go OK, poor mum has cake envy and says it looks better than hers (which can't be right 'cos mum's cakes are ALWAYS best). But feel like I have a new pet now: snuggled up in its o layers of paper and foil, to be undressed to feed it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Thought I had better start a new topic....how much are you supposed to 'feed' it? Think I have drowned it.......should I wrap it back up or leave it open to dry out and for the fumes to evaporate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I usually make mine a couple of months ahead of time and then feed it approx every 2 weeks with a syringe and needle. The last 2 years though I have been short of time and have left the fruit to soak in more brandy than advised for a week before cooking. I didn't get chance to feed either of them but they turned out just as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 OK, so I am a bit behind the times, but made mine yesterday form mum's birthday next month. I have never made a fruit cake before but it seemed to go OK, poor mum has cake envy and says it looks better than hers (which can't be right 'cos mum's cakes are ALWAYS best). But feel like I have a new pet now: snuggled up in its o layers of paper and foil, to be undressed to feed it..... That's so funny, but you are right it does feel like having a new pet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 It will take a fair amount of alcohol, just re-wrap in greaseproof and foil then check in a couple of weeks, if it seems to moist leave it open for a day or so. Perhaps a good idea to warn any drivers who are having some though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
