Sammiboo Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Last year I left the cake til last minute so thinking about starting to make it in the next couple of weeks. Also I have used the sainsbury recipe in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Mid to late October for me. And I ALWAYS do the Delia Smith one - you can get it in kit for at Waitrose,but I have all the stuff I need already usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Mid to late October for me.And I ALWAYS do the Delia Smith one - you can get it in kit for at Waitrose,but I have all the stuff I need already usually. Half term break I make Christmas cake and puddings. Also a Delia fan for Christmas cake, often make her traditional one and a Creole one, not sure this year I hadn't thought about it until now Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Marple Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Always has been October halfterm (probably because I am a teacher) Delia of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I normally make it Mid October - just after my birthday. Delia one for me too. Although might want to try a Mary Berry this year. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I make it in October 1/2 term too. I make an old M & S recipe from an ancient cookbook of theirs. I adapt it slightly adding dates, apricots and fresh lemon and orange zest, instead of that dried peel. I also cook all the dried fruit with brandy and the juice from the orange and lemon, and then leave it overnight. It smells fab the next morning. I did want to make it sooner this year though, while my girls are still giving me some eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I use an old M&S one too perhaps it is the same one Having read that a lot of folks use the Delia one I wonder if I should try it for a change I always make mine mid October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Lolalayla, my M & S book is called cakes, pastries and bread. It used to be my mum's but she let me have it a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 my fruit has been steeping in brandy since last Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 my fruit has been steeping in brandy since last Christmas Yummy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Delia's recipe for me always. Made a different one once and there was nearly a riot. I make mine the weekend the clocks go back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I make mine in October, I use a recipe in a decorative cakes cook book from M&S ( my Step Mum bought it for me a very long time ago). I make a quite a few cakes as they are popular with friends and family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I just made my Christmas cake yesterday afternoon It smelt lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 delia here too, not sure when yet tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 My old recipe is great - but alcoholic. Need an Alcohol free one this year - anyone got any suggestions for a good recipe? Preferably wih no nuts either... I've already bought a Christmas Pudding - the Heston orange one from Waitrose. Early I know, but they are in stock AND reduced! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I use Delia too. I made my first one on Thursday and am making another 2 so the fruit is soaking in brandy waiting for me to find the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Him Indoors made ours today. He always uses a recipe from an ancient M&S cookbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 You could make Delia's classic cake without the brandy, perhaps use orange juice to pre soak the fruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 You could make Delia's classic cake without the brandy, perhaps use orange juice to pre soak the fruit. Thanks for that thought (sorry - been a while and forgot to check back for any answers... ) That is worth a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubababe Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 The cake and the pudding were made on the weekend. Now just being fed brandy every so often. Finished shopping for the boys Christmas presents and most of other children...so almost done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 The cake and the pudding were made on the weekend. Now just being fed brandy every so often. Finished shopping for the boys Christmas presents and most of other children...so almost done Wow you are organised. I bought the ingredients for the cake, pudding and mincemeat today. Just need to make them now. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 done puds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 OH has made a Nigella Christmas cake, I will make my Delia one when ED is home in a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 Think I should retitle this 'All things horrid' . For the first time in years I decided to make a Christmas cake, now I remember why I stopped making them; I used Delias recipe but even tho' I wrapped the tin, the outside of the cake is rock hard and the bottom is even worse - and possibly burnt. Will it soften up during storage? And will feeding it loads of brandy help? And if OH says one more time "why didn't you just buy one", I'm going to put it in the dustbin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Another Delia gal here. starting mincemeat today and cakes in the week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
