Saronne Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I was washing out my baking tins ready to fill them up with new Christmas goodies when I came across a small uneaten homemade Christmas cake from last year (I made two and only one got eaten as there was so much other stuff around). It is iced and was brandy infused. It looks absolutely fine and smells wonderful. I'm quite tempted to eat it. Do you think it will be okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Yes, I probably would! Rich fruit cakes are designed to keep, especially if it's got brandy in. It's not so long since it was a tradition to keep the top tier of the wedding cake and re-ice it for the first baby's christening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Yes I would eat it too! Fruit cakes are designed to keep. You will have to try a piece first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Oh good! May try some tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinsk Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 If I liked Christmas cake then definitely. My Mum found one that was at best guess at least three years old and apparently it was lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 It's got a way to go, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Yes, I'd eat it, as I would also eat last years Xmas pud if I had one. Xmas cake as long as stored properly tastes better the older it gets. As long as it's not dried out. Mm mm mmm. I haven't made one this year & now you are making my mouth water! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Thanks for your words of encouragement, everyone. I will 'feed' back my findings..one final comment...134 YEAR OLD FRUITCAKE?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Absolutley! Sounds yummy! We always buy our Christmas pud in Jan in the sale for the following year! (One year I WILL get round to making it, tho! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Oh yes, I'd eat it too! Waste not, want not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Yup, another one who'd not hesitate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Sounds like a bonus to me like finding money in the pocket of clothing not worn for a while. Love Christmas cake, my favourite seasonal treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbug Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 I like Christmas cake with Royal Icing yum yummmmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 ...and a portion of mature cheddar cheese on the side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'd nom nom it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'd definitely eat a year old or even older Christmas cake, but I'd re-ice it. I've just done this with the top tier of my daughter's wedding cake which she has kept for 2 years and now wants to use as the centre piece for a party to celebrate the birth of her son. The cake was in perfect condition, but the icing had gone rock hard - plus the wedding cake decoration wasn't really appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I'd eat it too! Just to be on the safe side though, you could always infuse a little more brandy into it (and yourself of course!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted December 13, 2013 Author Share Posted December 13, 2013 Had a slice yesterday and today and it was moist and tasted really lovely - in fact, I'm sure time has improved its flavour. I may do this on purpose from now on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
