Couperwife Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 well, it is October!!!!! Does anyone have a super fab christmas cake recipe that they could share? I think its about time to be making one (or 2 - for mum!!) but I dont know of a good recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Will be following this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Funny you should mention this Couperwife! I'm just mixing up the fruit for my Christmas Puddings!! (blog has details) Will try and look up a good recipe for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Nice little advert for a very good blog. Must update mine soo (see signature for link) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 I'm afraid we are dead boring and predictable and just do Delia's. Its fine. Mind you, Him Indoors does doctor it quite heavily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Nice little advert for a very good blog. Cheeky!! I found the one i made a few years ago Couperwife, good ol' Delia!! Christmas Cake edit after Egluntine's comment - There are lots of other types on her website, but will try and find you a better one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 have pm'd you Couperwife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Christian - Go on Msn. I need to ask you about this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Delia's Christmas cake I have tried various cakes over the years and have always come back to this one. It's really dark and citrusy (sp?). Proper Christmas cake not just fruit cake. I do agree with the earlier comment about doctoring it with brandy, we usually feed it a few times. We usually start wating our cake on Christmas eve because everyone is too full on the big day, and the brandy helps the children sleep that night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Delias Creole Christmas cake is FANTASTIC , & you have reminded me to get cracking with it, so thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/creole-christmas-cake,1295,RC.html That is the one I make too Sarah it is in the link I made mine thre weeks ago and the beauty of it is you don't need to feed it you shove it in a tin and forget about it for 3 months Enough booze to knock your head off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 My Hubby made the creole one about three years ago, it was too boozy for me, I like to drink my booze and eat my fruit cake I will probably make both this year because Christmas cake doesn't last long around here. A few months back I bought Sundora whole candied peel that was reduced to clear in Tesco. It is dated Jan 08 and they were selling it for 1p ( yes that really does say 1p ) needless to say I bought ten packs spending a whole 10p in total. It has been used in bread and butter pudding, rock buns, fruit cake etc and I still have plenty left for Christmas. It is so much nicer than the little ready cut bits you get in tubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Am I too late to make a Xmas cake now? Or does someone have a quick fix recipe up their sleeve? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Am I too late to make a Xmas cake now?Or does someone have a quick fix recipe up their sleeve? Emma.x I hope not! my daughter has been chosen for a cookery club at school, and they are making Christmas cake next week She's going to use gluten free flour so I can eat it, I hope it works karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I am trying a new recipie this year. I am on a cake decorating course and thought I'd try the teachers, Just get any old fruit cake recipe - soak you fruit in Brandy or sherry overnight (a good slosh or two) then bake and as we are getting close to xmas I would pour a cap full or two more of the chosen spirit in twice a week for 3-4 weeks then decorate. (OMG you now all know I am a xmas cake alcoholic ) If you are T total don;t come to mine for xmas cake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Xmas cake, pudding & mince pies MUST be extra boozy!!!! I remember mum making a Xmas cake years back & feeding it absolutely loads of alcohol - rum, brandy, schnapps - it was fantastic! I'll have to get my Kenwood onto the job!!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 my kenwood broke a few years ago (It was pauls mums and older than me) Paul bought me a new one for christmas but that year was a nightmare mixing the cake by hand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
