This traditional Christmas cake pulls out all the stops - if you have the time, feed it with brandy in the run up to Christmas. Heat the oven to 150C/130C Fan/Gas2. Grease a 20cm/8inch round or an ...

Keep your Christmas cake wrapped in brown paper and sealed in an airtight tin for the months leading up to Christmas in a cool, dark place. A good Christmas cake is at its best when its been ...

Remove the pan from the oven, cover it with a thickish cloth so that the cake will cool slowly. 10. When the cake is cool, prick the top and sprinkle some brandy. 11. Wrap in waxed paper and store in ...

2. In a heatproof bowl, combine 125 grams bittersweet chocolate and butter. Place bowl over a pan of simmering water, and ...

The British Christmas cake is a rich, fruit-laden masterpiece soaked in alcohol like brandy or rum. Often made weeks in advance, it matures over time, allowing the flavors to deepen. It’s ...

About Christmas Plum Cake Recipe: Soak in the goodness of rich dry fruits, cinnamon and nut along with the flavourful mix of rum, lemon and orange zest with this delicious Christmas plum cake recipe ...

Cut the citrus fruit in half, discard the pips, whizz for a few seconds in a food processor or chop coarsely, add the whiskey or brandy ... cover the top of the cake with a sheet of parchment ...

Christmas cake is a cherished tradition for many around ... the process of “feeding the cake,” which involves soaking the cake in brandy or sherry in the weeks leading up to the holiday ...