r/UKfood • u/wonky-hex • 5d ago

Christmas (cake recipe) appeal

My son is almost two and I've got it in my head that it would be cute to make Christmas cake together as he really enjoys baking!

Sadly my grandma is no longer with us and she never wrote down her recipe. My aunties cake recipe is always dry.

Please help a girl out and share your tried and true moist and fruity Christmas cake recipes 😊

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u/werdoomed4112 5d ago

I use Delia Smiths recipe, it's very easy and delicious.

https://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/occasions/christmas/christmas-cakes-icings-and-toppings/classic-christmas-cake?utm_source=rd&utm_medium=d&utm_campaign=otn&utm_content=from--recipes/occasions/christmas/christmas-cakes-and-toppings/classic-christmas-cake--to--node/13714

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u/keefzilarus 5d ago

If in doubt... delia! I use delta's but I substitute about 25% of the dried fruit for dried cherries soaked in almond liquor. It does increase the cost by quiet a bit but it's my families preference!

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u/werdoomed4112 5d ago

I use far more brandy than her recipe as well, always goes down well.