Christmas cake

[Mary and Colin]

Well we have finally eaten the last of the christmas cake. Boy was it nice this year. <:widegrin

Now do i have the will power to start the half diet again (more cutting down than dieting) or do i go for another cake now they are half price <:widegrin

I know the answer really but surely some one will agree its a good idea :<wink

Mary

[pbensur]

Of course I know the answer - it's that you should go for another cake now that they are half price!! :<wink

[Debbie]

No don't do it!!!:(

You will wish you hadn't when you are basking in the Florida sunshine in May!!!!

Debbie

[JAF]

I made an extra large Christmas cake this year as I knew I would have to send some back with Robert and Liz and Andrew had his girlfriend to stay over Christmas. Must have made it too large as we still have some left (thankfully)

[Steve]

Mmmm... love Christmas cake or wedding cake..lol We had a nice one this year rich and moist :)

[pbensur]

Even though I commented on this thread, I must admit that I have no idea what a Christmas cake is! <:embarr So maybe somebody will fill me in! :)

[Mary and Colin]

Done it got a small one so won't last long :)

I figure over the weekend should do it if i share :<wink then i will stop eating the sweets and treats again so i will look good for May <:rolleyes

Mary

[Mary and Colin]

Even though I commented on this thread, I must admit that I have no idea what a Christmas cake is! <:embarr So maybe somebody will fill me in! :)

Patty Christmas cake is a luxury fruit cake with things like
Currants, sultanas, cherries, peel, brandy spices and bits. Can be made a few months before christmas and keep being feed with brandy :)
Then trimed wth Mazipan and icing.
So you can see the weight problem it causes.
As Steve said they use the same sort of cake for weddings in England.

Mary

P.S. Just found this basic recipe

1lb 2oz/525g currants
8oz/ 225g golden raisins/sultanas*
8oz / 225g raisins
4oz / 110g mixed candied peel, finely chopped
6oz / 165 glace cherries, halved
10oz/ 300g all purpose or plain flour
Pinch salt
½ level tsp mixed spice **
½ level tsp ground cinnamon
½ level tsp freshly ground nutmeg
2 ½ sticks / 300g butter, slightly softened
10 oz / 300g soft brown sugar
Zest of ½ lemon
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tbsp brandy, plus extra for feeding

[Steve]

Here is a photo of what a slice looks like Patty. :)

[Mary and Colin]

Steve i was hoping you would do that i could not figure out how to do the photo <:embarr

Mary

[JAF]

Had a piece of our Christmas cake today - lovely

[pbensur]

Thank you for the info Mary! And thanks for the photo Steve. Wow - it looks extremely rich and heavy. And it looks quite delicious! We have your basic fruit cake here, but becoming less and less common.

[arkvilla]

I still have a little bit of mine left. No one else in our house eats it so the whole cake is eaten by me <:embarr

Luckily, I love Christmas cake - my jeans are now too tight to prove that fact :(

Sandra

[JAF]

I still have a little bit of mine left. No one else in our house eats it so the whole cake is eaten by me <:embarr

Luckily, I love Christmas cake - my jeans are now too tight to prove that fact :(

Sandra

I wish no one else in our house liked Christmas cake it is my favourite.

Instead when Robert and Liz went back after visiting they asked to take a piece of cake back with them so 'dear' hubby cut them a large chunk then when Andrew's girlfriend went back home to Russia we got an email saying how much she had enjoyed so once again 'dear' hubby cuts off a piece for Andrew to take out to Vienna with him next month when they are meeting up. Last night we finished the last of our cake :( and next year if we are having any visitors I am making a larger one so I don't lose so much to others. (bit selfish but I did say it is my favourite cake).

[Mary and Colin]

I wish no one else in our house liked Christmas cake it is my favourite.

Instead when Robert and Liz went back after visiting they asked to take a piece of cake back with them so 'dear' hubby cut them a large chunk then when Andrew's girlfriend went back home to Russia we got an email saying how much she had enjoyed so once again 'dear' hubby cuts off a piece for Andrew to take out to Vienna with him next month when they are meeting up. Last night we finished the last of our cake :( and next year if we are having any visitors I am making a larger one so I don't lose so much to others. (bit selfish but I did say it is my favourite cake).

Yummy home made. I must put my order in for when you start <:lol I cheat and buy one at work.

Mine has all gone now so i can think about doing the button back up on my trousers :<wink

Mary

[arkvilla]

My 86 year old aunt made mine - with help from her toyboy ( my uncle who is 85 :<wink)

They are fantastic for their ages, got married after 2 weeks of knowing each other and it's their 65th wedding anniversary later this year <:clap

Sandra

[Steve]

My 86 year old aunt made mine - with help from her toyboy ( my uncle who is 85 :<wink)

They are fantastic for their ages, got married after 2 weeks of knowing each other and it's their 65th wedding anniversary later this year <:clap

Sandra

That's Great Sandra, they do say the first 65 years are the worst. <:lol