Anyone making an Xmas Cake?

[redona]

When are you making it? How often do you feed yours? x

 

[Blah11]

I'm making mine mid Nov and I'll feed it every week a couple of tablespoons.

This year I'm gonna try and find a alcohol free recipe as I really dislike brandy

 

[jem_5500]

I am going to try again and make one,I made one a couple of years ago and came to conclusion I would buy one..I did but now ready for attempt number 2 and I will feed it abouts once a week, x

 

[Nemo and bump]

my gran makes hers 25 sept and feeds hers every 2 weeks but not with brandy, with guiness!

 

[jem_5500]

my gran makes hers 25 sept and feeds hers every 2 weeks but not with brandy, with guiness!

ooo is that a secret recipe i love that idea!

 

[thelilbump]

we do! We make it in October and feed it every week, if it's me feeding it i give it 2/3 tablespoons also, if my OH does it about half a bottle goes in every week

 

[bubbles]

Blah, my dad used to make christmas cake for his friend who was a recovering alcoholic and used pure OJ and lemon juice mixture. Went down very well every time

I'll be making mine after the 14th November and feed it once a week.

 

[princessellie]

i really dont like christmas cake but u have to have something dont u!! im sure none of the other family like it either so wil be a total waste if i make one, think i will just make load of xmas biscuits/mince pies etc instead and buy a nice cheesecake for pudding

x

 

[thelilbump]

Blah, my dad used to make christmas cake for his friend who was a recovering alcoholic and used pure OJ and lemon juice mixture. Went down very well every time

I'll be making mine after the 14th November and feed it once a week.

We have done that before a non-alcoholc cake, can't remember if it was OJ or apple juice we used though

 

[Blah11]

Blah, my dad used to make christmas cake for his friend who was a recovering alcoholic and used pure OJ and lemon juice mixture. Went down very well every time

I'll be making mine after the 14th November and feed it once a week.

Oh thanks! I also found one that has a bit of beer in it so it lasts a tad longer but doesn't taste of alcohol

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

i make mine mid november, i didnt used to like xmas cake but i changed the kind of brandy i used and now i quite like it!

 

[dona15]

not me i will buy one

 

[lisacaton1980]

anyone got a good recipe? i want to make my own this year.

 

[x-Rainbow-x]

i use this one

https://www.imaginativeicing.demon.co.uk/ChristmasCakeRecipe.html

 

[katycam]

i tried making one last year but it burnt!

 

[jem_5500]

I just made the Nigella one and it so far looks good, was a little worried cooking it but after 3.5 hours on lower oven than she said i had to go to dentist and it wasnt done so i turned oven off left it in and it cooked perfectly to finish without burning...my last attempt did burn!

Work a look at that recipe!