Christmas Cake 2011

Gimpymoo · 15 Sep 2011 at 20:56

Following on from this thread last year:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18215460

Last year was my first attempt and this was the end result:

Gimpymoo said:
Ok.....

Go easy on me.. this is the first cake I have ever made (Probably made one at school but that was years ago).

Need to add some ribbon and a "Merry Christmas" bit.

I will be starting mine at the weekend :eek:

What tipple do people recommend to feed the cake with?

Gimpymoo · 28 Nov 2011 at 15:05

Ok... despite the best plans to start early... I have only just got round to it

My question is, using Amaretto instead of Brandy, thoughts?

Also, if soaking the fruit overnight, it can be left covered at room temperature right?

Thanks.

Gimpymoo · 29 Nov 2011 at 12:14

Oh well, fruit soaked in Amaretto overnight.

I bought an 8" cake tin but is this too small for a Christmas cake?

Cant remember what size tin I used last year but I lost it

Used a generic £3 baking tin last year and this year "splashed out" on a Circulon cake tin and have to say, it is awesome.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Circulon-Bakeware-Loose-Round-Inches/dp/B001RTU55I/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Gimpymoo · 29 Nov 2011 at 12:29

So the parchment is only there to prevent sticking?

Any thoughts on the use of the Amaretto?

No idea what to expect. Could be one of those brain waves which equals fail - lol.

Gimpymoo · 29 Nov 2011 at 13:06

Will report back

Just had a taste of the fruit just now and it does have a kick

The recipe I have is for 8", if I placed that into a 9" tin, would that still be OK?

Also, I am trying to find some christmas cake tins like these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150707534...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_500wt_1413

I did order a set, but the seller mailed me to say the last 2 sets had were dented