How to make a 10 inch Traditional British Christmas Cake - Part 1

[@teresacarter8593]

Thank you I can’t believe another year has passed and here I am making my Christmas cake again and even though I can make it I still go to your video and follow you 😁so I hope you take care and thanks again

[@MysteryBaker]

Bless you. Welcome back, so pleased you've returned to follow my tutorial. It really means a lot. Merry Christmas and Happy Baking xxx

[@robertgoh7420]

I'm going to do a square Christmas cake this year

[@robertgoh7420]

Why do you use unsalted butter?

[@MysteryBaker]

@@robertgoh7420 I'm certainly making a square this year. I've been poorly so I'm a little late, but I'll be uploading video next week xx

[@MysteryBaker]

@@robertgoh7420 I usually only use salted butter to enhance taste. As this is such a rich decadent cake, you really dont need salted butter, simply because the flavour would be lost amongst all the other ingredients xx

[@juliebrunt1174]

I've followed your tutorial to the letter. Just cut my cake and I have to say it is absolutely beautiful. So moist and tastes delicious. Thank you so much. Its the first one I've ever made. Thanks again. X

[@MysteryBaker]

Oh thank you so much Julie for your lovely feedback. I'm so happy that your first ever Christmas cake, was such a success! Merry Christmas ❤🎄🎁🥮 xxx

[@jikkysunil8097]

Excellent presentation and recipe, well explained! Thank you for sharing .

[@MysteryBaker]

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. Im so happy that everything turned out great for you. Be sure to watch my video on how to feed your Christmas cake with brandy, during the build up to Christmas xxx kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3WvqIOFqNSoiZo

[@sallietaylor8503]

You can use a super market brown bag round the cake.Cutting the bottom off and making a strip 8 inches above the cake pan.Use string to tie.

[@MysteryBaker]

Oooh yes good thinking ... great substitute xx

[@martinpaddock1982]

Thanks for your recipe and video, I have just made this cake. It’s my first ever cake of any kind. The lady who very kindly made a Christmas cake for our family every year for as far back as I can remember sadly died recently. So in her memory and so that my elderly mum can have a Cake to decorate I’ve taken on the job. It’s out of the oven and looks like a cake so far, fingers crossed.🤠🥳

[@MysteryBaker]

Oh I'm so pleased that you got the courage to make this cake yourself. I hope my tutorial helped you? Happy Christmas ❤🎄🎄

[@martinpaddock1982]

MysteryBaker, yes the tutorial was very helpful. I’m still trying to get all the cake mix off my iPad 😜. Happy Christmas to you too.

[@RetRNmamawMe]

Great to see this again❣️ I’ve missed you🙂💞

[@MysteryBaker]

So pleased you're here too xxx

[@RetRNmamawMe]

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[@MysteryBaker]

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[@cosifantutte1071]

Hi Mystery Baker, I am making Christmas cakes using your recipe, one for each in my family 😁

[@MysteryBaker]

@@cosifantutte1071 So great to hear 🥰 Happy Baking 🎂 xx

[@cathycarlin7910]

oh my gosh I think that I have just found my new Christmas Tradition 😄 This looks so very yummy and I cannot wait to try making it for myself. Thank you so very much for sharing your recipes and most important your time to teach us how to make these correctly ! Cathy

[@MysteryBaker]

Cathy Carlin - hello again 😙 thank you so much ... it really is a beautiful recipe ... rich and delicious... a little tip for you... you can feed it with extra brandy during the build up to Christmas by making small holes in the cake and adding a few drops each week, It really will taste so yummy. I will do a tutorial on how to cover in traditional marzipan and fondant too ... so stay tuned xx

[@teresacarter3844]

Hi I made my Christmas cake I followed you and it’s beautiful taste great so big thank you, I have made them before but this one is my best ,I love your video your so easy to listen to and follow thanks again.

[@MysteryBaker]

What a wonderful message thank you, it's made my day xxx

[@jezzaw.6355]

This recipe is one I will use its just great and the way you showed us step by step 👏👏👏👏

[@sean.furlong1989]

For spices I use mixed spice and nutmeg too but also cinnamon.

[@MysteryBaker]

Oh yes how lovely 😊❤

[@nerak1848]

This has inspired me to bake one of these & do the full polar bear decorations. Wish me luck :0) Thank you for this detailed video.

[@MysteryBaker]

Oh my pleasure and I'm so so pleased that I've give you some courage to try this recipe.. I promise you'll do just fine and keep me posted on how it goes xx

[@cosifantutte1071]

I made this last year, it turned out very well 😁

[@MysteryBaker]

Thats so lovely to hear. Are you baking one this year? x

[@cosifantutte1071]

Thanks for replying, yes I am. I work with adults with behavioural problems and will be baking one with them 😁

[@MysteryBaker]

@@cosifantutte1071 Oh how rewarding it must be. Well happy baking to you and your students ❤

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

Everytime I walk by my 10" cake on the kitchen table, I want to cut a piece for myself. I baked it on Dec 22 and do not plan to cut it till Jan 8 or 9 to share. I want to feed it enough brandy. I am planning to buy 2 x 200g pkges of marzipan as you suggested. Hopefully this gives me enough for a decent thickness to cover the top of the cake. A naked Christmas Cake !!!! lol

[@MysteryBaker]

Exciting isn't it - Is your cake smelling good? It's a shame they don't do 250g or 500g packs as a 500g would give you around half an inch of marzipan... but saying that, 400g will give you a healthy thickness. I can't wait for you to taste it and let me know how it goes down? x Not long to wait now though xx

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

@@MysteryBaker Yes, it is. Not too strong just enough to tempt you!!! lol

[@MysteryBaker]

@@Jennifer-oz8ec yum yum xx

[@pastbehind25]

I still make this cake every year!!!!

[@MysteryBaker]

Just Fantastic Mykle 😊 Merry Christmas 🎄❤

[@pastbehind25]

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄!!!!!

[@MysteryBaker]

@@pastbehind25 🎄🍰🎄😊❤

[@jules1990]

I made an 8" and two 4" cakes today using 10" mix, came out perfect apart from when I opened the cupboard and realised I'd forgot to add black treacle and syrup 🤣 I will keep this recipe in my book and leave a note to myself about missing ingredients

[@MysteryBaker]

Fantastic news 👏 The black treacle really does elevate the cake, so give it a try next time ⏲️ ❤️

[@jules1990]

@@MysteryBaker yes i will, I might make another one thanks again.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@jules1990 My pleasure 🙏 xxx

[@thomasmcdermott7737]

Lovely cake thanks for sharing this it’s a Christmas cake but I have just made it in the summer

[@MysteryBaker]

Oh thank you xxx I'm so glad you gave my recipe a try and so grateful for your lovely feed back. Enjoy your summer Christmas Cake

[@jossrock6458]

Your Christmas cake recipe is great, but you have uploaded part 2 on a different video format, which is confusing when trying to download.

[@MysteryBaker]

Thank you Joss, oh really, I'm not very computer savvy so unsure what I may have done wrong xx

[@jules1990]

Hi I've got this mixture soaking in brandy but changed my mind on a ten inch. Can I put some mixture in an 8" tin and some left over just to make a tiny baked bean tin cake. I save small tins to make tiny cakes as gifts for some elderly people. I do wash bean juice out first 🤣 x

[@MysteryBaker]

Of course you can Jules 😊 Use the 8 inch tin and any additional mixture can be added to either a 4 inch cake tin or indeed bake bean cans 😉 ❤️

[@jules1990]

@@MysteryBaker thanks lovely, your recipes have been a hit with family so far.. Thanks for using your time to make the videos x

[@MysteryBaker]

@@jules1990 So pleased that my videos have helped in some way xx

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi Everyone, I've been away for a while, but I'm back soon with more Cake Decorating and Baking Tutorials. Thanks for all your support xx

[@thebodyarchitecture]

what is Treacle....whatelse can be used instead of it ....as in india i am not able to find it.

[@MysteryBaker]

Rahul Kapoor Hi, right I see... Have you got access to Corn Syrup (syrup of maiz) as that is a similar ingredient? I hope this helps and have a great day xx

[@thebodyarchitecture]

thank you so much.......and i will going to try this one....amazing cake....

[@MysteryBaker]

Rahul Kapoor Absolutely brilliant 💜 glad you enjoyed my tutorial xx

[@MysteryBaker]

I'd also love to know how it turned out too xx

[@deivadhevan782]

Hi I would like to know I bake at 160' for 45mins for cakes..but why fruit cake 4-5hours,it won't get burnt ah??

[@MysteryBaker]

Yes, 140 is quite low for a very dense fruit cake, so it does take hours and amazingly it doesn't burn either 🥰

[@jnicholas-windsoramyisrael46]

Can't beat a Great British Christmas cake.

[@MysteryBaker]

So very true xx

[@jnicholas-windsoramyisrael46]

@@MysteryBaker 😊 Thank you for uploading this video, I look forward to trying it myself.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@jnicholas-windsoramyisrael46 please let me know how it turns out xxx

[@jnicholas-windsoramyisrael46]

@@MysteryBaker Indeed I will.

[@246721]

Thankyou for the wonderful Christmas cake just took my cake out of the oven smells divine although mine isn't as dark as yours, don't know why

[@RowenaClark-t7w]

Have just put cake into oven ...fingers crossed!

[@MysteryBaker]

Oooh your house will begin to smell wonderful xx

[@TinaAllam-c8i]

I cannot seem to find the amount of dried fruit you should use, can anyone please advise me? I am about to start my cake 🎂

[@MysteryBaker]

If you click below and then click the word 'more' a drop down box will appear scroll down and you'll find recipe xx

[@sarahellis1500]

Hi my issue when making a Christmas cake in the past is that it looks cooked and is firm to the touch but when I cut into it it sometimes looks like it needs a bit longer in the oven although I’m never sure whether this is just because the cake is moist because of the fruit. I’ve tried the skewer and it comes out mostly clean although a little bit sticky but it looks like this could be from the fruit rather than the cake batter. I don’t have a fan assisted oven so will try your recommendation of 160 degrees.

[@MysteryBaker]

When making your cake, ensure you dont over soak your fruit the night before. Just follow my recipe, at the beginning, I discuss the amount of brandy you need to add the night before. If you make it too wet it takes longer in the oven and can burn on the outside but still remains soft in the centre. Also dont cover the top of the cake, it really doesn't need parchment paper adding to the top of cake. Just cover the sides and bottom of the cake, as per my video. Good luck and keep me posted xxx

[@MysteryBaker]

PS I'm making a 6 inch Christmas cake this weekend and video will be uploaded Monday xx

[@sarahellis1500]

@@MysteryBaker thank you I will x

[@cosifantutte1071]

Just making mine for the third year running 😁

[@MysteryBaker]

Absolutely wonderful Cosi .... Happy Baking 😊 🥧 ❤️ xx

[@cosifantutte1071]

Thank you, it's been a pleasure baking them. I have four more to bake for family 😁

[@MysteryBaker]

@@cosifantutte1071 Oh you are going to be very busy, but your home will smell delicious for days! 😘

[@246721]

Hi can you tell me if it's too late to make a Christmas cake now. Thanks

[@MysteryBaker]

Never too late Susan, make it now then feed it with brandy once a week up until Christmas. Check out my video on how to feed a Christmas cake Happy Baking ❤🍰❤

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

Ok. All the fruit is sitting in 6 Tbsps of brandy plus all the spills from measuring each spoon!!! lol I will bake the cake when I get delivery of my 10 x 3 cake tin tomorrow. So fruit will be soaked from 4:15 today till delivery tomorrow. Yay!!!!

[@MysteryBaker]

BRILLIANT!! I have every faith you can do this no problem at all!! I wish you luck, not that you need it Jennifer - Just to remind you = your house is going to smell sooooo good, while the cake is in the oven - trust me!! :) xx

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

@@MysteryBaker I am so looking forward to eating that first piece. Really glad I came across your video. I just felt connected to the way you explain and show your methodology and the ingredients are so simple and straightforward. Thank you, again. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. You will hear from me after it's baked. Are you on Instagram or FB as MysteryBaker. I would so love to show you a pic. No worries though.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@Jennifer-oz8ec Oh how lovely for you to say. I'm just a home baker, but I wanted to share my knowledge and give people the confidence to get in the kitchen and bake!! We can't all be professionals but that doesn't mean we can't make great food!! Oh I do have a Facebook page, simply search 'Mystery Baker' or my Instagram 'hodgsonxlisa' ... send me a pic, once its baked... let's all share the Christmas cake love!! Merry Christmas ❤🎄❤🎄❤🎄 xx

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

@@MysteryBaker Will do, thanks

[@MysteryBaker]

Here's my Delicious Traditional British Christmas Cake - It's a 10 inch delicious cake and this tutorial shows how anyone can give this a go - Happy Baking Everyone xx

[@cassieandre1039]

Hello im baking christmas cake 23cm in diameter. How deep should the cake tin be ?

[@MysteryBaker]

@@cassieandre1039 Hi Michelle. The tin should be at least 3 to 3 and a half inches deep. Hope that helps? Xx

[@TinaAllam-c8i]

Please can you advise me on how much dried fruit to use for this recipe please? 🎂

[@MysteryBaker]

@@TinaAllam-c8i I've commented on your previous question x

[@brendawingrove1773]

How much in weight is the dried fruit please for this 10 inch fruit wedding cake

[@RowenaClark-t7w]

I'm going to try this for a wedding cake, (previous one Different recipe very flat, so here's hoping this will be better!) can I use molasses instead of treacle?

[@MysteryBaker]

Exciting xx Yes Molasses is the perfect substitute for black treacle xx

[@RowenaClark-t7w]

Thank you for prompt reply, son's wedding cake( at short notice) big responsibility!

[@MysteryBaker]

@@RowenaClark-t7w How lovely, because it'll be made with ❤️ Please come back and let me know how it goes. Happy Baking 😊 🧁🍰❤️

[@zainabawadhabdallah3822]

Hi, iam Zainab from Tanzania, pls ii just want to know this recipe doesn't need Baking powder or Baking soda?

[@MysteryBaker]

No this recipe does not need either of them xx

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

Hello, MysteryBaker! I could not find a 10 x 3 cake pan so ordered one on Amazon late last night with delivery date tomorrow, Monday. I have all the ingredients and am ready to soak the fruit today. So excited to be making a Christmas cake after so many years. I was thinking of soaking my fruits in a crockpot / slow cooker. That's airtight. That should be ok?

[@MysteryBaker]

Oh exciting stuff Jennifer! So you'll be baking anytime soon then? 🥰 I really have never used a slow cooker for my dried fruits, so I'd not be able to confidently say yes!! Personally, there is no need. Simply place in a bowl add your glugs of brandy, stir well, cover in cling film and leave overnight for that liquor to soak into the fruit and plump them up. But if it's a method you've used before, then hey go for it. I'm just worried that being in a slow cooker and having to soak for a long time, they may become liquefied, but again I've never tried. Good luck for tomorrow and please keep me posted. Feeding the cake after its baked will add to softening of the fruit, that's my preferred way xxx

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

@@MysteryBaker Thanks, MB!!! I thought slow cooker was a good way to keep it airtight, that's all. I will do exactly as you do. After it's baked, I will wait a couple of days before I start feeding it with brandy as you suggested. After that 2-3 Tbsps daily till the day I cut it or shall I stop the day before? I guess I should stop the day before? I am baking the cake tomorrow as soon as the cake tin is delivered.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@Jennifer-oz8ec Oh I must have misunderstood, sure cover it anyway you wish. I'm almost excited as you about this cake! I'm so pleased you're giving it a go!! Just follow my instructions and dont be shy with the black treacle ha!! You can always just brush some brandy over the cake on the day you eat it, it gives it a lovely dark glow as it were and it'll look magnificent on your dinner table xxx

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

@@MysteryBaker Yes, I thought so. I merely wanted to let the fruit soak in the ceramic dish of my slow cooker with the lid on. I wasn't going to turn the cooker on. Anyway, it's now in a 4Qt bowl. :-)

[@MysteryBaker]

@@Jennifer-oz8ec Haha I'm so pleased, I was real worried haha - but good you're now sorted xx

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

One last question, MysteryBaker :-) I have molasses and blackstrap molasses. Which is better for the cake?

[@MysteryBaker]

Oooh lol you're testing my culinary knowledge here 😂 I'd use Molasses which is equivalent of the UK'sblack treacle. If I remember rightly, blackstrap, is less sweet and has a more bitter salty edge. So yeah use regular molasses lol xxx

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

@@MysteryBaker I agree. You are so good to connect with. I will definitely let you know how it turns out. If I cannot find a 10x3 today I will use a 9x14 and keep an eye on it.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@Jennifer-oz8ec Thank you and I'm glad you have joined me too xx Perfect, please do keep me posted. I always enjoy hearing feedback on my tutorials. Happy Baking 🍰🥰🍰 xx

[@RowenaClark-t7w]

It's tomorrow now so cake is out and cooled. Took about 5 hours and yet looks paler than yours. Did you use dark soft brown sugar, or even muscovado sugar? Most important thing is that it is a good height, so thank you very much for the tutorial

[@MysteryBaker]

I use dark or Muscovado. It maybe you need to add larger heaped Tablespoons of the Molasses... need to be generous xx Glad it turned out OK xx

[@Fran-pm4to]

This is so lovely thanks. Correct me if I'm wrong but I was told u had to soak the fruits in rum for a month or 2 before u use them.

[@MysteryBaker]

Thank you for you lovely comment. I have tried and tested a number of recipes and they all only soak the fruit overnight. I don't think you would ever need to soak them for so long before baking. Have a great day xx

[@Fran-pm4to]

@@MysteryBaker thanks very much for a quick response. Will surely use ur method this Christmas 🤗

[@sallietaylor8503]

Fran I have soaked my fruit for up to 2 weeks.

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

I will be making this cake this weekend!!! Can I use a 14 x 9 x 2" pan instead of the 10" pan? And what temperature and for how long? If not, I will buy a 10" pan. Your cake looks so nice and dark. I lived in England for 13 years and made my one and only fruit cake back then. It was a really good one.

[@MysteryBaker]

It's entirely upto you, and yes you could use this in a 14 x 9 x 2, but it will be slightly less volume of cake mixture. The recipe for this cake will fill 10 x 3 inch pan to almost the top. Oh well you won't be disappointed with this recipe... remember to add 2 'extremely generous' tablespoons of black treacle lol That will ensure its deep rich colour. Let me know how it goes, if you do decide to try this recipe. Happy Christmas 🎄🥰🎄 xx

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

@@MysteryBaker The cooking time will still be the same for the 14x9 pan, correct? I just ordered the ingredients online to pick up tomorrow. I just have to find black treacle somewhere. I am in Toronto, Canada. What's a good substitute? Molasses? I bought some Golden Syrup recently because I was remembering those lovely steamed puddings when I lived there. I will let you know how it turned out. I won't cut till New Year's Eve so that I can let it absorb the brandy or rum for a good few days. Thank you so much.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@Jennifer-oz8ec It could take slightly less so check at 3hrs 45 mins and then use your own judgement, checking regularly after that if you feel it needs longer. it should be an even dark golden brown colour. Place skewer in centre if it comes out perfectly clean, you know it's ready. Molasses is a perfect substitute. Ooh yes remember to feed and again let me know how it goes xxx

[@christabel4921]

thank you for the great receipe… would you be able to send me the measurements for a 9 inch cake? as well, instead of treacle, (not sure we get this in Canada)what can be used? thx so much !

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi Bella, you can use my 10 inch recipe in a 9 inch pan. You'll have a little over to make a small tester cake if you'd like. It may need a little less cooking time, if you dont use all the mixture, I'd say check the oven in 3 hrs and go from there. Instead of treacle just use Molasses, which I believe is black treacles equivalent. I hope that helps? xx

[@christabel4921]

thx you ! will try !

[@MysteryBaker]

@@christabel4921 xxx

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

Question for you - why do some people feed the cake with their chosen liquor the day it comes out of the oven? What is the difference between immediate feeding when the cake has cooled down and waiting a couple of days before feeding the cake with liquor. Curious me ! :-)

[@MysteryBaker]

Erm, if you mean they add liquor as soon as it's out of the oven and still hot, then I see no point lol as the heat from this cake will burn away the alcohol leaving just a brandy flavour. If they do it straight away then it must be personal preference I suppose. For me I like the cake to have time to rest first but more importantly it's all about timing. If I've made my cake in October, let's say... I dont really need to start feeding the cake until November. The thing is with any cake, over feeding will or can ruin the cake. It becomes sodden rather than moist and too much alcohol will spoil the beautiful flavours that already exist. So in a nutshell, it's about getting that balance right... the cake is best with a moist brandy flavour that seems to enhance the Christmas flavours in the cake... rather than loads of alcohol that drowns it. Hope that makes sense, I know I ramble sometimes lol xx

[@Jennifer-oz8ec]

@@MysteryBaker I think I ramble sometimes!!!! lol The ones I watched did wait till the cake had cooled down. I will wait as you suggest. Yes, to enhance the existing flavours in the cake and not drown it in liquor.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@Jennifer-oz8ec Haha!! Yes in a nutshell... you said it better than me lol xxx

[@jezzaw.6355]

Great recipe does your pan have opening at the bottom or is it just pan and where can someone buy one that size thank you

[@MysteryBaker]

No it doesn't have opening but if you line the entire tin with (including the bottom) greaseproof paper it will turn out without any problem. I grease my tin with butter before adding the greaseproof paper. Hope that helps? Xx

[@jezzaw.6355]

Thank you so much I want to try your recipe will be first time I will try to make Christmas cake you're so talented love all your work

[@MysteryBaker]

@@jezzaw.6355 Oh that's brilliant you won't be disappointed. Please let me know how it turned out xxx

[@valentpawar4316]

What was the oven temperature? I guess i missed it in the video

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi, the temperature is 140c or 275f or gas mark 1. Hope that helps? 😀 x

[@sallietaylor8503]

Thank you for your recipe.

[@MysteryBaker]

Absolutely my pleasure xxx

[@sallietaylor8503]

I was in service in England at a big manor house when I was 15 ,[1959] I rose to the rank as assistant cook which has held me in good stead all of my 73 years of life.I have cooked for thousands earning a good living up until retirement.My specialty of course is traditional English foods.This time of the year I still shine.Best wishes from North Carolina.A glorious place to be.xxooxxPS I have a wonderful recipe for mince meat [as in pie's]

[@MysteryBaker]

@@sallietaylor8503 oh how wonderful. I'm so happy that you found my channel and we both obviously have the love if cooking in common. Best Wishes to you and yes I love this time of year especially being able to cook the more indulgent recipes xxx

[@jackieworthington6892]

Is it too late to make this this weekend/Monday 11th July for a wedding cake on 1st August 2022? If its not too late how often should i feed it and when do i stop feeding and when Can I cover it with marzipan and fondant? Thanks Jackie x

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi Jackie, absolutely, make the cake this weekend and feed it once a week (try not to over feed). Then decorate with marzipan and fondant few days prior to wedding. I've numerous wedding/Christmas cake tutorials, including how to decorate with fondant and marzipan, so check them out. Hope that helps? Xx

[@jackieworthington6892]

​@@MysteryBaker Thanks for your fast reply, much appreciated, I tried my nanas Christmas cake recipe and it was a bit crumbly which i don't want, does the feeding help this, hope so as I don't now have time to practice and want my friends wedding cake to be as perfect as possible, Im using rum instead of Brandy, also need to find myself a tin or something to store it in, how deep does the 10 inch cake turn out please? Jackie x

[@MysteryBaker]

@@jackieworthington6892 The feeding will help but using large fruit such as sultanas will always cause a little crumbling when cutting. My mixture will fill a 10" x 3" high cake tin. Let me know how it goes 🎂🥂🎁 xx

[@jackieworthington6892]

@@MysteryBaker Just seeing if I have enough fruit for a 6 inch too, my 10 inch fruit is now soaking, will let you know how it goes thanks again (maybe a while until i know but fingers crossed xxx

[@MysteryBaker]

@@jackieworthington6892 Fantastic, it's a wonderful cake and perfect for Weddings 💑 Happy Baking 😊 xx

[@bakersfun5480]

The feeding of the cake. After pouring the alcohol on top of the cake, do i need to leave it to dry before covering it? Which paper should i use to cover the cake.

[@MysteryBaker]

Leave it for a minute or two, then you can cover. I recommend greaseproof paper as its non stick and paper allows the cake to breath xx

[@bakersfun5480]

@@MysteryBaker ok maam understand. Then I can cover with aluminium foil and keep in air tight container?

[@MysteryBaker]

@@bakersfun5480 Absolutely, I always cover a 2nd layer of foil to keep the temperature cool xx

[@bakersfun5480]

@@MysteryBaker thank you maam.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@bakersfun5480 My pleasure ❤

[@Lincoln-m4e]

How will it be if we omit treacle as we don't get it here any other option or can we make without it too

[@MysteryBaker]

Where are you from you can use molasses as a substitute xx hope that helps xx

[@Lincoln-m4e]

Ok thanks I'm from india

[@MysteryBaker]

@@Lincoln-m4e oh that's lovely to hear x Let me know how it turns out xx

[@wondergalc431]

My cake tins are only 1 and half inches high... How long should bake it for

[@MysteryBaker]

Claudette Christian just to add if it's not ready then keep adding 15 minute increments to the cooking time until your satisfied it's ready x

[@pastbehind25]

I am going to attempt this, this Xmas although I am unsure of the mixed spice?

[@MysteryBaker]

That's brilliant! Keep me posted how it turns out xx

[@pastbehind25]

@@MysteryBaker I will most definitely!!!!!! I'm completely in love with British food and culture ...

[@MysteryBaker]

@@pastbehind25 oh really well you'll enjoy my channel as I'll be doing a lot of British Baking! Where are you from? Xx

[@pastbehind25]

@@MysteryBaker I live in West Virginia USA ...I work as a baker.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@pastbehind25 Wow, well I'm so glad you found my page and we have a common love and that's baking! Xx

[@sarahellis1500]

Hi did you manage to do your recipe for a 6” Christmas cake?

[@MysteryBaker]

I baked it today Sarah, so I have to edit it tomorrow, so it will be uploaded Thursdau for you xx

[@sarahellis1500]

@@MysteryBaker thank you! I’m baking your 8” today. Fingers crossed 🙂 do you ever put nuts and ground almonds in?

[@MysteryBaker]

@@sarahellis1500 Oooh wonderful let me know how it goes. You can add nuts if you wish, I dont simply because I prefer a smoother bite and dont enjoy the crunch. But feel free to do so. Yes I have my own recipe that I add ground almonds to, but as this is for beginners, I dont want it to have a complex list of ingredients and to be fair theres not a real significant difference with the taste xx hope that helps? And happy Baking to you xxx

[@sarahellis1500]

Yes that helps thank you. I had bought ground almonds, chopped nuts and lemons but then I found your recipe and decided to do that instead.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@sarahellis1500 Well Sarah, you wont be disappointed I can assure you of that. Please let me know how it goes xxx

[@xmc7189]

Can you give us the written recipe for this 10 inch one

[@MysteryBaker]

The ingredients are listed below in the description box

[@fayeseery6509]

@@MysteryBaker how do i find the description box

[@hildafernandes3910]

Hi Liza Hilda here good morning.. 'just wanted to check if the qty for blank treacle. Golden syrup mixed spice and nutmeg.. Is the qty sufficient for this large qty.?

[@MysteryBaker]

Morning 😀 1 to 2 heaped tbsp of black treacle, half to 1 tbsp of golden syrup (optional), level teaspoon of mixed spice (dont be tempted to put more spice in, as it is extremely powerful) xx

[@hildafernandes3910]

What difference does golden syrup does to the cake as I bought it since I thought it was a must to use it

[@hildafernandes3910]

It will just lie like this after Christmas.. Can it be used in other baking such as granola bars or date bars

[@MysteryBaker]

@@hildafernandes3910 I say optional because some countries cant get hold of it. I use it in all my Christmas cakes as it adds just that little extra to the richness of the cake. Xx

[@MysteryBaker]

@@hildafernandes3910 I use it on pancakes like you would maple syrup, it makes flapjacks and yes granola bars oh and treacle pudding .... I put in my porridge instead of sugar x xx To be honest it's the black treacle that wont be used much. X

[@luisanieddu681]

Vorrei le dosi in Italiano per poterla realizzare, grazie mille.

[@MysteryBaker]

Cerchero xx

[@robertgoh7420]

I use salted butter

[@MysteryBaker]

I have before too, it's all about personal preference really ❤🥧

[@leonroberts5556]

THIS SEEM GREAT AS IM TRYING TO MAKE A CAKE LIKE MY MUM USED TO DO BUT IM A NOVICE COMPLETE BEGINNER, ON OTHER RECIPES THEY SAY USE GROUND ALMONDS IN THE MIX AND MY MUM NOW SAYS SHE NEVER PUT SPICES IN AS IDID NOT LIKE SHE IS TOO ILL NOW TO HELP ME SO IM JUST TRYING BUT THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO IT WAS GREAT

[@MysteryBaker]

Oh yes this is a traditional recipe without ground almonds so would be perfect for you to try. Let me know how it goes xxx

[@leonroberts5556]

IVE WILL IVE GOT MY RAISINS IN SOAK WITH BRANDY NOW SO WHAT DO I PRE HEAT THE OVEN TO AND WHAT TEMP DO I BAKE IT AND FOR HOW LONG I ASK THIS BECAUSE I MADE ONE YESTERDAY WITHOUT THE BRANDY OR SPICES AND IBAKED IT AT 180 FOR 45 MINS THEN THE BERO BOOK SAID 150 FOR 3,5 HOURS WELL GOOD JOB I WAS WATCHING IT AS IT WAS DONE AFTER 1 HOUR AND THANK YOU FOR YOU KIND REPLY REGARDS KEITH

[@MysteryBaker]

@@leonroberts5556 if you are using a 10 inch cake tin and using the weights in my recipe you will need it on 140 if it is a fan assisted oven. At 3 hours check the cake but not before. Place cocktail stick or knife in centre of cake if it comes out clean it's ready. If not keep it in oven for 15 mins and check again. Repeat this process until the stick or knife comes out clean. I hope that helps xxx

[@bakersfun5480]

Hi maam, can i know which size of your cake comes to 1kg? Please advise. Thank you

[@MysteryBaker]

I'm not quite sure if I'm understanding your question but the 6 inch version would come in around 1kg if you were to add the measurements together. Can I ask, why you need the weight? Thanks

[@bakersfun5480]

@@MysteryBaker yes maam, I saw your recipe for 6 inch, 8 and 10 inch fruit cake. I want to know which one of these recipes come to 1 kg fruit cake after baking.

[@bakersfun5480]

The reason I am asking is because someone wants me to bake cake for 1kg and not so sure which of your recipe will come to 1kg after baking. That is my question maam.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@bakersfun5480 I'd suggest the 8 inch Christmas cake recipe. If you add all the dried fruit including peel and cherries, sultanas, currants and raisins it comes in around 1kg, hope that helps you? Xx

[@bakersfun5480]

@@MysteryBaker thank you so much maam. You are so helpful.

[@fayeseery6509]

How to find written recipie please

[@yaminirawat5271]

How do we bake it in pressure cooker

[@MysteryBaker]

Yamini Rawat I think it would be better cooked in the oven if you're following this recipe xx

[@madhuradonde9119]

I I didn't get black treacle what can I use????

[@MysteryBaker]

Madhura Donde Hi there, you could use Molasses as a substitute .. hope that helps xx

[@geminil2415]

Just use golden syrup, if you need to darken your cake use a bit of gravy browning.Please don't mistake this for gravy salt,it is in a bottle.

[@sarahvincent3431]

My fruit in my fridge from 3 plus yrs ago that how m6 dad made his,,,

[@deivadhevan782]

Flour how.many grams?

[@MysteryBaker]

450g, the full recipe is listed in description box below. X

[@joannecondry3156]

14:51 14:53 ​@@MysteryBaker

[@russellhodgson4664]

Great Video thanks for sharing

[@MysteryBaker]

Thank you xxx

[@fayeseery6509]

How do i find the recipie please

[@MysteryBaker]

Full recipe is detailed in the description box 🙂

[@fayeseery6509]

@@MysteryBaker sorry cant find description box

[@MysteryBaker]

@@fayeseery6509 read under video and click on the word 'more' it should drop down the description box

[@fayeseery6509]

@@MysteryBaker thank you very much found it

[@MysteryBaker]

@@fayeseery6509 great stuff xx

[@leegibling3913]

Nice commentary - gonna give this a go and feed the fruit with alcohol starting 1 September is that ok or too early?

[@MysteryBaker]

Thank you so much xx Oh its never to early for alcohol ! 😂 On a serious note, I'd only feed it once a fortnight during September through to mid October building up to once a week Through November and December. I hope if you do try my recipe, that you keep me posted on how it went xxx

[@leegibling3913]

@@MysteryBaker i will surely let you know. This is my first Christmas Cake and i am contemplating doing it in a Dutch Oven in a Kamado grill. It could go seriously fantastic or tits up and in the bin. Nothing ventured, nothing gained hen.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@leegibling3913 sorry for late reply as I haven't been getting my notifications. Wow a Dutch oven, very interesting. Please let me know how it turns out, if you do use that method? Xx

[@joycedurand8958]

To Lee Gibling...too expensive to trash. 😣

[@claremaina6023]

No baking powder?

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi Clare no this recipe does not require it. You want a denser texture to an average sponge cake. I hope that helps? Xx

[@janie1288]

Hi it’s a shame you didn’t show how to incorporate all the eggs without the batter curdling.

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi there xx that method of adding flour and eggs together ... stops curdling. That's why I showed the best method for the Christmas Cake which is especially good for the beginner x

[@deivadhevan782]

Eggs how many

[@MysteryBaker]

8 eggs. xx

[@fayeseery6509]

Written recipie please

[@MysteryBaker]

Check description box x

[@HS-pz3sq]

4 to 5 hours is a bit long!

[@MysteryBaker]

Bumbles, try my 6 or 8 inch cake recipe, takes less in the oven

[@ursulapivott8816]

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