How to make a 6 inch Traditional British Christmas Cake - For Beginners

[@ice7647]

I followed your last years resipy it was awsome according to my family

[@MysteryBaker]

Oh how wonderful, so glad your family loved it xxx

[@dreammachine8315]

as a 74 year old man I have never made a cake in my life but I wanted to learn in memory of my late wife - this video made it so easy to learn how to do it - my result 1 nice (not perfect) cake that I am sure my late wife would be pleased with - thank you so much. shows you are never to old to learn something new

[@MysteryBaker]

What a lovely story and I have no doubt, your late wife would be so proud of you! And yes, you're never to old to try something new. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@titzalinabumscrew2511]

Made 3 of these today , it’s my first foray into Christmas cake and I can’t believe how amazing it’s they’ve turned out . Your unabashed love for the cake is what sold it to me , thank you ❤

[@MysteryBaker]

@@titzalinabumscrew2511 How lovely of you to say that, thank you. I'm so pleased they've turned out well for you. 🥰 xx

[@juliegill880]

I made this cake today and it’s delicious! First time I’ve ever attempted to make a Christ as cake and so happy it was a success. Thank you!🙏🏻

[@MysteryBaker]

Thank you Julie ❤️ I'm so pleased you gave it a go!! If you do decide to feed it with brandy, it will elevate the flavours further. Check out my video on how to feed the cake. Merry Christmas 🤶 🎄 ❤️

[@sylsuthss]

Made the 8 inch last year and now in the process of making 4 x 6 inches to give out as it was a hit with the family

[@MysteryBaker]

Wonderful news Syl ... Happy Baking 😊 🎂❤️⭐️

[@sylsuthss]

Wow! its that time of year again. About to start my process today of baking. This year I will be making 12 for friends and family. Really do love this Christmas cake recipe

[@JaneWilliams-i6j]

Lovely,would it be same amount of mixture fir a square tin,thanks

[@MysteryBaker]

It wouldn't be as deep and would require less baking time x

[@RS-wj5gf]

Hi is it ok to swap raisins with dried apricots or other dried fruits. Family is not much into raisins and.currants...

[@MysteryBaker]

@RS-wj5gf Yes you can, chopped dried dates, figs, prunes as well as apricots, are suitable xx

[@mariawylie612]

Best ever recipe to follow really super easy straight forward and simple

[@MysteryBaker]

Oh thank you Marie, that's made my day! Happy Christmas 🎄 💓

[@bevtickner4899]

At last someone has put all the ingredients on the side ,very helpful thanks

[@MysteryBaker]

Thanks Bev, glad it helps you 🍰🎄🍰

[@harrietmary3859]

Hi beautiful one thanks for the tip the thing instead of brandy can I use any fruit juice? Please kindly reply thanks GBU

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi Harriet 👋 Yes you can, fresh orange juice works well with this recipe. Hope that helps? Xx

[@harrietmary3859]

@@MysteryBaker thank you for your advice and replied very fast may your channel be blessed by God and may God bless your generous heart and continue to bless your hands of work continually thank you for upload this Christmas cake waiting to try and I will come back to you to comment till now good bye

[@MysteryBaker]

@@harrietmary3859 Thank you very much indeed Harriet 🙂 God Bless and Happy Baking 🎂❤️

[@devlevine2782]

Thank You for the Recipe. Making this for myself. How many years will this keep?

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi Dev, happy baking 🎂. I've heard of christmas cakes lasting years, but in order to enjoy it at its best, I would suggest eating within a 3 month aging period.

[@lauriemarriott9573]

Thanks so very much and I’m on it in 2023 Xmas, thee night before Xmas, well 3 weeks to be precise ❤

[@MysteryBaker]

Brilliant 👏 Please let me know how it goes? Happy Baking 😊 xx

[@lauriemarriott9573]

Defo!

[@MysteryBaker]

@@lauriemarriott9573 ❤️🎄

[@anthonymcintyre9096]

Hi Baked three of the Christmas cakes today. The house smells lovely and all have turned out beautiful. I plan to do the Bannoffe next. Would you be so kind as to do a fudge recipe? Find your instructions easy to follow. Kind regards Anthony

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi Anthony so glad you enjoyed following my Christmas Cake recipe 😋 The Banoffee pie is delightful. I may do a fudge cake in the 🍂 autumn 🥮, so keep a look out later in the year ❤️🙂

[@joharris7795]

Thank you. Brilliant video.Am always wanting to try different recipes for Xmas cakes.

[@MysteryBaker]

Thank you too and if you do try this recipe please let me know how it goes. ❤

[@karinslaughter8617]

Best best best Christmas Cake 1st attempt and its a winner

[@MysteryBaker]

Amazing to hear! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 xxx

[@sarahellis1500]

Instead of an airtight container could I wrap it in clingfilm after the grease proof and foil?

[@MysteryBaker]

Yes Sarah, I cant see any problem with that at all. 🥰 xx

[@sarahellis1500]

@@MysteryBaker great thanks for your help!🙂

[@MysteryBaker]

@@sarahellis1500 My pleasure 🥰

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi Everypone ... this 6 inch Christmas cake is small enough for my beginners to easily handle and yet big enough to feed the family. Enjoy xxx

[@abrahammathews2020]

Really loved the video.. I wonder what it tastes like?. Is the taste similar to the chritmas pudding cake that we get at the supermarkets?. Is there a video where you cut this cake?

[@MysteryBaker]

@@abrahammathews2020 Its even better than Christmas Pudding. I believe there probably is a video on my list of me cutting the cake. I really stand by my Christmas Cake recipe, it truly is beautiful xx ❤😊

[@abrahammathews2020]

Thank you MysteryBaker. Will definitely try this. I can't wait til Christmas.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@abrahammathews2020 Brilliant news, please let me know how it goes xx

[@justiceman9492]

Looks great..... Looks like a Cumbrian Christmas cake...

[@MysteryBaker]

Why, thank you 😊

[@sharifaiqbal186]

Hi Can I soak in orange juice.

[@MysteryBaker]

Yes absolutely x

[@sharifaiqbal186]

@@MysteryBaker Thankyou for replying .

[@MysteryBaker]

@@sharifaiqbal186 you're welcome x

[@christinerose4839]

Yes

[@tracybower7645]

I put loads of apricots in my cake .fig and dates.i don't put raising or currents in the mix or mix peel.

[@MysteryBaker]

Sounds lovely, there are so many variations... this is a Traditional British Christmas cake recipe, with traditional currants sultanas and raisins. I believe in Scotland they use whiskey traditionally and here in England its predominately Brandy. In some countries they even use pineapple. xx 🥰

[@marilynroman8526]

Hi thank you for the tutorial. But I want to know, do I brush brandy over when cake is still hot to soak in faster?

[@MysteryBaker]

Feeding the cake with brandy is done over a period of time. You can soak when warm but it will need feeding a few times prior to decorating or eating. Check out my video on how to feed Christmas cake xx

[@rosamundswetman704]

Is 140 degrees a fan oven setting?

[@amandajones6481]

I want to make a small Christmas cake this year for a couple I'm friends with, and your recipe is perfect. When you feed the cake with the brandy, how much do you pour over it? Also, I live in Australia and we have some delicious dessert wines that would go very well with Christmas cake, such as Orange Muscat and Tokay. Do you think I could put Orange Muscat in the the fruit before making the cake? The other thing I wanted to ask is are there recipes for glace peel because the stuff we get here is inedible!! LOL It really is, 🤣 so I'm happy to make my own. Thanks, from Amanda Jones in Melbourne ❤❤❤

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi Amanda, firstly Muscat would be great with this recipe. (Although Brandy is just a little more traditional and fuses slightly better with the decadent flavours of the cake), just Soak the dried fruits prior to baking in around 3 Tablespoons of the Brandy or Muscat. After baking I'd feed the cake with 2 Tablespoons of the dessert wine/ or Brandy once a week up until start of December and then one final time before decorating or cutting. Yes mixed peel isn't great to eat right from the packet it's bitter and strong. Trust me though, once it's soaked overnight and baked in this cake, the flavour is subtle and the peel softens and becomes more delicate. It does add the perfect balance, to make this cake amazing. If you're unsure just add 10g less. But I would recommend adding it. Hope that helps. Please let me know how it goes? Happy Baking 😊 🎂 xxx

[@olaidealimalawal1831]

Hello.I need messurments if i am using mixed fruits not individual fruits but already mixed fruits.

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi Olaide, simply add up the fruit measurements and that will give you how much mixed fruit you'll need to buy.

[@pm5095]

Looks amazing 😍 will try. I only have traditional oven ( no fan) how much temperature and how time will i need? Also when before Christmas should i put icing and marzipan?

[@cazzag8254]

Nice recipe, very sensually presented 😁 Just to ask what would be the temperature if using a fan assisted oven. And what if I decided to cook this in a halogen oven, what would be the timings and temps to suit.

[@MysteryBaker]

It's 160 degrees if fan assisted Cazza. I am unsure on cooking with Halogen so would not be able to help you there xx

[@lovedsilva5911]

Hi...lovely tutorial and thank u for it....what do we substitute for the alcohol to soak the fruits?..thanx in advance

[@MysteryBaker]

Thank you for your lovely comment. I would recommend fresh orange juice as a great non alcoholic substitute. Again dont over do it, between 2 to 4 tablespoon will be enough. Anymore than that will make it too over powering. Hope that helps? Xx

[@xmc7189]

How do you increase the ingredients to make a larger cake?

[@MysteryBaker]

Check out my other tutorials, I have an 8 inch 10 inch and 6 inch tutorials xx

[@valld5850]

Hi, u didn't mention about any raising agent??

[@MysteryBaker]

Yes that's right, my recipe doesn't use raising agent. The reason for this, is first, because the taste and texture without raising agent is superior and secondly, sometimes the large amount of fruit and the use of a raising agent, can cause the cake to rise too much and fruit to sink. Hope that helps? 😀 x

[@dulangakodituwakku896]

Hi, the baking tray you use is 6* 3 inches or 6*2? I have heard in 6*2 trays is for 500g. If so what are the changes in the recipe. Please advise thanks

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi There Dulanga. This recipe is for 6 inch cake tin 3 inches high. It will be fine, just use same recipe. It will fill the pan to the top and will just need your baking times extending. Hope that helps? X

[@patadela3864]

Hi there! Happy New Year 2022 🎉 This cake looks so delicious. Do I keep the soaked mixed fruit overnight in the fridge?

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi there, I generally keep mine covered just sat on the worktop, but its entirely up to you xx

[@patadela3864]

@@MysteryBaker Thanks for your prompt response. 😃 Will try to bake this.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@patadela3864 My Pleasure and all the best for 2022 xx

[@HS-pz3sq]

Can I also use the boiling method?

[@MysteryBaker]

Yes Bumbles I'm sure you could. Ive never used the boiling method before, so please let me know how it turns out xx

[@premaranimany1446]

Hi Ma'am! This cake looks amazing but I just have a few question. 1) If I wish to add nuts, how much, how and when do I add them in the batter. 2) Are there any other alchohol that I can use in this recipe for both the soaking & feeding? Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe. And not to mention your adorable banter....just love it!

[@MysteryBaker]

Firstly, thank you very much for your kind comments 😊 Of course you can add nuts to this recipe, I'd suggest chopping them rather than leaving them whole and to this particular recipe I'd add around 50g - 60g. Add them to the batter at the same time you add the fruit. You can use your favourite, but traditionally Brandy, Whiskey or Rum work so well with recipe. I hope that helps? Happy Baking ❤😊

[@cazzag8254]

I use half brandy and half amaretto because I love the almond flavour.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@cazzag8254 Yummy 😊❤

[@vixis]

I made this and I'd take a photo but my husband ate it. In one sitting!!

[@MysteryBaker]

Haha!! I love it!! You'll have to make another one now! ❤🎄🍰🎄❤

[@eford5564]

Thank you so much for your recipe. My husband is English and we live in America so he always liked to have something from home but I haven't been able to make a decent one in our 23 years of marriage after several attempts so I gave up. I'm determined to make one this year with your recipe to make him happy. We don't have Black Treacle here so my husband told me to try with molasse so again not sure how it will come out. Wish me luck. Merry Christmas.

[@MysteryBaker]

How lovely of you. Yes Molasses is a great subtitute for Black Treacle. I have every confidence in you and I promise you won't be disappointed with my recipe. Happy Christmas ❤😊🎄

[@christinerose4839]

Amazon sells black and golden syrup

[@angelawalker796]

Hi, my son is getting married on 15th July and wants me to make his wedding cake i am using your recipe just a few quick question's when should I make the cakes ,and can I use amaretto as he doesn't like brandy or will amaretto give it a funny taste hope you can help 💕

[@MysteryBaker]

How wonderful and I'm sure you'll do just fine. Yes you can use a variety of different subtitutes to Brandy. Amaretto, Rum, Sherry etc. Let me know how you get on? Happy Baking? 🥧🎂🥧❤

[@angelawalker796]

@@MysteryBaker Thank you for getting back to me should I be making the cakes now or is it to early thanks for your help. I made your cake last week and it was lovely it was eaten the same day by every one, but was made with only orange juice they want an Amaretto one for wedding thanks again for your help ❤️

[@MysteryBaker]

@@angelawalker796 So glad you enjoyed my recipe. I'd definitely make plans to make the cake soon. If you're intending to feed the cake with Ameretto, leading up to decorating the cake I would not do it as many times as when using Brandy, as it may overpower the cake. Instead I'd suggest doing it once or twice only. Hope that helps xx

[@angelawalker796]

@@MysteryBaker thanks very much for your help i will start making them this weekend thanks again 💕

[@MysteryBaker]

@@angelawalker796 Pleasure, let me know how you get on xx

[@xmc7189]

What is your baking temperature?

[@MysteryBaker]

All Baking temperatures are in the description box xx

[@paulaunsworth4463]

Thanks for sharing your Christmas cake recipe. I'm going to make one. Soon!! .🎅🎄1st time ever. It looks delicious x

[@MysteryBaker]

Oh thank you Paula, if you give this cake recipe a try, you wont be disappointed. Happy Baking & keep me posted as to how it worked out ❤

[@Belle1900]

Hello, from Texas! Could you please let me know what the depth of the 6inch cake tin is? Thank you.

[@MysteryBaker]

Welcome Belle, you'll need a 3 inch high cake tin. Oh and I believe you can use molasses as a substitute for black treacle. If you decide to try this cake, please let me know how it goes ❤

[@Belle1900]

@@MysteryBaker , thank you! I was thinking the same about the black treacle sub. I am so happy that you posted a smaller Christmas cake recipe today. Only my husband and myself here for the holiday and this 6inch size should be perfect. Yes, I will let you know how the cake turns out. Now for the big question - will I be able to NOT take a taste BEFORE Christmas? hee hee :-)

[@MysteryBaker]

@@Belle1900 Haha yes, you'll have to be patient, as they say... great things come to those, that wait 😂 Oh yes a 6 inch is a perfect size for you both. I'm going to be doing a tutorial on making homemade marzipan for this cake, which may interest you too. Happy baking, I promise you wont be disappointed ❤

[@xtusvincit5230]

Is British mixed spice what Americans call pumpkin spice?

[@MysteryBaker]

Absolutely, they sometimes vary in quantity of ingredients but they are the same spices. Hope that helps? X

[@xtusvincit5230]

@@MysteryBaker Many thanks. I'll go get some pumpkin spice then. Have a good day!

[@MysteryBaker]

@@xtusvincit5230 Let me know how it goes xx

[@christinerose4839]

I find all spice for this cake

[@christinerose4839]

@@xtusvincit5230 the store sell all spice in the U S

[@bakersfun5480]

What is the weight of this cake ma'am?

[@MysteryBaker]

It's very heavy that's for sure, due to the amount of fruit 🤣 xx

[@bakersfun5480]

@@MysteryBaker Thank you😍. Ma'am I want to know if we can feel the brandy in the fruit after baking the cake. I gave someone my fruit cake and she is saying she can't taste the brandy in the cake. I am a bit puzzled. Do I put a lot of brandy in the cake? I followed what is required for the cake. So I really want to know ur opinion ma'am. Thank you.

[@MysteryBaker]

@@bakersfun5480 You won't get the boozy taste in the cake, just by soaking the fruit, the night prior to baking. You need to feed the cake afterwards. Here's my video explaining how to feed your cake and why you need to feed your cake with Brandy kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4WYaoxnhaZqlbM

[@bakersfun5480]

@@MysteryBaker ok understand. My customer ordered last and ask me to deliver the cake this week. In that situation I can't feed the cake. I only did once coz I baked it a week ago. If this is the case, how to handle this situation maam?

[@MysteryBaker]

@@bakersfun5480 Im not sure if I'm understanding your question fully. Just ensure you make the cake a minimum of a week in advance of when the cake is due. Then feed 1 - 2 tablespoons of brandy daily for 6 -7 days. Hope that helps xx

[@LauraBidingCitizen]

Hello! I just came across your channel, firstly, congratulations on your new home! I’m also in the process of moving into my first property, I’m disabled & I’m moving into my own little bungalow & I can’t wait! My parents love Christmas cake (& I’m afraid I don’t.. I know I know! But I’m eyeing up some of your other delicious bakes instead for a little cake treat this Christmas !) - my mother sadly got diagnosed with dementia this year, but I’d still love to keep things as normal as I can. She was always the cake baker so I’m a bit daunted, so I’ll be trying your Christmas cake recipe! Just a few questions; does it matter really on the size of the tin? I’d rather use what we have so I just wanted to check. I think ours are just wider & flatter, unsure on size until I have a rummage, but wanted to check regardless. Secondly, is 140C for fan assisted? Thank you so much! Take care xx

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi Laura so pleased you found me 😊 Wishing you happiness in your new home too. How lovely of you to continue your mothers tradition of Christmas Cake baking. I'm sure you'll do a wonderful job! Interestingly enough, I will be uploading a video on Monday just for beginners, on what equipment you'll need to make your first ever Christmas Cake. I do cover cake tins in that video, so hit the bell and you'll be notified when I upload. I would recommend investing in at least one 6 inch or 8 inch cake tin that is 3 inches high. Otherwise if its baked in tins that are shallow the baking times will be less otherwise it could burn. And finally in answer to your question on temperature, yes its 140 if it's a fan assisted oven. Have a wonderful day and feel free to ask me any other questions you may have. Happy Baking 😊🍰❤

[@franciscadominga2905]

Se agradece los ingredientes en 🇪🇸 Español de ser posible gracias

[@maureendaly5990]

Ingredients as you go along would be good.

[@ablakes]

My 6 inch cake came out rock hard at the sides. I had it in the oven at 325 convection heat for 2 hours 30 minutes. I think for my oven I would check it after 1 hour 30 minutes. It taste great but crunchy so I am going to try again and bake it less time.

[@MysteryBaker]

I think your oven is on too high try turning it down to around 140c if fan assisted or 275f. Hope that helps ❤🎄 x

[@ablakes]

Yes I should have had it 225 not 325. Have to make it again round 2 coming up

[@MysteryBaker]

@@ablakes You can do it, I have every faith ❤🎄❤

[@sukoluhletshuma5551]

Please wish me lucky I want to bake my own wedding cake for December. I hope I do it well☺️

[@MysteryBaker]

Oh that's so lovely. I'm sure you will do a wonderful job. I hope my tutorial helps in some way 🎂❤🎂

[@stellabinny4275]

Absolutely loved this simple yet detailed video. Have my fruits soaking and gonna follow your recipe to the T. A question though, I'm using and aluminium cake tin for baking. Can I cover the outside of the cake tin with plain aluminum foil instead of greaseproof paper?

[@MysteryBaker]

Hi Stella, I'm so pleased you enjoyed my tutorial. 🥰 In answer to your question, yes of course you can, just ensure you wrap it higher than the cake tin, the same as I did with the greaseproof paper. Happy baking ... please let me know how it turns out 🎅❤

[@stellabinny4275]

@@MysteryBaker the cake came put perfect 👌 😍. Thanks a ton MysteryBaker 🤗 And I couldn't resist myself so cut an edge and sneaked a peek and a bite 😬

[@MysteryBaker]

@@stellabinny4275 How wonderful, I'm so pleased. I'm asking my lovely subscribers to send me pics of their Christmas cakes, if you're interested. I'm going to put a little video together, featuring all your Christmas cake creations. If youd like to send your Christmas cake pic, find me on Instagram 'hodgsonxlisa' or facebook 'Mystery Baker' ❤ I'm so happy it turned out well for you 🎄🎅🎄🎅 xx

[@estherng6496]

Thank you for your recipe .🙏🌹

[@MysteryBaker]

My absolute pleasure ❤

[@janecull5959]

Thank you for the brilliant recipe. I've never made one before. I did add some lemon and orange zest and a few chopped almonds. I've just put it in the oven. I will let you know how it turns out. Also I'm with you on the cliff Richard music.

[@MysteryBaker]

Wonderful news.. it will begin to fill your home with the wonderful smell of Christmas, soon enough. Oh yes keep me posted xx

[@bakersfun5480]

Hi, maam, can i use 6 inch square pan instead of round pan? Thank you

[@MysteryBaker]

You'd need to increase ingredients, so you're better off using my 8 inch christmas cake recipe if you have a 7 inch square tin. If you only have a 6 inch square tin, when using 8 inch cake recipe, there will be a little left over. So you can always make yourself a little tester cake too. X

[@bakersfun5480]

@@MysteryBaker so i can't make that 6 inch round cake in 6 inch square pan? Is it because it will be thin cake?

[@MysteryBaker]

@@bakersfun5480 You can, but it wont be a high cake and will also require less baking, as if you leave it in the oven the same time as the high round six inch... you'll burn it

[@bakersfun5480]

@@MysteryBaker yes understand. I need to adjust the baking time. Thank you maam

[@MysteryBaker]

@@bakersfun5480 😀🥰😀🥰

[@russellhodgson4664]

AMAZING 😍

[@MysteryBaker]

Awwww thank you xx

[@anishasan7538]

hiii

[@MysteryBaker]

Hello 👋

[@TheSimonsDen]

Thank you for sharing your recipe with everyone😊as the message of Christmas is to share Love & Happiness with others. Do check out my recipe of Christmas Cake @ Thanks

[@MysteryBaker]

I'll be sure to pop over and see you. Merry Christmas 🎄❤🎄

[@TheSimonsDen]

@@MysteryBaker Merry Christmas to you too

[@MysteryBaker]

@@TheSimonsDen 🎄❤🎄

[@princessbruce385]

Convert measures to English

[@henriettagoldsmith5056]

Too much talking talking talking......😮😮😮😮. Glad you are not my neighbour.😂😂😂😂

[@MysteryBaker]

... And A Merry Christmas 🎅 To You