Thank you! Didn't make one last year... felt like something was missing.. This is so great that it can be made close to Christmas.... so no excuse this year 😊
I didn't make one last year Kathy - my heart wasn't in it as my mum was in hospital and it was only my second Christmas without her and not going to her house. You know I was sorry that I hadn't made one when Christmas Day came. I made some mini ones for my Uncle in the UK and posted them over to him. I'm definately making one this year it's not Christmas without one x
So sorry about your mom. Can totally relate.... Didn't even put up the tree last year. Thank you for this. Feel encouraged to make this one a joyous and merry one this year. Keeping in mind the reason for this special day of celebration. 🤗
Yes wrap in greaseproof paper and tin foil - feed once a week - keep in a cool place . If you put marzipan on - put it on a week before you ice it . Am planning on doing a part 2 to this video with marzipan and royal icing hopefully get it out next week :)
@@ScrummyTV thank you I have never made this type of cake I did make your Irish cake it came out so nice I was going to make that for Xmas but now I will try this one. Sorry I typed THAN instead of Thank. Can't wait for part 2.
Hey Susan I'm delighted you made the irish cake and if you make this you wont be disappointed, they fight over it in my house when I make it :-) Part 2 will be out this weekend. Thanks very much.
Just put the cake in the owen. I am so excited to taste it. Is it possible to freeze it or store it in aluminium foil until Christmas? Best whishes from Norway.
Yes it can be frozen for up to 12 month Gunn but if it's for Christmas just wrap in greaseproof/parchment paper and aluminium foil and it will be perfect. If you feed with alcohol it prolongs the life too when it's not frozen. Thank you for your comment. Nice to get one all the way from Norway. Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2022 x
Is this the 8" fruit cake recipe that you made In a loaf tin and decorated the loaf Christmas cake with marzipan and icing? I have looked for the Christmas cake loaf. Can you Help? Valerie.
Hi Valerie yes this is the cake I based the 2Ib loaf cake on but this size is to big for a 2b loaf tin . I use about three quarters of the ingredient . Here is the recipe to fit the loaf tin. The Fruit Cake • ½ cup + 3 tbsp (150g/5 oz) Unsalted Butter (room temperature). • ¾ cup + 2 tbsp (175g/7 oz ) Dark/Light Brown Sugar. • 1 ¼ cup + 2 tbsp (200g/7 oz) Sultanas. • 1 ¼ cup + 2 tbsp (200g/7 oz) Mixed Fruit. • 10 Gláce Cherries, cut in half. • 4 tbsps Whiskey/Brandy. • 1 Orange - Zest and Juice. • 3 Medium Eggs. • ¾ cup (75g/2 ½ oz) Ground Almonds. • ¼ cup (75g/2 ½ oz) Almonds & Hazelnuts (chopped or whole). • 1 cup + 1 tbsp (175g/7 oz) Plain Flour. • 1 tsp Mixed Spice. Oven Temperatures: • Preheat the oven: Fan Oven: 110°C/220°F. Oven: 130°C/260°F. Gas Mark 2. Method: To make the fruit cake: 1. Line a 2IB Loaf tin (my tin measures 8 ½ inches x 4 ½ inches and depth of 2 inches ) with parchment paper. 2. Place the butter, sugar, fruit, orange zest, orange juice and whiskey into a large saucepan. 3. Bring to a slow boil, stirring until the butter has melted. 4. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes. 5. Preheat the oven to the above temperatures. 6. When the fruit mixture is cool, stir in the egg, ground almonds and nuts. You may chop the nuts up if you prefer them this way. 7. Stir in the flour and mixed spice and mix until fully combined. 8. Spoon the mixture into the lined cake tin and smooth the top out evenly with the back of a spoon. 9. Bake for 1 ½ to 2 hours, check the cake is done by inserting a skewer into the centre - if it comes out clean, then the cake is cooked. 10. Remove the cake from the oven and poke holes in the warm cake with a skewer making sure the skewer goes all the way to the bottom. 11. Pour 1 tablespoon of whiskey/brandy over the top of the cake. 12. Allow to cool completely before wrapping in parchment/greaseproof paper and then tinfoil. 13. Repeat feeding the cake once a week until 1 week before Christmas when you cover it in marzipan and white icing. 14. To cover with Marzipan: Brush the cake with some marmalade/apricot jam before rolling out the marzipan to the size you want. 15. Place the marzipan on the cake and press down gently. 16. To cover with Fondant Icing: If using fondant icing brush the top of the marzipan with a little water so the fondant sticks. 17. Roll out the fondant icing and cut it to the size you need. Place on top of the marzipan and press down gently. 18. Decorate as you like - if you have leftover fondant colour with gel food colours and cut-out decorations for the top or add a Christmas-themed cake topper. 19. Mmm, Scrummy!!!
Hi Heather the recipe is in the description box under the recipe if you select show all you should see it there . If not let me know and will get it to you:) Thanks for the comment
Hi Heather, the full recipe is in the video's description. Click "SHOW MORE" under the name of the video and it will expand to show you a comprehensive recipe and method.
Hi Scrummy.... Fruit and pans are ready 😊. Now to ensure cake doesn't sink in the middle 🤞. Which sadly has happened in the past, using similar method /recipe. Any tips or suggestions will be appreciated. 1. No I didn't open the oven during baking. 😅 2. Wasn't necessary to coat the fruit with flour... As I mentioned recipe was also "pot method". Look forward to hearing from you. TIA
If you have any questions about this one-pot Christmas Fruit Cake then please leave me a comment and I will reply ASAP. Happy Baking everyone! 🙂
Hi Katrina is it to early to start making Christmas cakes I got my ingredients thanks 😊
Lovely thanks for sharing l on watch for the next video. 👍🎄🎄
Thanks so much 😊
Wow! I can't wait to make this! :-)
Hope you like it!
Wow , you make it look so easy. I am going to try your recipe. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure 😊
What a lovely recipe I’m going to make this cake this weekend thankyou 😊
Thank you Kimberley it's a simple one to make too as well as tasting good. x
I made this at christmas and it was incredible ! Thank you so much for these recipes ! ❤️ I did the icing in your other video too it wss fabulous xx
You are so welcome! Delighted you enjoyed it. Am thinking of making my cakes soon and feeding them for longer this year . x
I really need to make this cake this year!!
It's nice and easy Laura. I like it because it's all in one pot method so pretty quick and cuts down on the washing :)
Wow impressive. Looks so good with all the different fruit and nuts. Thanks!
Thank you Edgar for your comment - I love fruit cake for Christmas :)
Thank you! Didn't make one last year... felt like something was missing.. This is so great that it can be made close to Christmas.... so no excuse this year 😊
I didn't make one last year Kathy - my heart wasn't in it as my mum was in hospital and it was only my second Christmas without her and not going to her house. You know I was sorry that I hadn't made one when Christmas Day came. I made some mini ones for my Uncle in the UK and posted them over to him. I'm definately making one this year it's not Christmas without one x
So sorry about your mom. Can totally relate.... Didn't even put up the tree last year. Thank you for this. Feel encouraged to make this one a joyous and merry one this year. Keeping in mind the reason for this special day of celebration. 🤗
Thank you and I feel the same about this year Kathy @@kathydean6491
Your cake looks lovely and it was so easy to make.
Very easy & I love it too x
Than you so much for sharing. If I make this cake now would it be ok for chritmas if i just keep feeding it. Take care
Yes wrap in greaseproof paper and tin foil - feed once a week - keep in a cool place . If you put marzipan on - put it on a week before you ice it . Am planning on doing a part 2 to this video with marzipan and royal icing hopefully get it out next week :)
@@ScrummyTV thank you I have never made this type of cake I did make your Irish cake it came out so nice I was going to make that for Xmas but now I will try this one. Sorry I typed THAN instead of Thank. Can't wait for part 2.
Hey Susan I'm delighted you made the irish cake and if you make this you wont be disappointed, they fight over it in my house when I make it :-) Part 2 will be out this weekend. Thanks very much.
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Just put the cake in the owen. I am so excited to taste it. Is it possible to freeze it or store it in aluminium foil until Christmas? Best whishes from Norway.
Yes it can be frozen for up to 12 month Gunn but if it's for Christmas just wrap in greaseproof/parchment paper and aluminium foil and it will be perfect. If you feed with alcohol it prolongs the life too when it's not frozen. Thank you for your comment. Nice to get one all the way from Norway. Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2022 x
@@ScrummyTV Thank you for your advice. Happy Christmas and best whishes for 2022 to you too! 🎄💕
Is this the 8" fruit cake recipe that you made In a loaf tin and decorated the loaf Christmas cake with marzipan and icing? I have looked for the Christmas cake loaf. Can you Help? Valerie.
Hi Valerie yes this is the cake I based the 2Ib loaf cake on but this size is to big for a 2b loaf tin . I use about three quarters of the ingredient . Here is the recipe to fit the loaf tin.
The Fruit Cake
• ½ cup + 3 tbsp (150g/5 oz) Unsalted Butter (room temperature).
• ¾ cup + 2 tbsp (175g/7 oz ) Dark/Light Brown Sugar.
• 1 ¼ cup + 2 tbsp (200g/7 oz) Sultanas.
• 1 ¼ cup + 2 tbsp (200g/7 oz) Mixed Fruit.
• 10 Gláce Cherries, cut in half.
• 4 tbsps Whiskey/Brandy.
• 1 Orange - Zest and Juice.
• 3 Medium Eggs.
• ¾ cup (75g/2 ½ oz) Ground Almonds.
• ¼ cup (75g/2 ½ oz) Almonds & Hazelnuts (chopped or whole).
• 1 cup + 1 tbsp (175g/7 oz) Plain Flour.
• 1 tsp Mixed Spice.
Oven Temperatures:
• Preheat the oven:
Fan Oven: 110°C/220°F.
Oven: 130°C/260°F.
Gas Mark 2.
Method:
To make the fruit cake:
1. Line a 2IB Loaf tin (my tin measures 8 ½ inches x 4 ½ inches and depth of 2 inches ) with parchment paper.
2. Place the butter, sugar, fruit, orange zest, orange juice and whiskey into a large saucepan.
3. Bring to a slow boil, stirring until the butter has melted.
4. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to the above temperatures.
6. When the fruit mixture is cool, stir in the egg, ground almonds and nuts. You may chop the nuts up if you prefer them this way.
7. Stir in the flour and mixed spice and mix until fully combined.
8. Spoon the mixture into the lined cake tin and smooth the top out evenly with the back of a spoon.
9. Bake for 1 ½ to 2 hours, check the cake is done by inserting a skewer into the centre - if it comes out clean, then the cake is cooked.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and poke holes in the warm cake with a skewer making sure the skewer goes all the way to the bottom.
11. Pour 1 tablespoon of whiskey/brandy over the top of the cake.
12. Allow to cool completely before wrapping in parchment/greaseproof paper and then tinfoil.
13. Repeat feeding the cake once a week until 1 week before Christmas when you cover it in marzipan and white icing.
14. To cover with Marzipan: Brush the cake with some marmalade/apricot jam before rolling out the marzipan to the size you want.
15. Place the marzipan on the cake and press down gently.
16. To cover with Fondant Icing: If using fondant icing brush the top of the marzipan with a little water so the fondant sticks.
17. Roll out the fondant icing and cut it to the size you need. Place on top of the marzipan and press down gently.
18. Decorate as you like - if you have leftover fondant colour with gel food colours and cut-out decorations for the top or add a Christmas-themed cake topper.
19. Mmm, Scrummy!!!
Thank you 😊
I have a question, when you make your 2lb loaf boiled fruit cake, do you double line your tin and parchment on the outside of the tin? Valerie.
I didn't line the the outside Valerie and it was fine. I double lined the inside x@@Valerie-xn9kg
Hi again could help I am not sure why the ground almond is used.
Hi Susan if you don't want to use ground almonds replace with plain flour:)
Could you please pop the recipe in the comments 😁 I'm doing my Christmas cakes tomorrow and this looks so quick and easy xx
Hi Heather the recipe is in the description box under the recipe if you select show all you should see it there . If not let me know and will get it to you:) Thanks for the comment
Hi Heather, the full recipe is in the video's description. Click "SHOW MORE" under the name of the video and it will expand to show you a comprehensive recipe and method.
Thank you xx
Hi Scrummy.... Fruit and pans are ready 😊. Now to ensure cake doesn't sink in the middle 🤞. Which sadly has happened in the past, using similar method /recipe. Any tips or suggestions will be appreciated.
1. No I didn't open the oven during baking. 😅
2. Wasn't necessary to coat the fruit with flour... As I mentioned recipe was also "pot method".
Look forward to hearing from you. TIA
just seeing your message my mother in law was over so was out with her and the kids yesterday.@@kathydean6491 I hope the cake turned out ok x