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Post by trisha on Oct 22, 2019 13:03:10 GMT
Last Friday night I made a Christmas cake.
We have a lovely vintage tea room, think loose leaf tea, tea pots and China cups and saucers. The couple who run it organize different events including afternoon tea, birthday parties, carol singing etc throughout the year.
Friday evening was a special. Everything was provided, all the ingredients and equipment for a charge. You bake the cake in your own oven. Another date has been arranged for the decorations.
It was a lovely, easy way to spend a couple of hours on a Friday evening.
Trisha
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Post by Jazzy on Oct 22, 2019 15:10:30 GMT
What a lovely idea Trisha, I have been thinking about making a cake this year, I haven't made one in quite a while, I usually buy one and marzipan and ice it, but last year it had a distinctive 'fake' alcohol taste which I didn't like at all.
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Post by 6herry on Oct 22, 2019 17:26:21 GMT
Last Friday night I made a Christmas cake. We have a lovely vintage tea room, think loose leaf tea, tea pots and China cups and saucers. The couple who run it organize different events including afternoon tea, birthday parties, carol singing etc throughout the year. Friday evening was a special. Everything was provided, all the ingredients and equipment for a charge. You bake the cake in your own oven. Another date has been arranged for the decorations. It was a lovely, easy way to spend a couple of hours on a Friday evening. Trisha I do like to see people running businesses that are genuinely good for their customers. That really sounds like one to me.  |
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Post by Lancashire Lass on Oct 23, 2019 21:48:31 GMT
I made a cake last Christmas and the last slice was eaten in August. No one but me ate any so I won’t be making one this year sadly. I enjoy making a cake using my great aunt’s recipe (she died in 1964 so it’s vintage) Seems sad that the family tradition is coming to an end.
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Post by 6herry on Oct 24, 2019 6:46:50 GMT
No-one ate it? You must live in a bubble.  Doesn't everyone love xmas cake? My daughter, who spends xmas with us, makes ours, and she has to make another for her husband as he "wants his fair share" |
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Post by vwcamperfan on Oct 24, 2019 7:50:43 GMT
I will be making mine this Sunday - OH won't touch it as he doesn't like dried fruit or anything baked with alcohol in it - strange man lol
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Post by gracie on Oct 24, 2019 13:52:39 GMT
Last Friday night I made a Christmas cake. We have a lovely vintage tea room, think loose leaf tea, tea pots and China cups and saucers. The couple who run it organize different events including afternoon tea, birthday parties, carol singing etc throughout the year. Friday evening was a special. Everything was provided, all the ingredients and equipment for a charge. You bake the cake in your own oven. Another date has been arranged for the decorations. It was a lovely, easy way to spend a couple of hours on a Friday evening. Trisha We have one of those tea rooms near us Trisha. The owner dresses up in a long dress rather like Victorian style. It’s a bit odd because unless you have booked then no point in turning up as there are never any spare scones!!! I like the sound of your cake baking afternoon. |
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Post by Bellatrix on Oct 27, 2019 19:10:40 GMT
That's a brilliant idea Trisha! I'd love to do that!
I love Christmas cake, so does OH we always make Kirstie and Phils Christmas cake. Have even sent them by parcel in past years to my son and his unit...very well received |
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Post by Beckyboo on Nov 4, 2019 20:55:33 GMT
Trisha what great fun! My cake is in the oven as we speak, 4-5 hours! It smells glorious though. I’m trying a Mary Berry recipe this year. I’m trying to find one that doesn’t crumble when it’s sliced. Does anyone have this with fruit cake or is it just me?
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Post by Bellatrix on Nov 4, 2019 21:28:18 GMT
The one I make doesn't seem to crumble Beckyboo. My Phil and Kirstie one is drenched in cider. It's not "their" recipe, it was one of the guests on the Christmas show and was able to download it from Chanel 4 website. Does it make a difference if you cook on gas or electric, just asking, have no idea. I put a dollop of black treacle in mine, maybe that makes it more moist rather than crumbly?
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Post by Beckyboo on Nov 4, 2019 21:32:38 GMT
I read yesterday that it has something to do with the ratio of sugar to gluten - this one has got Captain Morgan Spiced Rum in it, smells awesome. Cooked on a low heat 140c for 5 hours so we will see. I’ve made Delia before and BBC Good Food and my mum’s 1950’s Good Housekeeping’s recipe. I like trying different ones so I’ll look up yours for next year 😊
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Post by Jazzy on Nov 9, 2019 12:26:49 GMT
I put a dollop of black treacle in mine Dollop, I love that word  |
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Post by Bellatrix on Nov 10, 2019 16:25:48 GMT
It is a great word, isn't it Jazzy |
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Post by trisha on Dec 28, 2019 18:39:17 GMT
I decorated my cake just before Christmas.
Marzipan, icing and icing decorations. Our granddaughter finished it off with a robin, Christmas tree and about 6 santas. All old decorations from past years.
I would post a photo, but I'm not having any luck. ( My excuse anyway)
Trisha
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Post by 6herry on Dec 29, 2019 10:39:24 GMT
My daughter is very thoughtful. She always makes ours, and never uses icing, as I don't like it. The cake is decorated with marzipan, and this year had a marzipan gingerbread man on top. |
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