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When do you make your Christmas cake?

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Toddler101 · 15/10/2023 10:05

Is there a day to traditionally make your Christmas cake (like there is stir-up Sunday for Christmas puddings)?

I usually leave it late to do both but want to be organised this year!

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Elephanttrunk · 15/10/2023 19:00

I made mine yesterday, used the Jane Patisserie recipe with a couple of tweaks. I’ll be feeding it fortnightly in the run up to Christmas.

Oganesson118 · 15/10/2023 19:08

End of August/early September usually. My gran used to make it in July and sometimes we’d eat it the following year!

WinterNightStars · 15/10/2023 19:15

Always do mine before end Sept then feed with brandy until Christmas. Done my first dairy free one this year too - did a tester first & you wouldn't know the difference.

LouOrange · 15/10/2023 19:18

Half term, when you go and stay with Granny!

Ladyj84 · 15/10/2023 19:52

Our alcoholic one started last week and non alcoholic will start end November

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Toddler101 · 16/10/2023 00:54

LillianGish · 15/10/2023 18:32

I always used to make mine ages ahead - around half term time - and do all the feeding with booze etc. Last year I wasn't going to make one at all then changed my mind (after encouragement from MN) and made one at the last minute (the classic Delia recipe). I soaked the fruit overnight, made it the following day, marzipanned and iced it the day after and then ate it (or at least cut into it) pretty much straightaway. Everyone agreed it was the best cake ever! Planning to do the same again this year. Also I will make it at the start of December so we can start eating it in the the run up to Christmas (another suggestion from the same thread last year). It is much more appreciated and able to take pride of place beforehand rather than during or after the main event when there's loads of other delicious stuff vying for attention. The perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea on a December afternoon when you are starting to feel a bit festive and cosy.

Cracking into the Christmas cake in December, now that is a nice idea!

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GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 16/10/2023 09:28

I don’t bother any more - too much always ended up on the bird table.

Christmas puddings, OTOH…. I use an old GH recipe, they’re WAY nicer than anything from a shop. Planning to make 2 when Gdcs will be staying over half term - they’ll enjoy helping to mix it up and make a wish. 🙂

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Toddler101 · 16/10/2023 11:45

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 16/10/2023 09:28

I don’t bother any more - too much always ended up on the bird table.

Christmas puddings, OTOH…. I use an old GH recipe, they’re WAY nicer than anything from a shop. Planning to make 2 when Gdcs will be staying over half term - they’ll enjoy helping to mix it up and make a wish. 🙂

Homemade xmas puds are one thousand times better than shop bought, for sure!

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GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 16/10/2023 14:32

Toddler101 · 16/10/2023 11:45

Homemade xmas puds are one thousand times better than shop bought, for sure!

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And with home made brandy butter, food of the gods! 🎄

Soporalt · 16/10/2023 14:58

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