Do I need to make Christmas cake and pud now?

[daisydee43]

Hi

Really want to make Christmas cake and puddings for family this year. Do I need to start it early for it to be nice a moist? Want to make small ones that feed 6, any good recipes? I like simple and cheap

Thank you

Cake wise, November is early enough and will give you plenty of time for feeding with booze .

I used Delia Smith's recipe from the 1970s last year - substituted the candied peel as I don't like it. Great result and very easy.

www.deliaonline.com/home/Print-Recipe.html?PID=3049&CID=368

Haven't made puddings for a couple of years but AFAICR you don't need to make them months in advance either.