The best fruit cakes are matured for at least a month and moistened or ‘fed’ from time to time with alcohol such as sherry, Madeira or brandy ... such as a Christmas cake, the batter needs ...

Dan Lepard's cake is very easy to make with a moist crumb and no need to soak the fruit – it's ideal for ... When cold, spoon the top liberally with brandy, whisky or boiled orange juice ...

Place the cake on a tray of salt ... Allow to cool in the tin. Put all fruit except cherries into a bowl add the brandy and leave to soak overnight. Beat butter, brown sugar, then add the ...

10. When the cake is cool, prick the top and sprinkle some brandy. 11. Wrap in waxed paper and store in an airtight container. Keep in a cool place for up to 3 months.

Although this cake does not contain plum, the fruit, as the name may suggest but plum actually ... You may or may not add rum or brandy, as used in some regions. This cake is great as a dessert with a ...

a traditional British dessert made of steamed sponge cake packed with fruit. It's dense and filled with warming spices that ramp up the holiday feel and, in some cases, are served with brandy ...

Food experts at Delicious said: "Mary Berry’s rich traditional Christmas cake recipe is filled to the brim with fruit, as well as almonds, brandy and treacle. It’s one of the absolute best if ...