quick question ...when is the right time to bake a Christmas cake? (merged)

icecreamdogpark

Love the Newbie Alert thing ! Hello and welcome fellow baker !

Lippycow

icecreamdogpark wrote: »

Thanks everyone,i dont really like icing,if i top with fruit and nuts do i do before baking also how do a stop them browning/drying pictures i have looked at makes the top look glossy like there is some sort of glaze on it ?

I did this topping for my cake last year it goes on after baking the cake and it was delish
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3050/jewelled-fruit-nut-and-seed-cake

icecreamdogpark

Lippycow wrote: »

I did this topping for my cake last year it goes on after baking the cake and it was delish
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3050/jewelled-fruit-nut-and-seed-cake

Thanks brilliant i use the goodfood simmer and stir recipe it`s delicous,thanks now i can start as bought the ingredients this morning!!:beer:

icecreamdogpark

Lippycow wrote: »

I did this topping for my cake last year it goes on after baking the cake and it was delish
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3050/jewelled-fruit-nut-and-seed-cake

Ok so i have made the christmas cake with the good food fruit topping but then realised the fruit topped cake only keeps for a week !!:think: so have decided to eat it and share it lol so remember to make week before christmas if you want to use the fruit topped recipes !!!! would post i pick but don`t know how shame as it beautiful !!:j

thunderchild

I have made my cake, wrapped it in the 2 sheets of greaseproof and foil but I dont have an air tight container big enough! The cake is stored in a draw in a cold room of the house, dose it really need to be in an air tight container? My cake is 8" and with the wrapping I need a flipping big tub and could do without just for my Christmas cake!

Do you think it needs a tub??????

Oliver14

Personally i would try and put it in a Tub as well. It could be fine but air getting to it will effect it no matter what. I picked up a huge Tupperware really cheaply from a local discount store.

If you're not going to put it in a tub cling film around the greasepoof that will limit the air contact.

otterspasm

Hi Thunderchild,
I've never kept my christmas cake in t tub/tin until its been iced/cut.
I just store it on my dressing table top in the bedroom in 2 or 3 layers of greaseproof and a layer or two of foil. I open it periodically to pour in a bit more booze and then wrap up. Its always been delicious even if I do say so myself lol .
Good luck with yours.
Tess

thunderchild

Thanks for the responses, I have read that it can be stored wrapped in brandy soaked muslin and cling film which I have both of so that's what I will do! Mmmmmm 100 sleeps till santa!

shebangs

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thunderchild

I have tried the tins but mine just wont fit!!! I will have another go once its wrapped in the muslin and cling film as it may reduce some of the bulk.......will also check out wilko's biccies but mine is a round cake.