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mambury

MrsAnnie wrote: »

Just made the baked bean tin Xmas cakes!:beer: They smell and look fab, not sure on the taste; I am resisting the temptation to eat them .



Do I ice them now and store or do I store and then ice at Christmas?

good question....... I am thinking the same! I am going to have a go at the weekend if I have the time.

mambury

valk_scot

I used to make these in pineapple tins, the size that holds four rings. Makes a wide flat cake, good for icing.

But definately, line them. Otherwise you will end up opening the can at the other end.!

psso

MrsAnnie wrote: »

Just made the baked bean tin Xmas cakes!:beer: They smell and look fab, not sure on the taste; I am resisting the temptation to eat them .

Do I ice them now and store or do I store and then ice at Christmas?

I used to wrap them in foil and keep them until about 7 - 10 days or so before needed then put a layer of marzipan on, let it dry out then spread some fairly thick icing over the top and sides, then went over it making it into `peaks`. Stuck a Christmas tree /santa / or whatever on top and put a piece of red ribbon around the middle. Just whatever takes your fancy really.

Reverbe

Ruby_Pudding wrote: »

What a great idea - I didn't even know you could use old bean tins.....

same here... I love Christmas cake and this would be such a great idea for xmas pressies. Bet they look really cute in a hamper/basket..

ellieo

can anyone help, im trying to find a recipe for a dark sticky type christmas cake, no alcohol
thanks

jennyjelly

Oh this is a fantastic thread, what a brilliant idea!

Is there any reason you couldn't make them in muffin tins with paper muffin cases in? That would be so much easier.

psso

Might work in muffin tins.I don`t know .........I made mine so long ago (over 30yrs ago) that muffin tins weren`t around - at least not in my kitchen.;) Nice to know that old things and ideas are still working and appreciated.

Edit - I STILL don`t have a muffin tin !!!

nannaC

I make mine slightly differently. I bake a 8" square cake then when ready for marzipaning I carefully cut it into small squares, or even little oblongs.

Snowy_Owl

I think that I might be making some of these for Christmas - as well as making some groovy knitted scarves!!!!

Snowy xx

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What a brilliant thread.I am looking forward to making some this year as some gifts.I have several friends who like me live alone and find that a big cake lasts too long and dries out.These sound ideal.Now I am going to scour my cupboard for small tins. Well done for starting this thread it has given us all inspiration .In M&S yeasterday they wanted £22.00 for a very basic looking cake I have lots of decorations in a tin from years ago that I can use to brighten them up. Cheers everyone.
JackieO