Mary Berry Christmas Cake Mix - Tesco's - NOW £2!!

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imnothere wrote: »

when it says wrap and store somewhere cool and dry, does it mean the fridge? or where?

When I make the normal Christmas cake I wrap it in foil and put it in an old chocolate tin. Generally it spends some time bathing in brandy too!

hollypinder

BaileyB wrote: »

You could use these

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Heinz-Treacle-Sponge-Pudding-300g/dp/B004G90KE2/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324236842&sr=8-1-spell

But just buy the cheapest versions around 50p each at supermarkets and make sure to line them really well.

As for cellophane, we got ours from ebay but if you need it quick then a flower shop may sell you some.

Chris25 wrote: »

someone mentioned using the tins from Heinz sponge puddings, which seem to be on offer at the moment. I've used beans cans before but obviously they're much smaller but I like the size of the Heinz (sponge pud) ones

Cello available from florists, Hobbycraft & I've seen it in WH Smiths & LIDL recently.

**snap BaileyB**

Aah yes, i will check tesco for them tomorrow. Good idea. how many small cake do you think i will get out of this? also once they are made, how shall i store them for a few days before i give them out?

I will ask local florists later in the week when i go to get ribbon, decorations, etc.

Thanks so much. I made a big one today and it looks good, now just need to make other one for presents.

Thanks

Gigervamp

imnothere wrote: »

when it says wrap and store somewhere cool and dry, does it mean the fridge? or where?

No, not the fridge. The fridge isn't dry and it's cold, not cool. Just pop it in the coolest place in your house.

Chris25

hollypinder wrote: »

I will ask local florists later in the week when i go to get ribbon, decorations, etc.

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Thanks

as you are making small ones - you might be able to use this type of cello bag (think from Lakeland £1.99 for 30. Poundland sometimes have them & The Range & Hobbycraft also sell them)

2bscotland

just finished making my 2 kits - soo pleased with them!!! the smell in my kitchen was fab. made them in a square cake tin and was going to cut it in four and decorate them and give them to some of the elderly neighbours. other one is for family. :j
soo much better than my nigella stout gingerbread that i made - so hate making something and it not being nice arrgh:mad:

going to make cupcakes nearer end of week and take into my work and hopefully they'll be nice

"MERRY XMAS" EVERYONE

Contemptuous

2bscotland wrote: »

soo much better than my nigella stout gingerbread that i made - so hate making something and it not being nice arrgh:mad:

Ugggh I made that last year to give to a couple of people as Xmas presents - vile stuff!

hollypinder

Chris25 wrote: »

as you are making small ones - you might be able to use this type of cello bag (think from Lakeland £1.99 for 30. Poundland sometimes have them & The Range & Hobbycraft also sell them)

Oh excellent, i dont think i have that shop near me but will check poundland, hobby craft etc.
Thanks

markiejg

Any in stores near barry

ms_night_ryder

you can buy a roll of cellophane, with different patterns or plain in lidl for 99p a roll.

Hth

Slats

Got the Delia one to compare and the contents look almost the same except that Delia has a bit more in eack packet. Lot numbers are not that far off either!! Whoever said they thought these were made in the same place is probably right!!

Still think this is the better deal as Delia's is only the cake so you have to buy the icing etc.