Delia classic Christmas cake help!

Slack_Alice

Just about to make my delia Christmas cake - late I know! And I'm having a complete mind block on what I have done previous years! The recipe calls for soft brown sugar - is this dark brown or light brown sugar?! Can't remember what I have done for the last few years! I have both of the sugars so it doesn't mean I have to buy any different sugar. I would hate to ruin the Christmas cake by putting in the wrong sugar as they're not the cheapest to make!

Thanks to anyone who can save the day!

universalady_2

I always put dark brown in mine and an extra spoonful of treacle too!

NiceGuyEddie_2

I put light sugar in mine and it looks like a normal Christmas cake so far

Just marzipanned mine actually, must have the self control not to ice it in the next few days! smells delish

daisiegg

I've used both or either depending on what I have in - don't worry, not a chance you will ruin it by the type of sugar you put in!

I also leave out the candied peel and add loads more glac! cherries. I replace some of the dried fruit with dried cranberries and add way more booze than it calls for...and I use a mixture of cherry brandy and ordinary brandy

It is a very forgiving recipe...it will be grand