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Looking for "The Art of Home Cooking" - Stork recipe book

I need the Christmas Cake recipe please. I've mislaid the book and also my handwritten copy of the recipe.
The ingredients are ready and waiting but I can't remember the quantities.

I know it's a long shot but I hope MSE folk can help me out.

Many thanks.

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  • Contessa
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    Take a look at “TheHappyFoodie.co.uk”.
    The original recipe from The Art of Home Baking is listed there.
    Thank you for such a quick reply. I looked at the link and the recipe isn't quite the same as mine.

    However, I'll use it if I cant find the original one.

    I really appreciate your help.

  • Litha
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    You never know how strong you are, until being strong is the only choice you have :heart:
  • Contessa
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    Litha said:

    Thank you for your reply and link. Unfortunately, it isn't the one I'm looking for. It appears on Amazon but is no longer available.
  • I have the book and there's a recipe for Christmas, birthday cake or wedding cake. Is that it?
    If so the ingredients are:
    10ozs currants
    10ozs sultanas
    7ozs raisins
    5ozs glace cherries
    4ozs mixed peel
    4ozs whole sweet almonds
    10ozs plain flour
    Pinch of salt
    1 level teaspoon grated nutmeg
    Half level teaspoon mixed spice
    Half level teaspoon ground cinnamon
    10ozs Stork margarine
    10ozs castor sugar
    Finely grated rind of 1 lemon
    6 eggs.

    Do you need the rest of the instructions? Can do but might take a while to type!

    Please put out food and water for the birds and hedgehogs :)
  • Contessa
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    I have the book and there's a recipe for Christmas, birthday cake or wedding cake. Is that it?
    If so the ingredients are:
    10ozs currants
    10ozs sultanas
    7ozs raisins
    5ozs glace cherries
    4ozs mixed peel
    4ozs whole sweet almonds
    10ozs plain flour
    Pinch of salt
    1 level teaspoon grated nutmeg
    Half level teaspoon mixed spice
    Half level teaspoon ground cinnamon
    10ozs Stork margarine
    10ozs castor sugar
    Finely grated rind of 1 lemon
    6 eggs.

    Do you need the rest of the instructions? Can do but might take a while to type!

    Yes it is!!

    Could you please also just tell me the oven temp and time? I remember the method.

    You've made my day (and Christmas too!)

    I knew someone on this site would be able to help!

    Thank you so much for taking the time to look up the recipe and type it out.

  • Exact quote:

    BAKING: Shelf - for gas ovens, Middle: for electric and small gas ovens, the shelf below the Middle.
    Temperature - Slow (Regulo Mark 2: 315F). Time - 3 1/2 - 4 hours.

    Happy Christmas!

    Please put out food and water for the birds and hedgehogs :)
  • C_J
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    Awww, what a lovely community this is :)
  • Contessa
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    Exact quote:

    BAKING: Shelf - for gas ovens, Middle: for electric and small gas ovens, the shelf below the Middle.
    Temperature - Slow (Regulo Mark 2: 315F). Time - 3 1/2 - 4 hours.

    Happy Christmas!


    Thank you.

    Have you made this cake yourself? If you haven't yet please do, it's delicious.

    Happy Christmas to you too!
  • Contessa
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    C_J said:
    Awww, what a lovely community this is :)

    I totally agree. The best!
  • Contessa said:
    Exact quote:

    BAKING: Shelf - for gas ovens, Middle: for electric and small gas ovens, the shelf below the Middle.
    Temperature - Slow (Regulo Mark 2: 315F). Time - 3 1/2 - 4 hours.

    Happy Christmas!


    Thank you.

    Have you made this cake yourself? If you haven't yet please do, it's delicious.

    Happy Christmas to you too!
    No, I haven't made it but it sounds like I need to! Glad I could help :)
    Please put out food and water for the birds and hedgehogs :)
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