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

Contessa

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.

Contessa

Edenbridge said:

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

Is this it?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stork-Home-Baking-Years-Memories/dp/152910551X

Contessa

Litha said:

Is this it?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stork-Home-Baking-Years-Memories/dp/152910551X

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.

SuperMoose

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!

Contessa

SuperMoose said:

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.

SuperMoose

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!

C_J

Awww, what a lovely community this is

Contessa

SuperMoose 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!

Contessa

C_J said:

Awww, what a lovely community this is

I totally agree. The best!

SuperMoose

Contessa said:

SuperMoose 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