The best fruit cakes are matured for at least a month and moistened or ‘fed’ from time to time with alcohol such as sherry, Madeira or brandy. Fruit cakes made solely from dried fruit will ...
Fruit cake, renowned for its succulent taste and zesty flavours, often poses a challenge to bakers aiming to avoid a dry outcome. Adding extra liquid seems like the obvious solution for a ...
Dan Lepard's cake is very easy to make with a moist crumb and no need to soak the fruit – it's ideal for wedding cakes or christening cakes. Preheat the oven to 170C/335F/Gas 3 and line a 25cm ...