You can all stop worrying........I finally did it!!

[JanetB]

Did someone say Christmas cake?
I'll have two LARGE wedges please, 1 for me and 1 for hubby, thank you.


~Jan~

[DanTheMan3]

Becky and Red, please can I have a slice.
There is only me likes Christmas cake in our house, so we never get any.
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[DanTheMan3]

I wish I could share it with you all... One day we should get together somewhere and have a meet up. and I'll make another cake to celebrate

or anyone else is driving down the M62 then you are welcome to drop by at Junction 19 and have a Slice o' cake and a cuppa Just PM me and I'll give you directions......When you arrive please form an orderly queue up our front path

Looks like I might have to pop over to junction 19 !!!
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[redmerlin777]

Looks like I might have to pop over to junction 19 !!!
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Yer very welcome anytime Dan
Nip over after Xmas and we can share the cake...not many in my lot like it either... I usually end up turning at least half of it into Chocolate Rum truffles by January 1st

For them as don't know this...If you have any left-over fruit cake this is a simple way to make expensive looking cakes
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1) Remove any icing and marzipan.
2) Crumble up the cake into crumbs and stir in a dessert spoon of Cocoa
3) Add enough rum to bind the crumbs and roll into balls. ( Don't forget to have a swig of rum at this stage to give the neccessary impetus to the ball rolling technique)
3) Warm some apricot Jam and roll the balls around in it. (You may need another swig of rum to get the desired movement)
4) Roll the balls in a dish full of chocolate strands....( This is a sticky process...you may need another swig of rum if you find sticky work difficult )
5) Place in pretty frilled paper cake cases.

Always useful to give for New Year Birthday present or to Aunt Maud when she comes round...it will stick nicely to her dentures and there should be enough alcohol in to keep her tranquilised for the duration of her visit

PS You can use any alcohol for this recipe...Rum is traditional and obviously to hand...but swigs of voddy, sherry, port or even advocaat will have the desired effect.....

PPS Does anyone here actually drink advocaat???

[meebo1]

I have, but not in ages

[meebo1]

Just thought: I might buy a fruitcake just to try this

[cornishmaid1961]

Did someone say Christmas cake?
I'll have two LARGE wedges please, 1 for me and 1 for hubby, thank you.


~Jan~

LOL - No problem Jan but get that oven on for next year you have to uphold the English traditions over there!

Becky and Red, please can I have a slice.
There is only me likes Christmas cake in our house, so we never get any.
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Awwwww poor deprived Dan! Get Mrs Dan to bake you a mini one next year!

[bykimbo]

How about some pudding? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/7791155.stm

[DanTheMan3]

Awwwww poor deprived Dan! Get Mrs Dan to bake you a mini one next year!

She cannot bake. lol.
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[redmerlin777]

How about some pudding? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/7791155.stm

Now THERE'S an idea for next year...I got a lollipop tree by my front door.........