Our cake this week is a great autumn cake, and it ticks so many boxes.

Hi, Why are steamed xmas puddings now covered with foil, rather than using a cotton cloth? Why does the foil and paper have to be changed after steaming. My mother used to cover the basin with ...

Hello Lindsey. What’s the best time to make the Creole Christmas cake please? I’ve decided to take the plunge this year! Thanks, Tricia.

As a guide we ‘feed’ an 8 inch cake with 2 - 3 teaspoons about 6 times so between 60 and 100mls in all. I would plan for the last ‘feed’ on the day that you decorate the cake.