For many people, the anticipation that comes with Christmas can't be beat — and that includes the anticipation that comes with looking forward to Christmas dinner. Though the holiday season can be ...

Chef Jon Ashton already knows what you’re thinking when it comes to fruit cake — or as he adorably calls it, British Christmas cake. “I know everybody’s scared of fruit cake,” he says. “But this ...

A traditional Christmas cake is a popular addition to the festive treats menu. Made in many different ways, they are generally “variations on the classic fruitcake”, said the English Tea Store.

Cakes have been around for centuries, and there are not many treats to enjoy during the holidays than a fantastic, Christmas-themed homemade cake. Recipes can be as simple or as complex as you desire, ...

Chef Jon Ashton already knows what you're thinking when it comes to fruit cake — or as he adorably calls it, British Christmas cake. "I know everybody's scared of fruit cake," he says. "But this ...

There's no better way to finish up a big festive family lunch than with a delicious chocolate dessert. Yum! And while the turkey or ham is often the centrepiece of the spread, there is no better way ...

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 keep for ...

Serving notes: makes cake for 24cm (9 ½in) round tin Put sultanas, currants, muscat raisins, raisins, dates, glacé cherries, stem ginger, rum and coffee in a large pan. Cover and bring to boil.

"Christmas cake" could refer to plenty of sweet, seasonal treats. It could mean a yule log. Perhaps more commonly, it might refer to a fruitcake. In fact, "Christmas cake" could refer to any cake that ...

Marsala wine, honey and apricots all feature in this delicious Christmas cake recipe. When the fruit is ready, preheat oven to 150°C (130°C fan) mark 2. Grease and line the base and sides of a 20.5cm ...