{"id":8731,"date":"2023-11-17T04:48:54","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T04:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sundaysoupblog.com\/?p=8731"},"modified":"2023-11-17T04:48:54","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T04:48:54","slug":"im-a-baking-expert-heres-the-exact-date-to-make-a-christmas-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sundaysoupblog.com\/everyday-meals\/im-a-baking-expert-heres-the-exact-date-to-make-a-christmas-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I\u2019m a baking expert – here’s the exact date to make a Christmas cake\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Christmas cake is known for its rich, fruity flavour and dense texture which makes for the perfect decadent pudding.<\/p>\n

While it\u2019s easy to find in supermarkets during the festive period, it\u2019s impossible to beat the satisfaction of baking it from scratch.<\/p>\n

But unlike most cakes, the fruity mixture requires weeks of tending until it\u2019s ready to eat, as explained by baking expert and founder of Candy\u2019s Cupcakes, Candice Bannister.<\/p>\n

Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, she said: \u201cChristmas Cake is an iconic festive treat in the UK, but it\u2019s also known for being on the complicated side when it comes to preparation.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the key factors in making a perfect Christmas cake is allowing time for the flavours to meld.\u201d<\/p>\n

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According to Candice, November 4 is the ideal time to prepare homemade Christmas cakes it allows \u201ca good four to six weeks of soaking time, which is just right\u201d.<\/p>\n

Since that date has been and gone, however, she claimed that this weekend is just as preferable to squeeze in a full four weeks for the fruit, which traditionally consists of sultanas and mixed peel, to absorb the liquor.<\/p>\n

Candice said: “If you\u2019re short on time and have left it a little late to start baking your Christmas cake then you can always use a microwave to speed up the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cPut the fruit and alcohol in a microwave together for two minutes to help it absorb quicker. Following this, you won’t need as much time for the alcohol to soak into the fruit and can move onto the next step much quicker.”<\/p>\n

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