We all know how amazing Delia’s baking tastes so we have included her Christmas cake here for you. You will need a 20cm round, or 18cm square tin, greased and lined with a double thickness of baking parchment. You will need to start this cake the day before you want to cook it. This recipe can be found on Delia’s website at http://http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/cuisine/european/english/the-classic-christmas-cake.html
Ingredients
450g Currants
175g Sultanas (more…)
This delicious recipe serves 10 people and can be made in advance and re-heated just before serving, more information can be found at http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/type-of-dish/vegetarian-food/mulled-wine.html
Ingredients:
2 x 75cl bottles of a medium to full-bodied red wine
1 orange, studded with cloves
You will need to start this pudding the day before you want to cook it, you will need a 1.2 litre pudding basin, lightly greased, baking parchment, foil and string, and a traditional of fan type steamer.
This recipe can be found at http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/cuisine/european/english/traditional-christmas-pudding.html for more information.
Ingredients:
110g Shredded suet
This recipe serves 10 and can be made in advance and reheated just beofre serving, more information can be found at http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/cuisine/european/english/mulled-wine-for-drivers.html
Ingredients:
1 Orange
½ Lemon
a small Orange studded with cloves
This is Delia’s recipe for Royal icing and can be found at http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/cuisine/european/english/royal-icing.html
This is a recipe for a rough snow scene for a 18cm square, or a 20cm round almond iced cake. If you would prefer fondant icing then pick up some ready made icing in store at Scoopaway.
Ingredients:
500g Icing sugar, sifted
Delia’s Mincemeat recipe makes six 350ml jars and can be found at http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/cuisine/european/english/christmas-easy-home-made-christmas-mincemeat.html
Ingredients:
450g Bramley Apples, cored and chopped small (no need to peel)
Delia’s Almond Icing Recipe can be found on her website at http://www.deliaonline.com/recipes/cuisine/european/english/almond-icing-marzipan.html
If you don’t want to make your own marzipan, pick up 700g of ready made marzipan in Scoopaway to cover your 18cm square or 20cm round cake.
Ingredients:
350g Ground Almonds
175g Icing Sugar, plus extra for dusting.
