Mix well for 2-3 minutes till the mixture ... essence in a bowl to make the soaking syrup, or can use any fruit juice to soak the cake. Soak the bottom layer of the cake with the soaking syrup ...
This rich fruit cake uses a very easy all-in-one method ... Put the flour, cocoa, mixed spice and baking powder into a bowl with a generous pinch of salt and whisk together.
Fruit cake, renowned for its succulent taste and zesty ... These peels inject colour, flavour, and additional moisture into the mix, making them perfect for baking and reducing food waste ...
When making dense fruit cakes such as a Christmas cake, the batter needs to be heavy enough for the dried fruit and nuts to be suspended in it; if it's too thin the fruit will sink to the bottom.