I read that this cake does not have to be made in advance, or fed with brandy, so I left it until this week to make. What I didn't read was the bit where it says cover the cake with almond paste about a week before icing. Oh well, with time running out, I left mine only two days before icing. Also, it is supposed to be covered with royal icing, but I fancied doing something a bit more fun.
The recipe itself was great, and not lots of messing about. It uses a jar of luxury mincemeat, therefore there is not lots of fruit to be chopped etc. Everything was mixed together and poured into the tin. It baked for just under two hours. I am really hoping it tastes nice, because it was easy to make. I will let you know after Christmas.
I now only have 8 recipes left to do, so it looks like I am going to make it before the new year! Wow!
Love his jolly face. I made my cake in October, and was feeling rather smug until I came to decorate it last night, only to find that what I thought was marzipan, was in fact ready to roll icing! Doh!
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