Geoff has a big birthday coming up soon.
He hinted that he would like me to make him a birthday cake, something I have not done for a very very long time and never a proper fruit one.
Not to be put off doing one I looked through my favorite cake book…. Mary Berry’s Ultimate cake Book .
Last week I made the classic fruit Celebration cake, it took over 4 hours to bake and turned out looking and smelling very nice.
I am now feeding it with brandy preparing it for marzipan and icing.
What I hate most about making these cakes is that you wont actually know if its any good till the day its cut and eaten.
4 hours to bake – wow! You’re a very patient woman. I find with cakes that you can usually tell whether they’re any good when you smell them baking. If they smell good, generally they taste good too. Of course, that doesn’t help if they dry out or something.
Good luck with the celebration. Looks like a yummy cake to me!
Yes, your patience is a marvel.
I’m sure it will be lovely and tasty!!! Yes you are a very patient woman!!!
Sally, what, no giant muffin! I’m looking forward to watching Geoff blowing out the candles, I love birthdays.
well it certainly LOOKS delicious. I think the time and effort put into the gift will mean more go Geoff than the taste my dear. well done.
It looks lovely. I’m sure it will taste great too.
Looks great and I’m sure it will taste great – Lets hope it is big enough for the mass of candles needed
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I wonder if the Brandy will pose a fire hazard
Mmmmm, Xmas Cakes, just love making, baking and eating them. I follow Deli Smith’s recipe.
I never met a fruit cake I didn’t like. Never. My favourite food. But I don’t bother with the marzipan for myself, since I don’t like it. Looking very good, I’m sure Geoff will love it.
regards
jmb