Step by Step Classic British Christmas Cake

Once cooled prick the surface of the cake with a fine metal skewer and slowly pour over 2 - 3 tbsp brandy. This feeding should be repeated every two weeks up until Christmas.

The cake should be stored wrapped in greaseproof or parchment paper in an airtight tin.

How to Ice a Christmas Cake

The cake can be iced a week or two before Christmas, or served as it is and is delicious with a piece of Wensleydale Cheese