{"id":8482,"date":"2023-12-17T03:19:11","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T03:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookingwithdia.com\/?p=8482"},"modified":"2023-12-17T03:19:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T03:19:11","slug":"the-last-week-to-do-this-exact-date-to-stop-feeding-your-christmas-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookingwithdia.com\/everyday-meals\/the-last-week-to-do-this-exact-date-to-stop-feeding-your-christmas-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"‘The last week to do this’ – exact date to stop feeding your Christmas cake"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Homemade Christmas cake can take time to perfect but when done right, it will always beat a shop-bought one.<\/p>\n

The dense, fruity mixture requires lots of attention after being baked which can make it even more rewarding when the time comes to tuck in.<\/p>\n

That said, the time is coming that will make or break the texture and flavour of home-baked cakes.<\/p>\n

With Christmas Day less than two weeks away, Candice Bannister, baking expert and founder of Candy\u2019s Cupcakes has urged people to check their ageing fruit sponges.<\/p>\n

Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, she said: \u201cIf you really want to elevate the flavours of your Christmas cake then this is the week to do so.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Whether it\u2019s this weekend or the days that follow, Candice explained that it\u2019s prime time to \u201cfeed\u201d the dense mixture.<\/p>\n

She added: \u201cIf your Christmas cake is looking a little bit dry or \u2018off colour\u2019, then you should be adding a little bit more liquor to it – one or two tablespoons should be enough.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis will help to keep the moisture inside the cake, and enhance those flavours even more.\u201d While it is a busy time for many people, it\u2019s important to avoid putting it off any longer.<\/p>\n

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