Mastering how to ice a Christmas cake successfully involves using a couple of tools. You will need a smooth rolling pin (the longer the better) and a little cornflour. A ball of string is also very ...

Fruit, nuts, spices and strong liquor — that’s the recipe for the kind of traditional Christmas cake that is made two months ...

Scrape into the prepared tin and smooth to level. Bake for 40-45min, until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes ...