A traditional Christmas cake is a popular addition to the festive treats menu. Made in many different ways, they are generally “variations on the classic fruitcake”, said the English Tea Store.

Feeling the pressure to make your own Christmas cake? Don't worry – with so many brilliant ready-made bakes to buy this year, it could be time to step away from the mixing bowl. As part of our annual ...

Though they’re ubiquitous today, oranges were once a rare luxury reserved for special occasions. The sunny winter crop brought something extra to the stockings on Christmas morning before rail ...

It could be due to the size and spacing of the holes you poke in the cake. If the holes are too large, too close together, or if you poke too many, the gelatin can oversaturate the cake and create ...

From simple loaves to pretty bundts, it's hard to deny the universal appeal of a buttery, fine-crumbed, not-too-sweet pound cake. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than ...