Making a Classic Christmas Cake in a loaf tin.

Asked on 27 Nov 2019 by Liwi1

Hi Lindsey, I have a 2lb/ 1 litre loaf tin , I would like to make Delia's traditional Christmas cake , what fraction of the recipe will fit on the tin , regards Derek

Lindsey, Food Editor replied

Hello,

I would make 2 egg mixture of a classic Christmas cake in a 2lb traditional loaf tin. (that is the same as a 1lb Silverwood loaf tin).

I would make sure the sides a protected with brown paper and cover the top with parchment (so that it doesn’t touch the surface of the cake mixture).

Keep the oven temperature the same and have a peek after 1 hour in the oven to see how it’s doing. It's always good tio coom a Christmas Cake for longer (wwithout burning it!) as it will be less crumbly.

Best wishes

Lindsey