How long ahead can I make the Light Christmas Cake?

Asked on 16 Oct 2016 by CRAFTY

Hi
I always make a Delia Christmas cake as well as most of her
puddings mincemeat etc which we love and always works
I let my husband choose which cake he wants each year
and this year he wants the Light Christmas Cake which I
have made before and was excellent but I cannot remember
as to the time limit I was thinking middle of November as it
is more of a sponge base and don't think it will need leaving
like the original cake your advice would be appreciated
Thank you

Lindsey, Food Editor replied

Hello,

You’re right. A light Christmas cake doesn’t mature like a rich fruit cake but as the proportion of fruit is still quite high it does keep longer than something like a cherry or Dundee cake.

We usually eat it within 3 weeks. It will freeze very well if you want to make it sooner.

Best wishes

Lindsey

CRAFTY replied

Thank you for the reply I will bake it fresh but good to know it freezers well.

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