Christmas Cake in a Loaf Tin

Asked on 16 Nov 2016 by anniefromcrewe

Hi there - can I make Delia's Christmas cake in two loaf tins? I have made the normal cake for years and years, but fancy a change and thought I would give one to an elderly man I know who lives on his own. Thanks,
Annie

anniefromcrewe replied

Hi, have had an email which says I have an answer to my question, but when I click on the link there is no answer.......!!

Lindsey, Food Editor replied

Hello,

I think (but haven’t tested) that the 4 egg recipe will fit in two of the DOL loaf tin or a traditional 2lb tins (i.e. boxed type – approximately 19 x 12 cm x 9 cm deep & a capacity of 1250ml).

I would make sure the sides a protected with brown paper and cover the tops 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.

Best wishes

Lindsey

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