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Making ad keeping a 6 inch Dundee Cake

Asked on 18 Nov 2018 by Deb

Hi I usually make Delia's classic Christmas cake but scaled down to a 6inch round cake tin. I would like to try Scottish whisky Dundee cake but is it possible to scale this recipe down to fit my 6 inch tin? Also will this cake keep until Christmas if I make it now, 18th November,
Thanks

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Warming the mince pies or baking from frozen

Asked on 18 Nov 2018 by Mazzie

With the mince pies, can I freeze them pre baking?
If I freeze them after baking, at what temperature do I reheat them and for how long?

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Making a larger Dundee Cake

Asked on 18 Nov 2018 by PatB

I asked this question last year but have lost your reply.
I have been making Delia's Whisky Dundee cake for years but I like to make each cake half as big again to make a deeper cake. The only problem is that the cake comes out a little dry, should I put in an extra egg or two on top of the five that I put in the recipe and a half ingredients. would this moisten the end result.
thanks
Pat B

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Making a smaller Creole Cake

Asked on 17 Nov 2018 by CAROLYN TRANTER

Now that the children have all left home I would like to know if there is any way I can scale down the Creole Christmas cake - it's just too big for the two of us but we love it !

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Reheating Christmas Pudding

Asked on 17 Nov 2018 by Cas

I've made mini Christmas puddings using the traditional pudding recipe from the Christmas book and plan to give them as presents. Not everyone will be able to steam them. to reheat however. How long would it take to reheat in a microwave?

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Lemon Drizzle Loaf!

Asked on 17 Nov 2018 by Clare Howard

I plan to make Delia's double lemon drizzle cake with poppy seeds . Can I bake it in a 2 pound loaf tin & if so do I need to alter the temperature &/or cooking time ?

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Silver Slate Turkeys: Lidl's new Christmas star

Posted on 2 Nov 2018 by Delia Online Content Promotion

Succulent, meaty and full of rich, traditional turkey flavour, the supermarket's fresh free-range Silver Slate Turkeys are big on quality, surprisingly Lidl on price.

Whether you're cooking Christmas dinner for the first time, or are a veteran of many years, finding the perfect turkey is the first step to a truly memorable feast.