

Despite the scorching summer heat, I want to finally make the Creole Christmas Cake for this Christmas. What is the best time to get this baked? I was thinking about a month before Christmas Day to allow for the maturing? Thank you.
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Hello,
We make our about six weeks ahead.
Kind regards
Lindsey
Thanks Lindsey. Based on a six week wait between cooking and eating, how many times should I feed the cake with the brandy? Twice on top and twice on bottom? Thanks again. Jarko
I ‘feed’ an 8 inch cake with 2 - 3 teaspoons about 6 times so between 60 and 100mls in all.
Kind regards
Lindsey
Thanks Lindsey. A couple of more questions regarding this amazing cake if that's OK. I don't like tampering with Delia's recipes, but I'm not a huge fan of currants. Would a substitute work? Perhaps dried blueberries or cranberries? The raisin count is very high, would 50/50 raisins & sultanas work OK? I'm also struggling to find molasses sugar. I'll keep looking, but as it's easy to find molasses syrup, should I use that straight as a syrup or substitute dark brown sugar? Or even combine the two? Really looking forward to this cake for sure.
Hello,
I always stick to the original recipe but….
I’m not sure about the cranberries, I’d go for the blueberries.
Yes, you can adjust the balance of the other vine fruits.
Molasses syrup or dark brown sugar will be fine.
Kind regards
Lindsey