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Questions
Christmas Cake in a Loaf Tin
Hi Lindsey,
Firstly, thank you both for this brilliant website, I can finally make a decent cake!
I love fruit cake and the recipe for the traditional Christmas fruit cake looks yummy. I’d like to make a smaller version in my 1lb loaf tin, its dimensions are length 18.7cm, depth 11.5cm height 8.7cm and the volume is 1 litre. I’d be grateful if you could give me quantities, cooking time and temperature, for it to fit into this tin. Thanks again, Astbury
Lumpy curds in cheeescake mix
I have just made the curd cheesecake with greek yoghurt, honey and pistachios. The recipe said to use a mixer to whisk the curd cheese until smooth and velvety. My curd cheese had lumps in it (like cottage cheese) no matter how long I whisked it for. It certainly didn't look soft and velvety. It's been in the oven and still looks cottage cheesy. Will it be okay?
Solid garlic salt!
I often add garlic salt to Delia's recipes. However, I have found that be it Swartz or a supermarket own brand once I've opened the jar the next time I go to use it then it's solid. I know it's hygroscopic but how can I store it please? TIA
Conversions!
Lindsey, what is equivalent of 2 cups of milk in British metric?
Where on website is conversion chart? Thanks Frances Therese
Squidgy Chocolate Cake without the sweetner or alcohol!
In relation to the Squidgy chocolate cakes with prunes in Marsala:
1. Can I use 'proper' sugar instead of granulated sweetener and if so, how much?
2. The person I am making it for cannot tolerate alcohol: is there something else I can use instead of Marsala?
Many thanks, Sally Daunt
Cooking time for Delia's Semolina Shortbread
Your Scottish shortbread is amazing. All the other shortbread recipes online take around 30 minutes in the oven.
Why does yours take 70 minutes?