For generations of Americans, making fun of fruitcake has been a holiday tradition. But a Canadian pastry chef and master ...

Melt the butter, sugar and stout in a saucepan. Add the orange rind and all the fruit, except the cherries. Bring the mixture to the boil and boil for 3-4 minutes stirring frequently. Remove from ...

The honey cake is one of those cakes that appeals to everyone who enjoys the balance between fluffy cake and creamy custard.

Add the dried fruit and orange zest. Bring to the boil, then remove from the heat. Leave to cool a little, then beat in the eggs and fold in the dry ingredients. Scrape into the prepared cake tin ...

Dan Lepard's cake is very easy to make with a moist crumb and no need to soak the fruit – it's ideal for ... cream and spices in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Pour the mixture into a large ...

What could go wrong?.. Today Phil Vickery's going to celebrate this natural, sticky, sweet ingredient with a simple (boiled) honey fruit cake.

This is an adaptation of a Christmas cake made in Bologna. It includes chopped chocolate and is dense with dried fruit and nuts (some versions also include cocoa powder). There are many recipes for it ...