I love absolutely love making Christmas cake, it’s one of those traditions that takes me right back to childhood, bringing the recipe to life with my mother making a wish as we stirred.
The whiskey gives it flavour and helps really preserves it, but the real magic comes from time. Time to rest, time to deepen, time to become something truly memorable.
Keep an eye out for an upcoming post where I’ll show you the dish this is for, it’s one I think you’ll love☺️
I love absolutely love making Christmas cake, it’s one of those traditions that takes me right back to childhood, bringing the recipe to life with my mother making a wish as we stirred.
The whiskey gives it flavour and helps really preserves it, but the real magic comes from time. Time to rest, time to deepen, time to become something truly memorable.
Keep an eye out for an upcoming post where I’ll show you the dish this is for, it’s one I think you’ll love☺️
odlums_ireland Who doesn’t love chocolate biscuit cake? This recipe is perfect to make a few days before Christmas Day to give you more time to enjoy the festivities.✨
You will need: 275g/10 oz Butter 150ml/¼pt Golden Syrup 225g/8oz Chocolate (good quality, at least 60% cocoa) ½ x 400g packet of Digestive Biscuits, roughly crushed ½ x 400g packet of Rich Tea Biscuits, roughly crushed 1 packet of Maltesers 125g/4oz Shamrock Walnuts, Brazil Nuts and/or Almonds (optional) Add the biscuits, Maltesers and fruit and nuts, if used. Stir well.
Method: ✔️Line a 15cms/6″ round cake tin or a 2lb loaf tin with a double layer of greaseproof paper. ✔️Melt the butter, syrup and chocolate in a pan over a low heat. Stir to make sure all the ingredients are well mixed together. ✔️Add the biscuits, Maltesers, fruit and nuts, if used. Stir well. ✔️Transfer to the prepared tin. Level it on top and press down well to avoid air gaps. ✔️Allow to cool and harden. Wrap completely in greaseproof paper and store in a fridge.