Comments on: Dog walks, fruitcake and diamonds!

By: Kathryn Goldsmith

Kathryn Goldsmith — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:16:50 +0000

In reply to KAREN HAZLEHURST. You're welcome Karen. Glad to hear the substitutions worked...cinnamon would be yummy in it too I think. You take care too x

By: Kathryn Goldsmith

Kathryn Goldsmith — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:15:41 +0000

In reply to Julie Ellis. Hope it was lovely with your cuppa Julie. My husband can never wait until its cooled to eat either. I baked biscuits today and he nearly ate one right out of the oven!! X

By: Kathryn Goldsmith

Kathryn Goldsmith — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:14:55 +0000

In reply to Sheridan Carter. Hope it worked!! I hate lining the cake tin too...I have non stick spray stuff I normally use but its not great for things that take longer than about 40mins xxxx

By: Kathryn Goldsmith

Kathryn Goldsmith — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:13:50 +0000

In reply to Laraine. So glad it turned out well Laraine and thanks for letting me know it workswith butter too...I've just always used marge! Also glad to hear I'm not the only one who liles to spread fruitcake with butter!! X

By: Kathryn Goldsmith

Kathryn Goldsmith — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:12:41 +0000

In reply to Natasha. Lovely to hear that Natasha! I always buy dried fruit for the christmas cake, forgetting that I already have some left over so this helps me use it all up too. Glad you liked it xx

By: KAREN HAZLEHURST

KAREN HAZLEHURST — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:16:54 +0000

Thanks for your recipe. I only had sultanas, granulated sugar and butter. The only alteration was a tsp of vanilla extract. It was very much appreciated by my husband and next time I will try cinnamon for a change. Take care and keep safe.

By: Julie Ellis

Julie Ellis — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 11:57:14 +0000

Hi Kathryn
Cake has just come out of the oven and OMG, it smells amazing!
Trying to stop my husband from tucking in until it has cooled down. Looking forward to our afternoon cuppa with a slice (or two!).
Thanks for sharing the recipe.

By: Sheridan Carter

Sheridan Carter — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 14:40:18 +0000

Well darling I am going to have a go at the boiled fruit cake will let you know how it goes( hate trying to line a cake tin never goes smoothly!) love Auntie Shez xx

By: Laraine

Laraine — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 12:55:08 +0000

Hi Kathryn
I made your fruit cake with the only dried fruit that was in the cupboard which was 14oz sultanas. I also used 8oz butter. The result was delicious, the butter kept it moist I think for longer. a very good cake spread with butter & a cup of tea. Definitely will make again.
Keep well & safe.

By: Natasha

Natasha — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 16:27:45 +0000

Hi Kathryn, thanks so much for sharing this recepie, made mine today, it’s easy to make but tastes amazing. I had loads of sultanas and raisins left from making fruit cake last Christmas. Genius idea of boiling the fruit saves the lengthy process of soaking them. Thanks again, I look forward to reading your blog.