BBC Good Food

23 September 2009

Tested

"I followed recipe exactly and love the taste but they are a bit "heavy"............am I too heavy handed with the dough? could it be the fact that I have used wholemeal flour which is new to me? Would like to make them lots but they are not something I would be proud to offer to guests."

15 September 2009

Member

"I make this cake all the time to recipe, other than more spice! I know it will be good with the minimum of effort as I am no great shakes baking wise...............my scones are more like biscuits!!!!!!!!!!!!! Victoria sponge A1+. I have a new oven and it is nothing like my old one...knew that very well and my Yorkshires were the ultimate! Maybe it depends on the oven???"

30 June 2009

Member

"I make this cake to recipe and it always turns out fine. Can't think why yours should be crumbly as mine is always so moist. Sometimes I use 2 loaf tins and freeze 1 and sometimes my cake tin so I cut it in half and freeze 1 piece. Either way it freezes really well. I still use extra spice tho'. Lovely..........."

11 April 2009

Member

"I make this lovely cake in my square cake tin now for the same reason and then cut it into 2 and freeze half which is about loaf tin size. Defrosts beautifully. I also add a little more mixed spice 'cos my hubby likes it and the aroma when cooking is pure heaven."

09 December 2008

Member

"I made this today for my husband who does like a fruit cake. I find the recipe I have a little dry so don't usually eat it. This is beautiful!!! Moist and a beautiful flavour..........used the marzipan and icing left from my Christmas cake on top to add the finishing touch. I don't usually care for marzipan and icing but this is a really lovely cake and will make many more I'm sure."