Feed' fortnightly with brandy, sherry, cooled tea, orange juice, or liquid of your choice in the run-up to Christmas to ensure your cake is moist and full of flavour come Christmas time.

A Christmas cake and pudding in one simple ... Set the tin on a wire rack. If you want to ‘feed’ the cake, leave it to cool for about 15 minutes, then prick the top all over with a cocktail ...

This beautifully soft-crumbed vegan Christmas cake firms on maturing, so make ahead and follow our feeding instructions (see tip) for the best results come Christmas time. It’s not so rich that ...