@@geoffsbakingblog I will give this a go in a few weeks time Geoff,but firstly,I am going to make your apple crumble pie,looks very nice and sprinkling on custard powder over each layer is a great tip for extra flavour.
Hey Geoff! I purchased a kitchen weight scale and measure all ingredients in grams. My baking has come out much more consistent than when I used cups, spoons and ounces. I will try this recipe and I'm sure I will achieve the same result as you did. Thanks for this recipe, Geoff.
@@susanlee2835 I shall continue to give volumes and measures in grams since the UK now uses metric weights in the main, and in cups etc for those in USA who still mainly work in those measures.
I have got to stop watching these videos with my morning coffee. Because I never have anything with my morning coffee and now I want something. This looks really good. I'm going to make one for Christmas morning. Thanks for the recipe Geoff.
Love this recipe. Thank you for doing these videos. I have recently discovered you on RUclips and I write down your recipes which I will make j to my own little booklet to keep and pass down to my daughter. You're very good at explaining all these recipes. I have subscribed 😃
Oh I am so glad I did not give in to impulse buying at the shop today when I saw this pale comparison of a fruitcake! I was ready for the flavor of one, but it is rare to find a shop made one here where I live. So I will make this loaf and I know I will not be disappointed. It is the season when I will be more apt to find some mincemeat so I am so pleased you have shared this easy recipe! Thankyou.
HI Julie-joy. I hope you can find some mincemeat. This is a very good alternative to a more traditional Christmas cake, though it is great all year round. Similar in many respects to Bara Brith or Barmbrack.
I'm going to definitely make this...I NEED TOO.... I'm in a state of SHOCK,,, GEOFF,,, AND HORROR a mouse has got into my pantry and eaten my lovely Christmas PUDDING LASTE with HALF BOTTLE BRANDY I'm really cross this is the trouble with really old saxon cottages AND OURS WAS THE BAKERY,,,( Because of this I keep everything in enamel bins flour ect) ... the little blighters try to move in for the winter... So now OLIVER CAT IS SLEEPING IN THERE LOOKING FOR DRUNK MICE..or a very drunk one 🐁..... . 🐁🐁🐁🐁🐱The cake looks wonderful by the way 👌
Hi Henrietta. That is such a nuisance. All the effort to make and feed the pudding. Then a pesky alcoholic mouse thinks Christmas has come early. I hope Oliver is up to the task. I hope you enjoy this cake if you try it.
@@geoffsbakingblog oh I know..... and it was your recipe the mouse has good taste... @Oliver just being in there will sort the problem out he's a good mouser... My fear is he's brought it in alive and its took refuge in my pantry which is big so We are taking every thing out and cleaning today.. I can't do with rodents in side at all but I hate killing anything so we are all on the case EXCEPT DOLLY SHE'S HOPELESS.... SHE LET'S THE BlACK BIRD@ROBIN IN THE KITCHEN AND JUST SITS WITH THEM WHILE THEY DRINK FROM THE WATER BOWL......
LOL 😂 I was thinking what an odd recipe with minced meat 🥩 I just realised that you meant, minced dried fruits 🍇 I’m in Australia 🇦🇺 I have never heard of it been called minced meat before. That looks delicious 😋Thank you for sharing 🙏
Mincemeat is popular in England. We always have it at Christmas period. I will have a go at this loaf tho . I was thinking maybe I could cover it in dark chocolate. What do u think. And make it look like a log lol. For Christmas I mean.
I made this gorgeous cake this week…..it’s amazing, so tasty and so easy too…..I’m in my husbands good books!…..thanks Geoff, yet another winner ……love Jan xxxxxxxx
Hi Geoff, i made this cake….it didnt last long…delicious, it got better each day. I’ve decided that this will be our Christmas cake this year. Thanks for the recipe.
I watched this awhile ago and went straight to the kitchen to get it in the oven! Just happened to have mincemeat and some old glace fruit I could use up. There is no modern Christmas without some kind of fruit cake and I think this will be a very nice addition.
Hi. I've been looking for a recipe for a Christmas type fruit cake as an anytime treat that doesn't take 3 hours to cook so this might just be the one.
Very nice recipe Geoff and as you say a great alternative to christmas cake. Do you think i can add some brandy instead of milk? Booze might introduce more the Christmas spirit!😂
Hi Daniel. Thanks very much. Yes, if you need wish to loosen the batter you can add a little brandy. You can also poke some holes in the top after baking and brush some brandy over the top.
Hi Geoff. I'm looking forward to making this cake , as you have already made it could you tell me how long it will last, so I'm able to make it on the run up to Christmas .
Hi June. If you make it just as I did it will keep for about a week wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in an airtight container. However if you poke some holes in the top and feed it a little brandy, or similar, it will keep for longer.
I think that would be no problem, just check them after about 20 minutes, they would bake a lot faster than a full cake like this, I’m just not 100% sure just how long they would take 😊
Hi Geoff, I love the look of this recipe, I LOVE making mince pies, so I go crazy every Christmas buying every different jar of mincemeat I come across in the shops and end up with about 10 jars in January! I always have cherries too so this will be perfect for me, I’m going to make it at end of November so we can enjoy it putting the tree up on 1st Dec. Does this have a good shelf life?…..I tend to add some whiskey or brandy to my mince, so that will help me do you think to slacken the mix a bit? ….Your cake looks so beautiful, can’t wait to make it…..thanks so much Geoff, who needs Mary Berry when we have you! xx💕💕xx
Hi Delilahboa. I am glad you like the recipe. I think, if your batter needs to slacken you can use whisky or brandy instead of milk. You can also make a few holes in the top and brush a little over the cake once it has baked. I made this a week ago and am still eating a slice every day. With some alcohol seeped into it it will keep even longer.
@@geoffsbakingblog Hi Geoff, that’s a brilliant idea to brush some alcohol over once baked, I’ll definitely do that…..I just wanted to say thanks for all the details you give, really helps, even just about soaking the fruit and drying it off, all these little tips just really add up to make us home bakers better……thank you ❤️
Hi Jean. The only milk in the recipe is a little, if needed, to loosen the batter if it seems too thick. You could use orange juice for that. If, though, you meant could you use orange juice instead of the eggs, I am not too sure how that would work, but certainly you would need more raising agent of some sort. . The batter will make good muffins, though they should be baked for a shorter time.
Well I did it 😊 no need for extra liquid , but as I had got the juice ready had a nice drink while they were baking, but I did add the zest to the flour. They took 25 mins, now it’s a quick lunch of a muffin and cheese , hope my hubby enjoys them in his lunch tomorrow, thank you 🥰
Hi Moss. I am glad you are enjoying the cake. In baking the butter used is often unsalted, and then has salt added in. The main reason is that you can control the amount of salt like that. Butter that is already salted is likely, or may have, different levels of salt depending on the brand bought. However if you only have salted butter use that and omit the salt specified in the recipe. The reason for salt in baking is actually to draw out the flavour of the other ingredients, rather than to impart a saltiness.
Thanks for the video.
You are welcome.
Spot on Geoff👍
HI Mark. Not anymore, I wiped it off as soon as I noticed it. LOL.
@@geoffsbakingblog I will give this a go in a few weeks time Geoff,but firstly,I am going to make your apple crumble pie,looks very nice and sprinkling on custard powder over each layer is a great tip for extra flavour.
@@markw5779 I hope you enjoy the apple crumble pie.
Yummy cake :)
Hi Reinold's Recipes. Thanks very much.
OMG that would look great with a mug of coffee.
HI MunkeyUK. It would, though for me it would be tea.
Excellent 👌
Hi Deepak Menezes. Thanks very much.
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Thanks Ms Maverick.
Hey Geoff! I purchased a kitchen weight scale and measure all ingredients in grams. My baking has come out much more consistent than when I used cups, spoons and ounces. I will try this recipe and I'm sure I will achieve the same result as you did. Thanks for this recipe, Geoff.
Hi TC. That's great. It is much more accurate to weigh the ingredients, as you say. I hope you enjoy the cake.
I still weigh in pounds & ounces .. cups are for USA . Were in UK so don't even bother with grams ..
@@susanlee2835 I shall continue to give volumes and measures in grams since the UK now uses metric weights in the main, and in cups etc for those in USA who still mainly work in those measures.
@@susanlee2835 The internet is available for the whole world not just for the UK
I have got to stop watching these videos with my morning coffee. Because I never have anything with my morning coffee and now I want something. This looks really good. I'm going to make one for Christmas morning. Thanks for the recipe Geoff.
Hi Spiderbirdie. That would be great. I had a slice this morning, with some butter on, which I enjoyed immensely.
Oh my i love to eat this🥰🥰🥰
HI Maeflor Ogario. It was very good indeed. I am sure you would have enjoyed it.
That looks really good are give it a go ! Thanks !
Hi Lorraine. Thanks very much. I hope you enjoy it.
You do have lovley recipes - I will certainly enjoy making this one. Love mincemeat in any form. Many thanks, Happy Christmas.
Hi Havingalook2. Thanks, I am glad you like some of the recipes. I hope you enjoy this one, when you make it. Merry Christmas to you too.
Sounds yummy.
Hi T W. Thanks very much.
Love this recipe. Thank you for doing these videos. I have recently discovered you on RUclips and I write down your recipes which I will make j to my own little booklet to keep and pass down to my daughter.
You're very good at explaining all these recipes. I have subscribed 😃
Hi Susan. I am glad you are enjoying some of the recipes. I am sure your daughter will also enjoy them when you pass on your recipe book.
Good morning x I've just decided to make a practise run on mince pies, so yes, thank you 💞 lovely for me, as a standard Sunday cake.
Hi Miss Dream. I hope you enjoy your mince pies. This does work well as a cake for Sunday tea.
Oh I am so glad I did not give in to impulse buying at the shop today when I saw this pale comparison of a fruitcake! I was ready for the flavor of one, but it is rare to find a shop made one here where I live. So I will make this loaf and I know I will not be disappointed. It is the season when I will be more apt to find some mincemeat so I am so pleased you have shared this easy recipe! Thankyou.
HI Julie-joy. I hope you can find some mincemeat. This is a very good alternative to a more traditional Christmas cake, though it is great all year round. Similar in many respects to Bara Brith or Barmbrack.
@@geoffsbakingblog Oh was that good! going in for a second slice and another cuppa.... I will share I promise😉
@@julie-joywilliams7280 Oh great. I am glad you like it, and are happy to share, LOL.
I'm going to definitely make this...I NEED TOO.... I'm in a state of SHOCK,,, GEOFF,,, AND HORROR a mouse has got into my pantry and eaten my lovely Christmas PUDDING LASTE with HALF BOTTLE BRANDY I'm really cross this is the trouble with really old saxon cottages AND OURS WAS THE BAKERY,,,( Because of this I keep everything in enamel bins flour ect) ... the little blighters try to move in for the winter... So now OLIVER CAT IS SLEEPING IN THERE LOOKING FOR DRUNK MICE..or a very drunk one 🐁..... . 🐁🐁🐁🐁🐱The cake looks wonderful by the way 👌
Hi Henrietta. That is such a nuisance. All the effort to make and feed the pudding. Then a pesky alcoholic mouse thinks Christmas has come early. I hope Oliver is up to the task. I hope you enjoy this cake if you try it.
@@geoffsbakingblog oh I know..... and it was your recipe the mouse has good taste... @Oliver just being in there will sort the problem out he's a good mouser... My fear is he's brought it in alive and its took refuge in my pantry which is big so We are taking every thing out and cleaning today.. I can't do with rodents in side at all but I hate killing anything so we are all on the case EXCEPT DOLLY SHE'S HOPELESS.... SHE LET'S THE BlACK
BIRD@ROBIN IN THE KITCHEN AND JUST SITS WITH THEM WHILE THEY DRINK FROM THE WATER BOWL......
@@henriettahenson I am surprised Dolly doesn't take the birds out a small piece of cake from time to time.
@@geoffsbakingblog 😂😂😂lol
Oh what a scrumptious cake!! Thank you Geoff.
Hi Susannah P. Thanks very much, you are most welcome.
I have a couple of jars of mincemeat left over so I think this will be a tasty way to use them up. Looks lovely Geoff.
Hi Wendy. Thanks very much. I have two jars left as well, so I shall have to come up with something else to use them for.
@@geoffsbakingblog In that case I will keep a jar back for when you do.😃
LOL 😂 I was thinking what an odd recipe with minced meat 🥩 I just realised that you meant, minced dried fruits 🍇 I’m in Australia 🇦🇺 I have never heard of it been called minced meat before. That looks delicious 😋Thank you for sharing 🙏
Hi Barbara. Yes mincemeat, these days, is a concoction of fruits and spices. Originally, however it was made with meat.
It's called mincemeat in the US also. Don't think I've ever eaten it. I only seen jars of it for sale in stores.
Mincemeat is popular in England. We always have it at Christmas period. I will have a go at this loaf tho . I was thinking maybe I could cover it in dark chocolate. What do u think. And make it look like a log lol. For Christmas I mean.
@@lionofjudah4114 It might work with some dark chocolate. But it might also make it rather too rich, for my taste.
This looks and sounds amazing! The perfect addition to any Christmas celebrations - thank you for sharing Geoff!
Hi Elliott. Thanks very much. You are most welcome.
I made this gorgeous cake this week…..it’s amazing, so tasty and so easy too…..I’m in my husbands good books!…..thanks Geoff, yet another winner ……love Jan xxxxxxxx
Hi Jan. That's good. I am glad your husband enjoyed it.
Looks delicious!! This will most certainly be baked!! 😌 Thanks Geoff!!
Hi Leo. I hope you do bake it, and enjoy it.
Hello Geoff, thanks for the recipe, I will make it and freeze. X looks delicious 😋
Hi Miss Dream. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It was very good.
Hi Geoff, i made this cake….it didnt last long…delicious, it got better each day. I’ve decided that this will be our Christmas cake this year. Thanks for the recipe.
Hi Maria. That's great. I am so pleased that you enjoyed it.
I watched this awhile ago and went straight to the kitchen to get it in the oven! Just happened to have mincemeat and some old glace fruit I could use up. There is no modern Christmas without some kind of fruit cake and I think this will be a very nice addition.
Hi Jane. That's great. I do hope you enjoy it.
I anxious to try this 😊 Looks like a keeper thx
Hi I'm a Pip. I hope you enjoy it.
Hi. I've been looking for a recipe for a Christmas type fruit cake as an anytime treat that doesn't take 3 hours to cook so this might just be the one.
Hi Diane. Oh yes, this would fit the bill very nicely I think, and you can vary the dried fruit to suit your taste too.
Geoff it's been a long time since tasting mincemeat actually in a pie my Mom baked. Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Hi Mary. Thanks very much. Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
That's a nice use for mincemeat, Geoff. My go to Mary Berry recipe for mincemeat is a frangipane tart. Hope you're well?
HI Graham. Thanks. I do love frangipane, as often as i can get it. All is good here thanks.
I soak my sultanas in sweet marsala wine.
I often soak mine in brandy or similar, or orange juice. It rather depends on how I want them to taste.
@@geoffsbakingblog I will try the orange juice soak for sure.
and not sink to the bottom of the cake❤🩹
Hi Tonia. Oh no, it's best when the fruit stays suspended.
Very nice recipe Geoff and as you say a great alternative to christmas cake. Do you think i can add some brandy instead of milk? Booze might introduce more the Christmas spirit!😂
Hi Daniel. Thanks very much. Yes, if you need wish to loosen the batter you can add a little brandy. You can also poke some holes in the top after baking and brush some brandy over the top.
Hi Geoff.
I'm looking forward to making this cake , as you have already made it could you tell me how long it will last, so I'm able to make it on the run up to Christmas .
Hi June. If you make it just as I did it will keep for about a week wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in an airtight container. However if you poke some holes in the top and feed it a little brandy, or similar, it will keep for longer.
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Hi 👋 can I convert this to muffins ?
I think that would be no problem, just check them after about 20 minutes, they would bake a lot faster than a full cake like this, I’m just not 100% sure just how long they would take 😊
Hi Geoff, I love the look of this recipe, I LOVE making mince pies, so I go crazy every Christmas buying every different jar of mincemeat I come across in the shops and end up with about 10 jars in January! I always have cherries too so this will be perfect for me, I’m going to make it at end of November so we can enjoy it putting the tree up on 1st Dec. Does this have a good shelf life?…..I tend to add some whiskey or brandy to my mince, so that will help me do you think to slacken the mix a bit? ….Your cake looks so beautiful, can’t wait to make it…..thanks so much Geoff, who needs Mary Berry when we have you! xx💕💕xx
Hi Delilahboa. I am glad you like the recipe. I think, if your batter needs to slacken you can use whisky or brandy instead of milk. You can also make a few holes in the top and brush a little over the cake once it has baked. I made this a week ago and am still eating a slice every day. With some alcohol seeped into it it will keep even longer.
@@geoffsbakingblog Hi Geoff, that’s a brilliant idea to brush some alcohol over once baked, I’ll definitely do that…..I just wanted to say thanks for all the details you give, really helps, even just about soaking the fruit and drying it off, all these little tips just really add up to make us home bakers better……thank you ❤️
@@delilahboa You are most welcome.
And would it be possible to use pure orange juice instead of milk or will I need to add baking sofa too , thanks from 🇨🇦
Hi Jean. The only milk in the recipe is a little, if needed, to loosen the batter if it seems too thick. You could use orange juice for that. If, though, you meant could you use orange juice instead of the eggs, I am not too sure how that would work, but certainly you would need more raising agent of some sort. . The batter will make good muffins, though they should be baked for a shorter time.
Well I did it 😊 no need for extra liquid , but as I had got the juice ready had a nice drink while they were baking, but I did add the zest to the flour. They took 25 mins, now it’s a quick lunch of a muffin and cheese , hope my hubby enjoys them in his lunch tomorrow, thank you 🥰
@@jeansteele6586 That's good. I am glad they turned out well.
Made this many times, gets rave reviews, but a quick question. Why do you specify unsalted butter, but then add ½ TSP of salt?
Hi Moss. I am glad you are enjoying the cake. In baking the butter used is often unsalted, and then has salt added in. The main reason is that you can control the amount of salt like that. Butter that is already salted is likely, or may have, different levels of salt depending on the brand bought. However if you only have salted butter use that and omit the salt specified in the recipe. The reason for salt in baking is actually to draw out the flavour of the other ingredients, rather than to impart a saltiness.
many thanks, makes sense now
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