One of my first jobs, fresh out of university, was working for a television company that made cookery programmes with Delia Smith. What an education. Not only was she the consummate professional, her ...

Cakes have been around for centuries, and there are not many treats to enjoy during the holidays than a fantastic, Christmas-themed homemade cake. Recipes can be as simple or as complex as you desire, ...

Celebrating holidays without cakes is a no-go, especially if your family has a sweet tooth. It’s a mandatory dessert that has to be on the dinner table during the holiday season. However, if you ...

A traditional Christmas cake is a popular addition to the festive treats menu. Made in many different ways, they are generally “variations on the classic fruitcake”, said the English Tea Store.

Chef Jon Ashton already knows what you're thinking when it comes to fruit cake — or as he adorably calls it, British Christmas cake. "I know everybody's scared of fruit cake," he says. "But this ...

What's Christmas without a classic Christmas cake after dinner? Delia Smith's Christmas cake recipe promises to be a timeless pud that you can count on. Of course, you can finish yours off with crisp ...

My favourite Christmas cake comes from the estimable Hamlyn All Colour Cook Book published in 1971. My copy – the first cookery book I ever bought when I left home – has lost its spine and is covered ...