How To Line a Christmas Cake Tin

Here's how to line a Christmas cake tin for a fruit cake easily to prevent burning (and without asking for a spare pair of hands!)

This Friday's YouTube video featured me showing you how to line a Christmas cake tin to prevent burning when cooking for a long period of time.

This is the only method I use when I bake my Christmas fruitcakes as the thought of ruining something I've spent a long time making breaks my heart.

I've never had a failure and would definitely say it's foolproof, apart from the odd lid burning near a gas flame but I've learned my lesson over the years and for that reason, I wouldn't recommend nipping out to the shops while it's cooking. But don't let this put you off as it works like a charm every time.

And next week, I will be sharing with you the recipe I used for my Christmas cakes and eventually how to marzipan and ice it, along with many other gift ideas.

Merry Christmas!