The great thing about making a fruit cake is that it can be made well in advance of the big day. Equipment and preparation: For this recipe you will need a 15cm/6in, 23cm/9in and 30cm/12in round ...

For this recipe you will need a deep 25cm/10in round cake tin, an electric hand whisk or freestanding mixer, a cake smoother and a piping bag fitted with a plain nozzle. Mix the dried fruit and ...