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Clay cake decorations

Asked by: BERNICE Allen

Hi Lindsey I have covered cake with Delia's fondent icing and have made fiowers using airdrying clay can they go on to the icing not sure they are compatible is for demo only Thankyou

Answered by Lindsey: Hello, If the cake is not being consumed I’d say there is nothing to be concerned about if it’s out of reach of any little ones! If it was going to be eaten I think some kind of barrier between the clay and icing should be used. This could be a glaze on smaller items or a barrier between the food and decoration of larger items such as a model of a couple to be wed sitting on a base which could be positioned on a piece of parchment or foil cut to size, for example.

Sticky Toffee Loaf Cake as a tray bake

Asked by: Debs

Hi Lindsey Can you make the Sticky Toffee Loaf Cake as a tray bake? If so, what size tin do you recommend. Many thanks, Deb

Answered by Lindsey: Hello, What is the size and liquid capacity of the tray bake tin that you would like to use? Thanks

Need to knead?

Asked by: Karen

Does the quick wholemeal bread need kneading

Answered by Lindsey: Hello, No, we do not knead this loaf. Kind regards Lindsey

Making a 12 inch fruit wedding cake

Asked by: Jude

Hello, I need to make a 12” square rich fruit cake for the bottom layer of a large wedding cake - could you scale it up for me? Help! Jude

Answered by Lindsey: Hello Jude, I always suggest a 12 egg quantity for a rich fruit cake in a 12 inch square tin. If you want to use the chart you can add the quantities of the 8 egg to the 4 egg recipe. Give it extra layers of protection around the outside and make sure the top is covered with a double layer of parchment (not touching the cake mix). This recipe is baked at 140C on a lower shelf using gas or conventional heat but if you use a fan oven you can use any shelf, but I’d reduce the temperature to 115C. I would check the cake at 5 ½ hours then every 15 – 30 minutes after that depending on how it’s looking. Best wishes Lindsey

Smaller Treacle Sponge Pudding

Asked by: Maartje2021

Hallo My question is about the treacle pudding from Delia’s lovely Winter book. If I want to make a one pint pudding, should I just halve the recipe amounts and how long should I steam it for? Many thanks Maartje

Answered by Lindsey: Hello Maartje, Yes you can just halve the ingredients. I’d use 100g of beaten egg and allow 1 ½ hours to steam. Kind regards Lindsey

Enjoying Avocado!

Asked by: Pam

Hi Lindsay I just purchased a bag of about 6 avacados for Cdn $5.00 and wondering how best to use them, please ? From a senior male widow in Vancouver who enjoys cooking ! Delia's new website looks interesting this morning ! Cheers, John Sullivan

Answered by Lindsey: Hello John, We have these recipes…. All best Lindsey