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Several christmas cakes baked on the same shelf

Asked on 16 Jul 2024 by John

Having used Delia’s Classic Christmas cake recipe to make 2 x 6” cakes (3 hours baking time) for over 20 years do you think that I could also bake a 8” cake on a lower shelf simultaneously? My thinking is that I would only need a further hour in the oven thus reducing energy consumption.

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Asked on 13 Jul 2024 by Dobbin99

I see many terms used but don’t know how, how long or whatever.
Things like rest the meat, marinade etc rarely say for how long or even how. Is there an easy list that explains or even one or more of Delilah’s books that help.

Blackcurrant Jam quantity

Asked on 12 Jul 2024 by Nanny Lynne

I have made blackcurrent jam according to the recipe in the complete cookery course aka my Bible. I only make 4lbs insttead of 6. It is very good but what am I doing wrong please?
Thank you and thank you for turning me into a competent family cook.
Lynne

Sticky Hazelnut Roulade

Asked on 12 Jul 2024 by Sabre

Hi Lindsey,
I have made a hazelnut chocolate merengue roulade which rose up beautifully and obviously sank coming out of the oven. Once turned out it appeared more sticky than usual, is this due to the oil in the hazelnuts or is it underdone? It looked and behaved well done coming out of the oven.

Thank You, I love this page,
Niamh [Sabre]

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