BBC Good Food Magazine

EASY CHRISTMAS CAKE DECORATING

ESTHER’S CHRISTMAS PUDDING CAKE

I often remember my undecorated fruitcake on Christmas Eve. I’m not the best cake decorator, and while it would be fine to serve my cake as is, there’s something special about a festive design. This easy option takes just 30 minutes to construct, and you’re left with a cake disguised as a cute-looking Christmas pudding. It’s simple enough for even the most novice cake decorators.

LIBERTY’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CAKE

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