It looks really difficult but it is actually amazingly easy - it's just the ingredients list that looks daunting. Also makes an unforgettable wedding or christening cake. Allow 24hours for the fruit to soak, and 5 days for the cake to be ready to be iced.
Help Please. What size of cake tin do I need for this cake? - 27 Nov 2012
I don't want to say that the recipe was bad, but I'm so frustrated by what has just been a very expensive go at making fruitcake again! I took it out of the oven 20 minutes before the recipe called for, but it looks burnt! My oven is accurate, I bake every week, but somehow when it comes to fruitcakes, I always either under- or over bake them! Any advice? - 16 Sep 2012 (Review from Allrecipes UK & Ireland)
Hi graywriter1, the four months is how long the author recommends you age the cake before you marzipan and ice it. We'll change the 'keep' to 'age' to make this more clear! Also, if you don't have four months, 6 to 8 weeks should be just fine! - 27 Oct 2011 (Review from Allrecipes UK & Ireland)