It’s something of a family tradition that my father buys me something to do with cooking for Christmas. Over the years, he’s bought me a milk frother, a juicer, a tagine and a yogurt maker: in fact, a casual glance in my kitchen cupboards will probably tell the story of Christmas in a rather unusual way! This year was no different, and he bought me a set of cake tins which form a tall, tower cake along with various colourings, icing and decorations.
Armed with these presents, I decided I would bake a rainbow (-ish) cake for the church New Year’s Day party. Whilst being nowhere near as beautiful as the pictures on the cake tin box or recipe book, this cake is at least coloured on the inside (honestly, Dave & Mark!)
The finished product again is not quite as even or pristine as I would like, but for a first attempt, it’s not that bad, even if it does look rather lopsided!
However, based on the amount of sugar in the cakes, the marzipan between layers and the icing all over the cake, I have to warn everyone that this is definitely not a healthy eating option! Having said that, I hope it is enjoyed by all who come to the party, which starts at 4 p.m. on New Year’s Day.
Now on to the chocolate fudge cake!!