WINSTON CHURCHILL'S FAVOURITE FRUIT CAKE FOR VE ANNIVERSARY

WINSTON CHURCHILL'S FAVOURITE FRUIT CAKE FOR VE ANNIVERSARY
IN TODAY'S VIDEO KELLY MAKES A HISTORIC FRUIT CAKE FROM A RECIPE ON THE NATIONAL TRUST WEBSITE.
THIS FRUIT CAKE USED TO BE MADE BY WINSTON CHURCHILL'S LONG TIME COOK AT 10 DOWNING STREET AND HIS FAMILY HOME AT CHARTWELL IN KENT.
Ingredients
225g butter
170g dark brown sugar
285g self-raising flour
280g dried mixed fruit
2 cups strong black tea
5 eggs
110g halved glacé cherries
1tsp mixed spice
1tbsp black treacle (optional)
FOR METHOD PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO...
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#WINSTONCHURCHILL #FRUITCAKE #VEDAY

[@dannybaker4052]

Reminds me of the cake nan used to make . Perfect with a cup of tea. Happy v.e. day to you both

[@beachfraser3747]

Hopefully we will all be out real soon!! might even make a trip down to beautiful Cornwall!! Have a great VE Day you guys!

[@beachfraser3747]

@@BIGOGGIEWORLD for sure John, be safe , regards from sunny Wiltshire!!

[@joshdolzanski2869]

How many vids a week are you creating this is great. Ohh I just realised I have not subscribed

[@joshdolzanski2869]

THE BIG OGGIE BAKEHOUSE I think I will wait for a few more vids for that. Just so I know what I am investing myself in🙂

[@cattv5063]

My dog loves this video ??

[@ToadyBloyster]

Enjoying the channel but could I maybe suggest you cut into and try the bakes at the end of the video and let us know how they are. It seems a bit of a letdown to watch the whole process of making something but then not get the payoff of seeing the finished article and your thoughts about it.