For the sense of unmarried woman past about 25 years old, this originates from a japanese tradition of giving and receiving festive cakes on christmas.
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Pics. In the united kingdom, certain rich versions may be iced and decorated. It is made to be eaten at christmas.
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A christmas cake that dates back to ancient rome!! Buying a cake for christmas is a japanese tradition. From wikimedia commons, the free media repository.
Loaded with an assortment of dried.
Not only does this save time when the busy season descends upon us, it also serves to improve the taste of the cake. Prepare this fruit cake in advance and feed it regularly with rum, brandy or whisky to build the flavour and keep it moist, from bbc good food. 2 cups mixed diced glacéed fruits, 2 cups golden raisins, 1 cup dark raisins, 1 1/2 cups dried currants, 1/2 cup halved glacéed red cherries plus additional for garnish, n/a glacéed red cherries, 1/2 cup chopped glacéed angelica (available at specialty foods shops) plus additional for garnish. 24 hours 20 minutes cook time:
