Christmas

If you want, yo u can prepare the cake with almond paste (marzipan) before covering it with ready-made icing. Note

The fruit mix is enough to make a pudding, a cake and a dozen mince pies. Note

Panettone are easy to find around Christmas time, at other times they may not be as readily available. You can use brioche instead, adding a handful of sultanas, or thick-cut fruit bread. Note

If you can’t find dried cherries, use the equivalent amount of extra dried cranberries instead. Note

This pudding can be made a week ahead; store, covered, in the fridge, or freeze for up to 2 months. Brandy cream sauce can be made a day ahead; store, covered, in the fridge. Note

These nuts are so moreish it will be hard to hand them over; to prevent such a dilemma, double the quantity and the problem is solved! Note

This gorgeous layered cake is the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. It's the perfect celebratory cake to serve at Christmas time.

This recipe also makes 6 texas muffins (¾-cup/180ml); bake about 35 minutes. Note

For this recipe you need 1 large pomegranate (375g). Note