Here are 2 recipes from member Denise Taylor and the easiest Christmas cake ever from Daryl Gould AOM to make ahead for Christmas.
Rum Balls (with sweet biscuits)
- 1 packet Milk Coffee biscuits, crushed
- 2 cups coconut, plus extra for coating
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 tin condensed milk
- 1 and a 1/2 tablespoons rum
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly, make into balls and roll in coconut.
Apricot Balls
- 250 gm apricots, chopped finely
- 1 cup icing sugar, plus extra for coating
- 2 cups coconut
- 2/3 cup condensed milk
- Optional – pink salt or almond essence if desired
- Mix all ingredients well (takes time and mixture will be sticky).
- Roll into small balls, then roll in icing sugar to coat.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Place paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Note – balls will harden over time, so make at least a day ahead.
Daryl’s Christmas Cake
Daryl Gould has made this cake for our Christmas Stall and for family and friends as gifts. Please try and enjoy!
- 1 kg mixed fruit
- 375 ml chocolate milk
- 1/2 cup rum
- 2.1/2 cups self-raising flour
- Pinch of salt
- Mix together the mixed fruit, chocolate milk and rum and soak overnight.
- Add flour and salt.
- Bake for 1.1/2 hours at 180⁰C with the oven fan on.
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