But, instead, someone hands you a giant knife and you realize with horror that you're expected to cut multiple perfect slices out of your elaborately decorated, awkwardly shaped round cake.

The great thing about making a fruit cake is that it can be made well in advance of the big day. Equipment and preparation: For this recipe you will need a 15cm/6in, 23cm/9in and 30cm/12in round ...

Cover and refrigerate overnight. Day 2: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch round cake pans (or use nonstick baking spray with flour) and set aside. In a medium bowl ...