A proper Christmas fruit cake isn’t rushed, it’s actually nurtured. This traditional bake is designed to be made well ahead of the big day, slowly developing depth, moisture and warmth as it’s fed ...

A traditional Christmas cake is a popular addition to the festive treats menu. Made in many different ways, they are generally “variations on the classic fruitcake”, said the English Tea Store.

With just a little finesse and creativity, you can turn a classic cake pop recipe into Christmas light cake pops for the cutest holiday dessert.