Christmas Cake from seasoned Field View experts.

Festive Fun at Field View: Christmas Cake Decorating with Our Home Baking Club.

The holiday season is in full swing at Field View, and what better way to celebrate than with a delightful baking activity? Today, our Home Baking Club gathered to decorate beautiful Christmas cakes that we had lovingly prepared in previous sessions. The atmosphere was warm and cheerful, filled with festive decorations and the sweet aroma of marzipan and icing.

Our residents enjoyed rolling out marzipan, smoothing icing, and adding those finishing touches that make each cake unique. These traditional fruit cakes are a cherished part of Christmas, and everyone is excited to share and enjoy them together during the upcoming celebrations.

This activity is more than just baking—it’s about community, creativity, and festive joy. At Field View, we believe in creating moments that bring people together, and today was a perfect example of that.

MMCG-Approved Christmas Cake Recipe

Want to try making your own? Here’s a simple, traditional recipe for a rich and fruity Christmas cake that meets MMCG standards:

Ingredients

• 225g plain flour
• 225g unsalted butter (softened)
• 225g soft brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 50g chopped almonds
• 800g mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, sultanas, chopped glacé cherries)
• Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange
• 2 tbsp brandy (optional)
• Marzipan and royal icing for decoration

Method

1. Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F). Grease and line a deep 20cm cake tin.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
3. Fold in flour and spices, then add dried fruit, nuts, and citrus zest.
4. Spoon mixture into the tin, level the top, and bake for 2½–3 hours until firm.
5. Cool completely, then wrap in foil and store for at least a week to mature.
6. Decorate with marzipan and icing. Add festive touches like holly or cherries.