Let’s soak the fruit ahead with Orla! This tried-and-tested recipe has been part of her family’s Christmas tradition for years — and it’s become a firm favorite among friends too.
And the best part? You don’t need to gather dozens of different ingredients — all you need is one pack of our Christmas Cake Fruit Mix and one pack of our Christmas Pudding Mix. It saves money, time, and hassle , while still giving you that rich traditional flavor.
This batch makes enough for two 20 cm / 8-inch cakes, but for now, all you need to do is soak the fruit. The rest of the ingredients will be revealed in December , when we’ll bake the cakes together.
Do you use alcohol? Get soaking now and let the flavours deepen.
Going alcohol-free? Simply wait and mix your fruit with juice one week before baking — on December 5th @ 7pm, 2025, when Orla will have a special Live finishing the cake before The Late Late Toy Show.
A little patience now means unforgettable cake later — let’s get started!
