A Past Recipe of the Month from Jane Asher

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Lemon and Cranberry Christmas Drizzle Cake

FOR CAKE YOU WILL NEED:
1 pack Jane Asher Lemon Drizzle Cake Mix
2 medium eggs
145ml water (5 fl oz)
45ml (1.75 fl oz) oil

FILLING (Cranberry Syrup):
40g Butter
250g Fresh Cranberries
125ml Maple Syrup
60g Granulated Sugar
60ml water
pinch of salt

Method:

Please note that cooking appliances may vary. These instructions are given only as a guide.

Preheat oven to 180ºC (160ºC fan assisted ovens) 350ºF/ Gas Mark4.

Prepare the Cake

1. Blend together the contents of the lemon cake sachet with 2 medium eggs, 145ml (6 fl. oz) water, 45ml (2 fl. oz.) oil and the contents of one of the lemon juice sachets in a large mixing bowl. Whisk on slow speed for 30 seconds and then continue on maximum speed for 2 minutes.
2. Divide the mixture equally into two greased and lined 18cm (7”) sandwich tins.
3. Bake in the centre of the oven for approximately 25minutes until golden brown.
4. Leave cakes to cool for at least half an hour.

Prepare the Filling

1. In a pan add the cranberries, syrup, sugar, water and salt and bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer 8 minutes or until all cranberries have popped, stirring occasionally.
2. Leave cranberry syrup to cool completely. Once it has cooled, cream 40g of butter until light and fluffy while gradually adding the contents of the Lemon Filling sachet. Mix until a spreadable consistency is achieved.
3. Sandwich together with an even layer of lemon filling.

Prepare the Lemon Drizzle Icing

1. Blend together the contents of the icing sachet with the contents of the remaining lemon juice sachet. Ensure a smooth flowing texture is achieved – you may need to add a little water, drop by drop, if the consistency is too thick.
2. Drizzle the lemon icing over the top surface of the completed cake.
3. Drizzle remaining cranberry syrup over the top of cake.
4. For decoration place 2 cranberries and create a holly leaf with green icing.