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Well now... it appears to be National Cake week in the UK.

(Like I needed an excuse to eat some cake.)😋 🍰

@Starling Oh gosh I almost missed that. Better make sure I get cake. Lots of cake.

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@tisch Definitely.😄

Oct 02, 2017, 18:46 · Web · 0 · 0

@Starling I might expand the definition a smidge and start with date and pecan loaf though.

@tisch Ohh, that sounds lovely... *drool*😋

@Starling It's kind of malty and fruity. A half way between cake and malt loaf.

@tisch Now I really want to try this.☺

@Starling
Here you go
https://mortsmorsels.wordpress.com/2016/08/07/date-and-pecan-loaf/

@tisch Bookmarked, and thanks! I'm definitely going to try this.

@Starling It's remarkably easy and it freezes well which is why I do it in the smaller tins rather than one big tin. I do it in half pound tins too, just reduce the cooking time a little if you do that.

@tisch @Starling interesting- that recipe looks pretty close to what a ‘real’ fruitcake should be- just need some alcohol in it I think? 😉

@Boudicca @Starling
It's not far off, the dates go into a mush and with the malt it makes it kind of sticky and gooey. I'll try adding some brandy next time that's a good idea.