So, using Delia’s Rich Fruit Cake, we have calculated the ingredients list and cooking times for you. This scaling up is more difficult with cake recipes – they cannot simply be doubled or tripled. However, as a general rule, square tins hold about 25 per cent more than round tins of the same size.
Happy birthday Delia! Delia is Truly Scrumptious! Hi, I am making a 3 tier wedding cake for a friend and will be using Delia’s rich fruit cake recipe. Your guide starts from a 6” round cake tin and I am doing 5”, 7”, 9” tiers.
It should definitely not be filled with fake-dyed "fruit." It should be moist, yet light and fluffy. It should be gently flavored with vanilla and orange. And it should be dotted (but not overwhelmed by) real, non-dyed dried fruit and toasted nuts. I try to keep all my recipes to ten ingredients or less.