£45.60
This is a preorder product, available delivery dates can be selected at checkout.

Voted "Best Christmas Cake for Decorating 2022 - taste test winner " according to Good Housekeeping our Classic Christmas cakes are packed with fruit and nuts, generously laced with French brandy then slow baked in small batches. Next they are matured for a minimum of three months before we cover them in natural marzipan and finish with ivory sugar paste. Stylish and understated with a simple gold ribbon, we leave you to get creative and personalise with your own top decoration.

Size: 2kg e** 

How to cut your Meg Rivers Rich English Fruit Cake.

  1. Use a sharp and serrated knife (a good bread knife is ideal).
  2. Cut in a sawing motion from the outside of the cake towards the centre.
  3. Ideally clean the blade between each slice.


INGREDIENTS: Marzipan (19%) (Sugar, Almonds, Water, Glucose Syrup, Invert Sugar Syrup, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate), Mixed Vine Fruits (18%) (Currants, Raisins, Sultanas) Sugar Paste (18%) (Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Water, Palm Oil*, Humectant: Vegetable Glycerine, Emulsifier: Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Stabiliser: Tragacanth gum, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate, Natural Flavouring, Natural Colouring), Butter (Milk), Free Range Egg, Glacé Halved Cherries (6%) (Cherry, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Colour: Anthocyanins, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid), Wheat Flour (contains Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamine), Brown Sugar, Mixed Peel (3%) (Orange Peel, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Lemon Peel, Sugar, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid), Nibbed Walnuts, Brandy, Ground Almonds, Crystallised Ginger (Ginger, Cane Sugar),  Neutral Spray (Water, Glucose-fructose Syrup, Gelling Agent: Pectin’s, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Potassium Citrates, Preservative Potassium Sorbate, Natural Citrus Flavouring), Apricot Jam (Glucose Fructose Syrup, Apricot, Gelling Agent: Pectin, Sugar, Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate), Sweet Mixed Spices (Coriander, Cinnamon, Caraway Seeds, Allspice, Cloves, Cardamom, Ginger), Salt.

For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold.
May contain traces of other nuts. Although every care has been taken to remove fruit stones and nutshell some may remain.

FULLY ICED CLASSIC CHRISTMAS CAKE NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per 100g)
Energy 

1887kj
451kcal

Fat
Of which Saturates

17g
6.2g

Carbohydrates
Of which Sugars

69g
61g

Protein 4.7g
Salt 0.2g

Standard UK Mainland Delivery: £5.50 (free on orders over £159)
Orders received before midday are usually dispatched the same day, using Royal Mail 24 hour tracked service, or DPD depending on weight. Allow 1-2 working days for delivery from despatch.

Next / Named UK Mainland WEEKDAY: £7.50
Next Working Day (Orders must be received by midday) If you specify a future weekday delivery date, we endeavour to deliver on or just before that date.

Next / Named UK Mainland SATURDAY: £9.50
If your selected delivery date is a SATURDAY you must choose this option. If you specify a Saturday delivery date, we will endeavour to deliver before 4pm.

UK Highlands and Islands: £9.50 - 3-5 Working Days
If you specify a future delivery date, we endeavour to deliver on or just before that date. Please take delivery 1 or 2 days before a special occasion.

UK Offshore:
Includes Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland and some British Forces overseas addresses, are sent with Royal Mail. Sadly this delivery method is offered at customers risk due to inconsistency in the overseas Royal Mail service.

Named day services:
Whilst we always make every effort to ensure parcels arrive on customer's preferred delivery date, regretfully we cannot guarantee that parcels will arrive on a specific day or at a specific time. All orders subject to stock availability.

Overseas:
Due to changes in customs regulations and practices, regretfully we are no longer able to send orders abroad. We are happy to send to a UK address to enable you to arrange onward delivery yourself.

Shelf life:
Most of our products have a 7- 10 day shelf life from time of despatch. Please bear this in mind if choosing a preferred delivery date. This does not apply to Rich Fruit products and biscuits which have a much longer shelf life.

**All of our products are hand baked in small batches. As such, some variations in appearance and weight may occur.