yetanotherBob wrote:

>
> It sounds as though you may be attempting actually to make this cake
> edible, or perhaps even inviting. According to my British friends, a
> truly Traditional Christmas cake cannot be edible under any
> circumstances.

Nonsense. It is a fine tradition. There are lots of us who really like the
stuff. It's much too rich to eat on a regular basis, but it is a terrific
seasonal treat.