Be sure to flatten the bottom of your foil bowl so it can sit flat on whichever surface you place it on. You may wish to mold ...

Feed a crowd: Double the recipe and use two 9x9-inch baking dishes to feed twice as many folks. Add some toppings: Top with ...

In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together ... Cover the cake loosely with aluminum foil after 1 hour to prevent the top becoming too dark. Leave to cool in the tin for 15 minutes ...

This really is a figgy pudding as it includes dried figs, as well as all the usual dried fruit. The fig seeds bring a hint of a crunch to the finished pudding, which makes for a first-rate texture.