‘My husband, Mark, was 40 late last year. When I asked him what he really wanted as a birthday treat, all he could talk about was lardy cake. So I tracked down a recipe and made it. It earned definite ...

The relatively high fat content of lardy cakes means they will stay moist for longer than traditional cakes. However, it's best to keep them stored in airtight containers. Lardy cakes have a ...

This recipe has a generous amount of dried fruit in a rich dough that’s lighter and less sweet than most shop-bought lardy cakes. Mix together the flour, salt and yeast in a mixing bowl.