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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Jessica Murray

Nigella Lawson tells Britain to give Christmas cake the heave-ho-ho-ho

Nigella Lawson: ‘I’m all for embracing new Christmas rituals of our own.’
Nigella Lawson: ‘I’m all for embracing new Christmas rituals of our own.’ Photograph: BBC

It may be one of the longest-standing festive traditions, but Nigella Lawson has urged people to ditch Christmas cake this year and opt for a family-friendly chocolate one instead.

The celebrity chef said there was no point in having a dried fruit cake “gathering dust” on the kitchen counter, and families should choose a festive dessert that would go down better with visiting guests over the winter break.

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