Christmas Cake Mixes 2026
Annually, since the shop opened in 2022, we have offered customers the opportunity to make their own traditional Christmas Cakes, but without the fuss!
A delicious recipe. Selected ingredients weighed out. Done. No leftover ingredients which might go to waste. No weighing. Just tip it all in to a bowl, mix, bake, and feed up to Christmas!
Last year we made over 100 mixes between September 15th and December 1st! The recipe is a traditional mix by Mary Berry and we also have a vegan alternative. Both involve 1kg of mixed fruit but this can be chosen as standard mixed fruit or selected mix (see below).
So how does it work?
1) Simply select the Christmas cake mix you would like from the choices below
2) Select a preferred collection date from the options below and then drop Steph an email at reedsrefill@gmail.com or a Facebook message saying you’d like to order a Christmas Cake.
We cannot guarantee that date will be available as they do get booked up but we’ll happily update you with the latest spaces in our reply if needed.
3) Your slot will then be confirmed and on that date you simply turn up at the shop during opening hours to pick up and pay for it – no need to pay in advance. The cake mix will be ready and packed up by 9:30am and includes the recipe too. If you’re not making the cake straight away put the ingredients in an air-tight container when you get home.
If you visit our social media pages (Facebook/Instagram) we will be posting pictures of amazing cakes made over previous years by our lovely customers!
So what are the mix choices?
- Mixed Fruit (raisins/sultanas/currants) £11
- Mixed Fruit & Cranberries £13
- Mixed Fruit & Glacé Cherries £12
- Mixed Fruit & Mixed Peel £11.50
- Mixed Fruit & Chopped Apricots £12.50
- Mixed Fruit & Cranberries & Glace Cherries £13.50
- Mixed Fruit & Mixed Peel & Cranberries £13
- Mixed Fruit & Mixed Peel & Cherries £13
- Raisins, Sultanas, Cranberries, Glace Cherries £13.50
To make the recipe vegan it’s just 50p extra added to your chosen mix.
If you would like any other fruit choices just ask.
2026 dates:
October: 22nd (1)
November: 4th (2), 5th (3), 17th (3), 18th (2), 19th (2), 21st (2)
December: 1st (2), 2nd (3), 3rd (3), 4th (3), 5th (3)
We alternate weeks to ensure that ingredients are thoroughly restocked during the busy period. There are three available slots on each day (unless otherwise amended to show availability) so you’re welcome to order a mix for someone else at the same time; maybe a family member or neighbour?
The other ingredients supplied in the mix include: Sugar, Flour, Almonds, Baking Powder, Spices.
You are also welcome to ask for your own favourite Christmas Cake mix to be weighed out and prepared – maybe it’s a family recipe or one by another baker. Simply contact us as detailed above to book a slot and get the recipe to us in good time before the collection date.