My Christmas Cake

I measured all ingredients

Soaked fruit in brandy overnight,

Eggs were at room temperature

So my cake would turn out right.



I mixed this special treat

Traditionally done by hand,

When it was completed

Oh, it looked so grand.



In a greased lined container

I spooned my mixture in,

(Must make sure my oven doesn`t burn it

That would have been a sin) .



I then stood and admired

As I felt so proud,

'MY CHRISTMAS CAKE IS MADE'

I felt the need to shout out loud.



My oven gave a warm glow,

I`m sure it waits all year

To accept my 'masterpiece'

That gives much festive cheer.



Then we had a power cut

The cake gave a fatal flop,

I`m telling no one till the new year

Mine came from a shop.