Publisher's Synopsis
Fruitcakes, whether you love them or think they are ugly doorstops, are a traditional part of holiday sweets. Preserved by soaking in brandy, bourbon, or rum for weeks or months, they have a very long shelf life if kept wrapped tightly too. That has always endeared them to homemakers who were guaranteed a delicious sweet to serve with tea or coffee if unexpected guests should arrive.
Today, more fruitcakes are the production of a factory bakery than the home kitchen, but the best ones are always homemade. Whether you like a heavy cake chock full of nuts and candied fruit, or prefer lighter ones made with dehydrated fruits, there is sure to be a recipe that will become your own specialty.
Fruitcake often gets a bad rap as being untasty, but you'll change your mind once you try one or more recipes like fruit rum cake, white fruitcake, or Mexican fruit cake.
Learn how to make recipes truly your own, and suit your own family's tastes as well.
