Fruitcake
Fruitcake or fruit cake is a cake made with candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices, and optionally soaked in spirits. In the United Kingdom, certain rich versions may be iced and decorated.
A traditional fruitcake loaf | |
| Type | Cake |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Europe |
| Region or state | Various |
| Created by | Originally from Roman times |
| Main ingredients | Candied fruit and/or dried fruit, nuts, spices, sugars, flour |
| Variations | Quickbread or yeasted. Can optionally be soaked in liquor. Many varied combinations of dried fruits and nuts possible. Sometimes topped with icing. |
Fruitcakes are usually served in celebration of weddings and Christmas. Given their rich nature, fruitcakes are most often consumed on their own, as opposed to with condiments (such as butter or cream). Fruit cake is different to fruit bread, but may share similar toppings and mixtures.
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