A fruitcake joke would have been considered downright nutty centuries ago, when the Christmas dessert was seen as a sign of wealth and power. The first crumbs of fruitcake history can be found in ...

“Fruitcake is interesting,” says Rick Meyer, president of the Beatrice Bakery Co., a Nebraska company whose popular fruitcakes are made from a family recipe that dates back to 1917.

It keeps nicely in the refrigerator for weeks, making it perfect for the holiday season. Watch the Video Ingredients ...

For all the fruitcake haters out there, Ellie King would like you to reconsider with a slice of her Grandma Phoebe's fruitcake. "I will say when I was a kid, I didn't like fruitcake, but I love it ...

Fruitcake has a bad rap for being dry as a brick. Follow these fruitcake tips, and you'll discover this dessert is deserving of its holiday prestige. The Takeout.

Candied citrus peel is almost always included in fruitcake, but, because it’s hard to find in the United States, I add freshly grated lemon and orange zest to the batter instead, which brightens ...

A fruitcake joke would have been considered downright nutty centuries ago, when the Christmas dessert was seen as a sign of wealth and power. The first crumbs of fruitcake history can be found in ...

Fruitcake can last quite a while after it has been made. Factors that play into the dessert's longevity include the ingredients and how it's made — here's what to know.

Fruitcake is fantastic, says Wynne, if you use excellent fruit, especially fruit you candy yourself. Still, the idea of candying fruit at home seems daunting at best, ...

This article was originally published in 2022. CLAXTON — When the holiday season rolls around, fruitcake joins the love-hate rankings, along such polarizing topics as anchovies, cilantro and Tom ...

Bobbi Lin / The New York Times. White icing dripping down the sides of the fruitcake not only looks good, it helps lock in moisture. A fruitcake in New York, on Nov. 15, 2022.

It's fruitcake weather, and not just in Georgia! Celebrate a centuries-old holiday tradition with fruitcake recipes from around the world and the culture and history surrounding them.