Ah, the beloved fruit cake—a holiday tradition that often evokes strong feelings, both good and bad. But when made right, a fruit cake can be a delicious, rich, and moist treat that becomes the highlight of your festive table. Imagine a cake that’s dense yet tender, packed with plump, juicy dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, all soaked in a generous splash of brandy or rum. This isn’t your average fruit cake; it’s a labor of love that fills your home with the comforting aroma of the…

Fruitcake, reinvented: quick and easy, packed with fruit and nuts, but unlike traditional fruitcake, it's less sweet and more mildly spiced.

This traditional German fruit cake recipe is a 70+ year old, old-fashioned German fruit cake passed down through generations. A densely rich cake bursting with sweetened fruit and robust spices, it's a must-make German fruit cake every Christmas season.

Easy Christmas fruit cake recipe with cake mix, homemade with simple ingredients. Soft and moist but firm. Full of candied fruits, nuts and aromatic spices.

Presents from the pantry are a tradition in my family, and this moist, fruity quick bread is a favorite. I wrap loaves in cellophane and garnish with stickers and curly ribbons. —Margo Stich, Rochester, Minnesota

You may need this fruitcake recipe for the coming holiday season. Learn how to make this fruity dessert here!

This Old-Fashioned German Fruit Cake is a spiced, fruit-filled treat perfect for the holiday season. With a combination of molasses, buttermilk, and a medley of dried fruits and nuts, this cake is a delightful twist on the classic fruitcake. Add rum or brandy for extra flavor, and let it age for a couple of weeks for the best taste! #germanfruitcake #holidaybaking #fruitcake #traditionalbaking #christmasdesserts #holidaytreats

This friendship cake is made with a starter, cake mix, and instant pudding for a fruitcake packed with maraschinos, raisins, walnuts, and coconut.

Moist Fruitcake Recipe Ingredients - 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, chopped dates) - 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans) - 1 cup orange juice - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup brown sugar - 2 large eggs - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 cup dark rum (optional) Full Cooking Instructions on...