This is the BEST fruitcake recipe! It's been in my family for years! This old fashioned fruit cake recipe is an easy fruitcake for Christmas filled with dates, cherries, pineapple, and pecans that make it more like candy than a cake!

This article will teach you how to make a good old-fashioned fruitcake, including several different variations. All of these recipes will make your mouth water. Happy holidays!

Though I am sure that I have had Christmas fruit cake before I did not really remember it. Given that and the controversy around fruit cake when I saw some posts about Christmas cake I

Old Fashioned Fruit Cake is a holiday tradition with a blend of candied fruits, plump raisins, and crunchy nuts in every bite!

This delicious fruitcake is very moist and full of flavor. The cinnamon, candied fruits, and nuts are the perfect blend that make this ...

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

Betty Crocker Old Fashioned Fruit Cake is a traditional, homemade Christmas cake that has been passed down through generations. It’s a classic recipe, made with simple ingredients like raisins, currants, nuts, and spices, and has a moist, dense texture.

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.

Old Fashioned German Fruit Cake Recipe Ingredients - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup brown sugar, packed - 1 cup granulated sugar - 5 large eggs - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 1/2 cup candied citrus peel - 1/2 cup chopped pecans - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts - 1/2 cup raisins - 1/2 cup dried cherries - 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots - 1/2 cup brandy or rum Full Cooking Instructions…

This light fruitcake contains only fruit and no spices. Light, moist and packed with goodness. Homemade fruitcake has been a tradition in my family for many years. After we left home, If we couldn't get home for Christmas, My Mom would mail us a fruitcake. Unfortunately My Mom is no longer with us and I don't have her recipe. For the first time, this year, I made fruitcake. I searched the net and this recipe seem to be the closest to my Mom's. I adapted this recipe from thejoyofbaking.com…