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Fruitcakes are traditionally aged in a cloth wrapping of alcohol for at least five weeks. The alcohol preserves the cakes, fruits, and nuts, keeping everything in the cake moist. A little brandy for example should be sufficient. Rich fruitcake confections are made in advanced and aged properly to yield a moist and delicious treat. However, if you require one at short notice, they also taste great fresh from the oven. Topping the cake with a glaze is a delicious idea and will help preserve it. In some countries it is traditional to cover an alcohol soaked fruitcake with almond paste, heavy vanilla frosting, and then an apricot or sweet fruit glaze.

 

If you find yourself a recipient of a fruitcake this year and discover that the cake is dry, you can bring new life to the confection in just a few minutes with a little bit of work and about a half cup of brandy. Let it soak for about 10 minutes, and then spend an afternoon nibbling away with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

 

There are so many unique traditions at this time of year; it is hard to follow them all. The fruitcake is however at the center of our wonderful holiday customs and a favorite. Surely, anyone who bites into a dark, flavor-filled chunk of fruitcake will not forget the sensation or the occasion that prompted it. So do not forget about this staple!

 

With the holidays approaching fast, if you run out of time or simply do not have the time to buy the ingredients and bake, then just hop on the Internet and do your cake shopping online. You will find great stores offering tasty, fruit-laden fruitcake confections. Moreover, they can be delivered in a variety of gift options—gift baskets, assortments and tins along with gift cards.