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Christmas Fruitcake

Submitted by: Karen Uffelman 
It's a shame that fruitcake as a species gets such a bad rap. With its two key ingredients - rum and butter - it ought to be a hit. This recipe includes dried fruit, instead of the glowing, candied stuff we've all learned to associate with fruitcake, and is less dense and more cake-like than many fruitcake recipes. It has become a favorite of my friends and family around the holidays (even the skeptical ones), and is delicious by itself, or covered with a layer of almond paste. Fruitcake is also traditional for wedding cake in England, and makes a very rich, sophisticated dessert for luncheons or teas. 

Easy Light Fruitcake

Submitted by: Carol 
This is a light fruit cake that is excellent for a wedding cake. This cake can be cooked in other size pans, just fill the pans 3/4 full. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. 

Christmas Wreath Cake

Submitted by: Karen D. 
A really good fruit cake recipe, one you can eat the same day you make it, even better if you let sit for awhile. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com.  

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Mom's Fruitcake

Submitted by: Sharon 
This is the fruitcake my mother made from the time I was a little girl. It isn't full of the citrus fruits, and I've never met anyone who didn't like it. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. You can use fruit juice instead of the brandy, if you prefer. 

French Fruitcake

Submitted by: Carol 
This fruitcake needs no aging. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. 

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Christmas Cherry Cake

Submitted by: Carol 
This is a lovely white cake with cherries and raisins added for those of you who don't want to go to the trouble of making fruit cakes. This freezes well. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. 

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Apricot Fruitcake

Submitted by: Carol 
This is another great fruitcake for the holidays. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts. 

Sugarless Fruitcake

Submitted by: Cathy 
This cake will be very moist. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. 

Mom's Brazil Nut Fruitcake

Submitted by: Carla A. 
There's just enough cake to hold the nuts and fruit together, and no nasty citron. This is one terrific cake. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. 

Fruitcake Without Citron

Submitted by: Eleanor Johnson 
Some people do not like the citron found in fruitcakes, so they might like this one. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts. 
 
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