Recipes Desserts Cakes Fruitcake Recipes 8 Recipes That Will Change Your Mind About Fruitcake By Rai Mincey Rai Mincey Instagram Website Rai Mincey is a writer, photographer, and tastemaker with five years of experience in recipe development and food styling. In her role at Allrecipes, she works with team members to make the site as vibrant and varied as the community of home cooks that use it. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on December 13, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Smart Cookie Stodgy, artificially flavored fruitcakes are officially a thing of the past with our collection of rich, festive recipes that make the season bright. Discover deliciously tender, old-fashioned fruitcake recipes brimming with tangy dried fruits, nuts, and an array of warming spices. You'll never look at this decadent holiday treat the same way again. 01 of 09 Kentucky Bourbon Cake View Recipe Photo by Meredith. A classic raisin and cherry-laden cake is brushed with bourbon and wrapped to retain its moist, boozy flavor for weeks in the refrigerator. Each rich, buttery bite is laced with a sweet pop of fruity flavor. 02 of 09 White Fruit Cake View Recipe Darinny "My mother has been making this fruit cake at Christmas time for as long as I can remember, " says recipe creator Brenda. "I know there are a lot of people out there that have issues with fruit cake, but this recipe has converted even the most reluctant." 03 of 09 Gluten-Free Fruitcake View Recipe Buckwheat Queen This tantalizing gluten-free fruitcake recipe features almond flour, figs, cranberries, and spiced rum. Orange zest adds a citrusy lift, while hazelnuts and pecans enrich the hearty texture. 04 of 09 Sharon's Jamaican Fruitcake View Recipe Red wine, rum, and allspice give this recipe a deep, luscious flavor that's truly one-of-a-kind. Additional spirits can be brushed on after baking to keep this tropical Christmas dessert moist. 05 of 09 English Walnut Date Cake View Recipe Allrecipes This sweet, sticky, and nutty confection will win over the pickiest of eaters. "Absolutely delicious!" says reviewer Chocopop. "This has become a Christmastime favourite in our family." 06 of 09 Brazil Nut Fruitcake View Recipe An enticing blend of Brazil nuts, candied cherries, and vanilla make this unique fruitcake recipe one to keep. Whole nuts and fruit create a colorful and deliciously chunky display to show off during the holidays. 07 of 09 Apricot Fruitcake View Recipe Apricot nectar lends a lovely tartness to this fruity dessert. Our community of home cooks rave about the wonderfully rich texture and deep golden color of this 5-star fruitcake. 08 of 09 Smart Cookie Fruitcake View Recipe Smart Cookie Crystallized ginger, chai, and blueberries make an enticing trio in this confectioner's sugar-dusted cake. This Christmas classic is infused with boozy fruits and spiced flavors that you'll want to experience over and over again. 09 of 09 More Inspiration Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake | Photo by Meredith. Meredith Vintage Christmas Cake Recipes Just Like Grandma Used to Make The 12 Cakes of Christmas Traditional Christmas Desserts We Could Make Every Year Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit