The best fruit cakes are matured for at least a month and moistened or ‘fed’ from time to time with alcohol such as sherry, Madeira or brandy ... such as a Christmas cake, the batter needs ...

10. When the cake is cool, prick the top and sprinkle some brandy. 11. Wrap in waxed paper and store in an airtight container. Keep in a cool place for up to 3 months.

In reality, fruit cake can be a delicious indulgence of moist cake, nuts, and tart dried fruits soaked in rum or brandy for sweetness. It's complex -- soft with juicy, chewy bites of apricots ...

Although this cake does not contain plum, the fruit, as the name may suggest but plum actually ... You may or may not add rum or brandy, as used in some regions. This cake is great as a dessert with a ...

Fold in the remaining flour mixture until well mixed and then mix in the dried fruit ... make a few holes in the cake with a skewer and pour over 3-4 tbsp of brandy. Let the brandy soak into ...