I’m running late with this post. Monday evening after work, my husband and I took our first of four dance lessons – thanks to Groupon, and Tuesday morning, I had outpatient surgery. Let me get this up quickly as I weigh whether to proceed with ibuprofen or the Rx for pain. So if my words are wacky, I’m blaming it on the meds.
I haven’t eaten fruitcake since I was a child, and my memories mainly involve disappointment. Shouldn’t a cake have frosting? And even in its candied version, I couldn’t understand why anyone would eat citrus peel.
I know that my tastes have changed over the years, and so many of my HCB buddies were raving about this cake, so I thought I’d give it a try.
At Vicki’s suggestion, I hunted down glaceed fruit in Poland. I brought back 900g, which turned out to be about twice what I needed, so there may be little fruitcakes for sharing soon.
I baked the cake in a tube pan; it was so chocked full of stuff, mainly toasted walnuts and pecans, that it seemed like there was barely enough batter to hold it together. That’s not a problem flavor-wise, but it does make the cake difficult to slice.
My opinion on fruitcake has definitely changed. I’ve been having a slice for breakfast every morning.
Unlike my other blog posts, as part of the Heavenly Cake Bakers, I don’t post recipes from this book on the Internet. One of the reasons for this baking group is to encourage readers to purchase the cookbook. That strategy worked on me! After follow the group’s baking adventures for a couple of months, I ordered a copy from Amazon because I wanted join in.
An accountant by trade and a food blogger since 2009, Lois Britton fell in love with Polish cuisine during the years she lived in Poznań, Poland. As the creator of PolishHousewife.com, she loves connecting readers with traditional Polish recipes. Lois has a graduate certificate in Food Writing and Photography from the University of South Florida. She is the author of The Polish Housewife Cookbook, available on Amazon and on her website.
Jenn
My candied fruits have been soaking for 3 weeks now. After reading your review, I think I need to make it soon!
evil cake lady
I’m glad you liked it! I didn’t make a fruitcake this year and now I wish I did. I do remember it was delicious for breakfast.
faithy, the baker
so glad you like it! I love it..i baked it again for Christmas and i still have some in my fridge. 😀 I hope you are feeling better after your surgery. Take Care!
Lois B
Jenn – my fruit was well pickled after only a week. Yours should be great!
ECL – I’m glad to hear that I’m not the only one having it for breakfast.
Faithy – Thanks, I’m back to work today.
Vicki
I am so glad you made it! My fruits tumble around in the same jar! And yes, I eat the darn thing for breakfast, too. My husband, let it be known, seems to eat it for breakfast lunch and dinner. I asked “Who is eating all the fruitcakes? We’re down to two. Even the burned ones are gone.” to which he sheepishly had to fess up. Dancing lessons! How fun!
Hanaâ
Isn’t it nice when a good recipe changes your mind on whether you like something or not? I love it when that happens (pumpkin pie is a good example for me personally). Hope you’re feeling better!!
Lois B
Vicki – the dance lessons have been fun; my husband was pleasantly surprised.
Hanaâ – I have to agree with you about pumpkin pie; I’ve only come to appreciate it in recent years.