Most people consider good traditional fruit cakes to be something exotic. However, each country has a version of a traditional fruit cake, but they all include fruits and nuts.
Ingredients
In the U.S., traditional fruit cakes are made with walnuts, pecans, almonds, raisins, cherries, and pineapple. The sweetness in the fruit cake is not from added sugar but from the fruit. A company that makes and sells fruit cakes will usually incorporate the highest-quality ingredients to ensure the best quality of cake.
How Fruit Cakes are Made
Traditional fruit cakes are made by mixing together the fruits, nuts, and raisins in a batter. Typically a liqueur of either rum or brandy is added to the batter too. The mixture is then baked, cool, and packaged for delivery.
There are many recipes on the internet for traditional fruit cakes which produce tasty results. The key to baking a great fruit cake at home is to use high-quality ingredients and proper baking techniques. Most of the homemade recipes tend to come out tasting good when made with high-quality ingredients. Be aware that some online recipes actually make a fruit bread instead of a fruit cake.
Where To Buy Traditional Fruit Cakes
Most fruit cakes can be purchased from retail or online stores. They usually can be shipped anywhere in the world. Some mass-produced fruit cakes have very little flavor and use sub-standard ingredients. If you purchase a traditional fruit cake online, only buy from a source with a reputation for producing great quality cakes.
How to Store Fruit Cakes
Fresh traditional fruit cakes are perishable and should be stored wrapped in cellophane in the refrigerator to ensure they stay fresh.
Traditional fruit cakes are delicious and best served cold. Serve slices of fruit cake to your guest with a cup of tea or coffee. They will love it!
Beatrice Bakery Company sells baked fruit cakes online and in retail stores across North America.
