I'm French and till today, all the christmas cakes i've tried to bake were international disasters and my English son in law laughed at me every time he tasted them. I decided to use your recipe last weekend, (the English laughter was at my home), and this time the laughters turned into a big and satisfied smile ! Thank you for having helped me to win another battle against England !
I used to be a professional Baker. I went to make my Christmas cakes last week, but to my horror, I have misplaced my personal collection of recipes...so I decided to use your recipe. It is an amazing recipe. I made 4 and they all turned out beautiful and very tasty. Thank you
Wonderful! Hi Marty magz,I am so happy to hear you liked this recipe and that you made four fruit cakes and they turned out really well.🥰 Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me. Wish you and your family a very Blessed and Happy Christmas!
OMG I truly know this feeling. I lost 2 recipes I loved when my son was a baby ...it will be OK,, I have been able to find 2 recipes to come close to the same recipes...Cheers
I made this for Christmas, really good, I soak raisins overnight with Rum, the next day microwave butter and brown sugar, , let it cool before adding the soak rum raisin and for the cake , i add lemon peel candies , cherries candies and pecan, thank you for sharing the recipes.
2020 I have baked 14 cakes of this recipe. Always a winner. Added a few things like nutmeg, ginger tsp each, half orange juice, treacle, vanilla esseence. I wish I could add photos. Dressed some since October with brandy. They matured very well
this cake is to die for! we added roasted almonds as nuts, and *drum roll*, MUSKET and OLD PORT. about 1/2 cup! yummo. We tried the 750 of mixed fruit, but found it was just a wee bit too much fruit, so we dropped it down to 600grams. and added home dehydrated apples and bananas too store bought mixed fruit with all the goodies in. We used pureed mango, with warm water mix to baste cake at end.. OML super moist, super yummy. im in heaven!!! we are trying it in Muffin paper cups this time, easier to hand around. Its fab microwaved for 20second out of freezer if it lasts that long, and with warm Custard.. oh youll go to heaven! thanks for the recipe, best on the whole internet!
This almost 81 year old lady just put this cake in oven. Smells amazing already. I had stopped baking fruit cakes- too much work and it took hours. Love this recipe. I substituted brandy for water. A happy lady here. Thanks!
Wonderful! I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake . Hope it turned out really well and you all enjoyed. Thank you so much for taking your time to write me.
I cooked 3 of these at Christmas and gave 2 away as gifts the other we kept for ourselves. Those that received them as gifts raved about how delicious they were and I have to say they were not wrong. It’s dense, rich and wonderfully moist, just as a Christmas cake should be. Thanks Bincy this is certainly a recipe to hang on to
I half the recipe and baked in a six inch pan. I also grind the dried fruit in my mini kitchen aid food processor and added a touch of water for a smoother grind. It came out moist and delicious. Oh I baked it for approximately 45-50 minutes. Left out the nuts. Hope this is helpful for anyone wanting to make a smaller batch.
I know this video has been around for a couple years. However, I just made this cake (October 2022) and it turned out wonderful! So easy! I used 1/2 cup cherry brandy and 1/4 cup water for liquid. Thank you for my go to fruit cake for Christmas!
I have been making a boiled fruit cake since 1964. A friend gave me the recipe when I first got married. It never fails and the beauty of it is that you can use whatever dried fruit you want to. If I am making a wedding g cake, I add cherries and candied fruit to give it a taste of luxury. I also boil the dates with the fruit if I want the cake to be extra moist, as boiling makes the dates melt into the mixture.
Here in the US fruitcakes are not a thing loved, passed around in tins as a joke. Unless you have relatives who make this, and you love it, no one wants to even TRY it! I DO! I’m 67, learning still so I’m grateful you’ve shared this THANK YOU! 🙏🏻❤️
Hi Linda .I’m from the north of England..we have been brought up with these fruit cakes .and they are so important at Christmas time .and new year ..everyone coming to visit family and friends are given a piece of cake with a slice of cheese and a glass of sherry or port …it’s traditional…always cake in a tin ha ..
This recipe is very similar to a version my my mom made often. During the regular months of the year it was simply called “war cake” and there were no fruit or nuts in it and recipe was adapted to use only molasses. At Christmas the recipe was expanded by adding raisins or/ orange fruit peel and maybe some nuts that had been hoarded from some trees in the fall. It was so tasty. It still did not have all that fruit explosion but the Christmas war cake was carefully portioned out and appreciated. There was no alcohol, but a bit of marmalade or plum jamb would be warmed and brushed on portions as they were cut. My memories are clear and delicious. Thank You.
I made 7 of these cakes and gave away as Christmas gifts last December. I’m baking the 8th now. Amazing recipe and excellent explanation on each step. Thank you ❤
Good morning Bincy. I have to say this recipe is better than fantastic. I now make this cake at least once a week. I have increased the size to fit my 9-inch springform tin but it is essentially the same recipe. Both my wife and I have never had such a moist fruit cake. This is quite simply the best. Thank you for posting it on RUclips.
I made this yesterday and the whole family ate a slice today. It was great! My first time making it and I am so glad it turned out so well. Now I have the confidence to make smaller ones to give to neighbors/ friends as gifts. I didn’t add prunes/ dates - I used raisins, cherries and candied papaya. For nuts I added pecans and almonds.
I have tried this and the result of the cake is just perfect! Thank you for such a detailed and good recipe. If you are looking for a fruit cake recipe that will not fail then this is it !
Hello Bincy, hope you see this. I made your fruit cake yesterday without the nuts and I just sliced it and ooohhh mama it's beyond delicious. My finicky daughter is still singing it's praises, so I shall be using this method a lot more. Thanks so very much love.
Hi Bincy! Thank you so much for this recipe. I made it for my husband's birthday yesterday because he loves plum cake.. and I have to say, that this is the best tasting plum cake I've had in a long time and it's hard to believe that it came out of my kitchen! All the credit goes to your recipe!! 😊 Wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year in advance!
Thank you Shruthi,I am so glad reading your comment. So delighted to hear you made this cake for your husbands birthday and it came out really well.Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
Hello Bincy. THANK YOU VERY MUCH for sharing this recipe. I've made it countless times and it comes out the same every time. What I like the most is that it does not need alcohol and the ingredients can be bought anywhere. I also noted that as long as you store this in the refrigerator it will retain its flavor. I made one last December and I ate the last piece yesterday and it tasted the same as if I made it yesterday. BESTEST FRUIT CAKE RECIPE EVER!!!
Just made this. Turned out excellent! Made two small cakes instead of one big one, so had to cook for only 45 mins. Will feed them till Christmas Day. Thanks for sharing this great recipe.
My late mother gave me her fantastic fruit cake recipe before she passed and mine looks just like this beauty. However the method is slightly different As I put the sugar and eggs in a food processor to whisk up until I get soft peaks, then add the flour, dried fruit gradually. The ingredients are pretty much the same I also add fine ground almonds to the flour for extraño flavor. Then I would add the melted butter. Sorry but I’m not going to leave out the cognac. The alcohol burns off anyway and it bakes for 200 deg for around 7 hrs. It’s turned out great every time and will last forever when it’s stored in the fridge. Next time though I think I will make my own candied fruits ie orange and lemon.. I think soaking, cooking the raisins in liquor is an excellent idea.
A DEFINITE for this Christmas! Been looking for a recipe like this for years, my Mom used to make a lovely, moist Christmas cake with fruit that was boiled in Holsum, a white fat. Anyhow, thank you so much for this recipe!
This is an amazing no fuss recipe. Tastes as good as the ones made with fruits soaked in rum for many months! I made this cake for someone's wedding anniversary and covered it with a layer of marzipan and a top layer of fondant! One of the best cakes I have ever made. Thank you Bincy Chris.
I have always yearned to learn how to make a fruitcake and so when i came across this recipe i knew it was time!! The cake was delicious!!!! For a first timer i gave myself 10/10. The recipe is so easy to follow and the results even better! Saving this for all future references and sharing 😊 merry Christmas everyone.
I am a great lover of fruit cake.I have always eaten store bought fruit cake which I was not happy with.Either far too little fruit and nuts, or it's loaded with raisins.This is a superb recipe.I baked mine for the first time in my life.I am proud to say the end result.........it looked and tasted as if baked by a professional.
Wonderful! Hi Irene,I am so happy to hear you made your first fruit cake and it turned out really well.Great Job! Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
Great job 👍Hi Gina, I am so happy to hear you made your first fruit cake and it turned out really well 🥰Thank you for taking your time to write back me 💕
I made this and loved the taste. All my family and friends loved it as well. It’s really simple. Your way of explaining is very good and sweet. God bless you Bincy!
My pleasure 😊 Hi Beena,I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake and it turned out really well ❤️ Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me. Advanced Happy Christmas To You and Your Family.
Love this recipe! Try adding a tin of squashed pineapple to the first step. I also add twee teaspoons of bicarb to the flour mixture. Black pepper also adds to the flavour of this beautiful tasty cake! I bake it for 30 mins at 180, reduce to 150 to bake for another hour and a half. Then, if I want a darker colour, I'll bake it in a very slow oven for a few more hours, not forgetting brown paper or tinfoil on top. Btw, one can also bake this cake in the micro oven for 20 mins, preferably in a fluted pan. Then add brandy or whatever you have. Lovely lovely rich cake when cherries are added too! Thanks a stack! You certainly have enriched quite a few people with this recipe!
Dear Bincy, This cake and your delightful presentation of the instruction, is one of the BEST CAKES I have ever baked, and (as an experienced restaurant owner and cook) Everyone! This cake is unbelievable. I rate the cake 10 out of 10, I loved your experienced presentation on youtube. We are all lucky to have passionate cake artists like yourself guiding us to better cooking.
Wonderful! I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake and it turned out really well.💖So delighted to know your Dad just loved it. Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
And a hint of orange juice in the mixture...always my favourite cake, my father in law was a baker in his younger days..always bake a perfect fruit cake..🤗
I've tried this today.. OMG it's so delicious... The taste is even better than the one that is sold on a very famous high end cake franchise in my country 🤗 Thank you so much for sharing this exceptional recipe, I will note this down in my family favourite recipe 😊
I tried making the fruit cake using fruit mix from the supermarket. Turned out very well, first time. Thanks very much. All my guest enjoyed it. My wife was impressed!!
I made this fruitcake and it was perfecr. My husband and devoured it in 2 days. Really moist and delicious.Thank you. I will be making this again to give to relatives this Christmas.
I made this cake just 2 day's back and i cant thank u enough for this lovely fruit cake. I will be making more as it got over very fast. I have done many plum cake receipes but i found this o n e 2 b d best which i wanted. God bless u. Wishing u nd ur fly Merry xmas.
My pleasure 😊 Hi Natalia,I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake and it turned out really well.Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me. Wish you and your family a very Blessed and Happy Christmas.
Ok, after reading multiple prior comments, I am going to choose this recipe this year! Tried one last year and despite feeding it rum and storing it for a while, it was still on the dry side. It tasted ok, but not what I was hoping for. This is a lot less work and looks superb and very moist! I'm in! Thank-you!
Hello Bincy 👋 I have made this recipe 3 times now, and I love it. It's a little too moist for my daughter, but I love it because I dislike dry cake. This one is delicious, thank you. 😊
Yesterday I was craving for some fruit cake..luckily I found MARY GRACE a cake outlet here in the mall near our home...I bought a slice and my cravings was satisfied...I would lije to learn how to bake this fruit cake in time for christmas...I saw your vlog this morning and watch how you bake it.....thank you very much....
What a beautiful cake it made my mouth water just watching it being made I wished I lived next door to you so I could sample all your cakes Very good video keep up your good work
I loved this cake since the first time I saw it. I was afraid to do it, but girl! I just made it. It came out woooowwww! Thank you for sharing. I had 1/2 a cup of braising in rum for a year, I added it to the cake, wow! Delicious! Thank you.
I had come upon your recipe before and wrote in in my recipe book but never tried it. This christmas for lack of time I followed your recipe...the cake is superb...I have saved a slice and am tasting it ...yes it has gotten Mellow and rich like old wine. Thank you very much for sharing this recipe. Will remember and bless you each time i bake this cake.
I made this cake with dried blueberries and cherries for my friend's birthday and sent it to her from Germany to Singapore. The cake made the journey wonderfully, I also used rum-soaked cheesecloths to wrap it before packing it. She said it's the best cake she's ever had in her life! This is a great recipe and I'm now known as the fruitcake expert, thanks to this video. I'm slowly converting people around me into fruitcake lovers, they all claim to hate fruitcakes before trying this one. During christmas I can't wait to bake several of these cakes to gift to people around me. Would be great if you can give me some pointers for a vegan version. I know the butter can be changed to margarine, but what about the eggs? Should I use apple sauce or flaxseed?
My pleasure 😊 Hi Monica,I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake and you found the recipe easy.Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
Hi Malini, I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake several times and you got very good compliments🥰Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me 💕
Thank you Bincy I used preserved green figs in syrup and watermelon preserve and ginger preserve in place of dates and the cranberries and added dried citrus peel as well Ginger in fruitcake to me is a must . Also some almond essence . Just n teaspoon . You will have people swooning . I added a cup of brandy gently brushing it over the cake once out of the oven . 😋
My pleasure 😊 I am so happy to hear you made fruit cake for the first time and it turned out really well. Wish you and your family a very blessed and happy Christmas.
Tried fruit cake for first time following your recipe and the result was awesome.. never knew it come out so perfect.. thanks a lot for the easy recipe
Here in South Africa, these sell like hot cakes! We have friends who bake them before Christmas and serve them with brandy sauce, custard, cream, anything really! Thanks for the recipe, will definitely try
Wonderful! Hi Marilyn,I am so happy to hear you found the recipe easy and your fruit cake turned out really well.🥰 Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me. Merry Christmas!
I just made this and it’s delicious! I used tart dried cherries, sultanas and dried cranberries. It’s an easy recipe and so delicious! I usually concoct my own fruit cake recipe which often comes out dry. This one is perfect, don’t hesitate to make it!
This is very similar to a recipe given to me by a friend from the Syrian Christian community from Kerala, India. It was a super moist recipe and delicious too. I would make it about 2 weeks before New Year prick it and add cognac to it then - at least a couple of times before cutting and it tasted amazing. This seems just as good. Lost that recipe, so happy to find a similar recipe. Thank you, Bincy Chris.
Hi Bincy...just want to thank you for this recipe. I tried it two days ago, and my fruit cake came out perfect! I'm soooo happy! This is a simple and easy recipe...and it works! So, take your well deserved 👍🏽...and five 🌟🌟 🌟🌟🌟.
Awesome!So happy to hear you made this fruit cake and it turned out really well.Glad you found the recipe easy.Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
My Pleasure :) Hi Ann,I am so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed this fruit cake.Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me. Wish you and your family a very Blessed and Happy Christmas!
Hi Felicia,I am so happy to hear you made this Fruit cake several times and enjoyed. So glad you are planning go make it again.Enjoy!❤️ Wish You and Your Family a Very Blessed and Happy Christmas.
Bincy, after watching a ton of plum cake videos, something told me your recipe is reliable. I baked this week, and boy, I’m so happy with the results:) This will be my Christmas cake recipe from this year on :)) Thank you a ton and Merry Christmas!!
Hi there...I did this cake today for mother's day...omg, everyone loveeee it!!! The sweetness was just perfect ..we even are right away😅 tasted Soo good and not too crumbly...I'm sure it will taste better tmrw...❤️❤️thank you for the recipe...
I am so happy to hear you made this for mother s day and they turned out really well.I felt you enjoyed them as much as we enjoyed.Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
I am so happy to find this recipe. I adore fruitcake and the one I was raised on watching my parents make was a recipe from the late 40’s - early 50’s and used every type of dried fruit then known ( and let’s face it finding and buying candied citrus and dark red cherries when not in the “ holiday season “ is next to impossible. Sooooo this recipe is beautiful and easy and the dried fruits available year around so many many thanks 🙏 for this gift. Waves from Fairbanks Alaska 👋👋👋👋❄️❄️❄️❄️
Hi Veena, I am so happy to hear you made this Fruit cake for your daughter and it turned out really well 🥰 Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me 💕
Tried your recipe of the fruit cake it was superb just wonderful, the exact traditional Christmas cake taste thanks a lot keep loading other recipes loved it
This is an absolutely wonderful recipe for a fruit cake. Thankyou Bincy for helping me make my first ever moist fruit cake. Turned out extremely delicious. I followed the recipe extremely cautiously and it turned out perfect
Awesome!Hi Sarah, I am so happy to hear you made your first Fruit cake and it turned out really 🥰Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me 💕
I’ve made this twice in the last week! My family loves it! First time I used an 8” pan and it turned out great however “fluffy”. Second time, I used a 5” pan and made two separate cakes. I also substituted the water for whole milk and it came out more dense which is exactly what I wanted! Thank you for such a delicious recipe!!
Great job!I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake and they turned out really well.Thank you for taking your time to share your feedback with us.
I can't wait to make this fruitcake! It is one of my favorite holiday cakes. Even the lower quality small cakes in the stores are very expensive - this way we can control what is in the cake!! Happy Baking!
I'm French and till today, all the christmas cakes i've tried to bake were international disasters and my English son in law laughed at me every time he tasted them. I decided to use your recipe last weekend, (the English laughter was at my home), and this time the laughters turned into a big and satisfied smile ! Thank you for having helped me to win another battle against England !
Thanks for this beautiful comment...i will try it for xmas...watching from mauritius..
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Will try this recipe this Christmas it just caught my eye
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I used to be a professional Baker. I went to make my Christmas cakes last week, but to my horror, I have misplaced my personal collection of recipes...so I decided to use your recipe. It is an amazing recipe. I made 4 and they all turned out beautiful and very tasty. Thank you
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Hi Marty magz,I am so happy to hear you liked this recipe and that you made four fruit cakes and they turned out really well.🥰
Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
Wish you and your family a very Blessed and Happy Christmas!
Hello,Please may I have your recipe, with thanks.Thank you, I really appreciate you sending I to me, I really love good cakes.
Thank you so much.
OMG I truly know this feeling. I lost 2 recipes I loved when my son was a baby ...it will be OK,, I have been able to find 2 recipes to come close to the same recipes...Cheers
I made this for Christmas, really good, I soak raisins overnight with Rum, the next day microwave butter and brown sugar, , let it cool before adding the soak rum raisin and for the cake , i add lemon peel candies , cherries candies and pecan, thank you for sharing the recipes.
2020 I have baked 14 cakes of this recipe. Always a winner. Added a few things like nutmeg, ginger tsp each, half orange juice, treacle, vanilla esseence. I wish I could add photos. Dressed some since October with brandy. They matured very well
this cake is to die for! we added roasted almonds as nuts, and *drum roll*, MUSKET and OLD PORT. about 1/2 cup! yummo. We tried the 750 of mixed fruit, but found it was just a wee bit too much fruit, so we dropped it down to 600grams. and added home dehydrated apples and bananas too store bought mixed fruit with all the goodies in. We used pureed mango, with warm water mix to baste cake at end.. OML super moist, super yummy. im in heaven!!! we are trying it in Muffin paper cups this time, easier to hand around. Its fab microwaved for 20second out of freezer if it lasts that long, and with warm Custard.. oh youll go to heaven! thanks for the recipe, best on the whole internet!
This almost 81 year old lady just put this cake in oven. Smells amazing already. I had stopped baking fruit cakes- too much work and it took hours. Love this recipe. I substituted brandy for water. A happy lady here. Thanks!
Wonderful!
I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake .
Hope it turned out really well and you all enjoyed.
Thank you so much for taking your time to write me.
I cooked 3 of these at Christmas and gave 2 away as gifts the other we kept for ourselves. Those that received them as gifts raved about how delicious they were and I have to say they were not wrong. It’s dense, rich and wonderfully moist, just as a Christmas cake should be. Thanks Bincy this is certainly a recipe to hang on to
I half the recipe and baked in a six inch pan. I also grind the dried fruit in my mini kitchen aid food processor and added a touch of water for a smoother grind. It came out moist and delicious. Oh I baked it for approximately 45-50 minutes. Left out the nuts. Hope this is helpful for anyone wanting to make a smaller batch.
I know this video has been around for a couple years. However, I just made this cake (October 2022) and it turned out wonderful! So easy! I used 1/2 cup cherry brandy and 1/4 cup water for liquid. Thank you for my go to fruit cake for Christmas!
Hey from where did you get cherry brandy. I am so tired not able to find in Mumbai. Can you please help where can I buy from
Did you use brandy in boiling method too ?
I have been making a boiled fruit cake since 1964. A friend gave me the recipe when I first got married. It never fails and the beauty of it is that you can use whatever dried fruit you want to. If I am making a wedding g cake, I add cherries and candied fruit to give it a taste of luxury. I also boil the dates with the fruit if I want the cake to be extra moist, as boiling makes the dates melt into the mixture.
Thanks for sharing!
Here in the US fruitcakes are not a thing loved, passed around in tins as a joke. Unless you have relatives who make this, and you love it, no one wants to even TRY it! I DO! I’m 67, learning still so I’m grateful you’ve shared this THANK YOU! 🙏🏻❤️
Hi Linda .I’m from the north of England..we have been brought up with these fruit cakes .and they are so important at Christmas time .and new year ..everyone coming to visit family and friends are given a piece of cake with a slice of cheese and a glass of sherry or port …it’s traditional…always cake in a tin ha ..
This recipe is very similar to a version my my mom made often. During the regular months of the year it was simply called “war cake” and there were no fruit or nuts in it and recipe was adapted to use only molasses. At Christmas the recipe was expanded by adding raisins or/ orange fruit peel and maybe some nuts that had been hoarded from some trees in the fall. It was so tasty. It still did not have all that fruit explosion but the Christmas war cake was carefully portioned out and appreciated. There was no alcohol, but a bit of marmalade or plum jamb would be warmed and brushed on portions as they were cut. My memories are clear and delicious. Thank You.
It’s delicious with a chunk of Cheshire cheese too .
I made 7 of these cakes and gave away as Christmas gifts last December. I’m baking the 8th now. Amazing recipe and excellent explanation on each step. Thank you ❤
Good morning Bincy. I have to say this recipe is better than fantastic. I now make this cake at least once a week. I have increased the size to fit my 9-inch springform tin but it is essentially the same recipe. Both my wife and I have never had such a moist fruit cake. This is quite simply the best. Thank you for posting it on RUclips.
I made this yesterday and the whole family ate a slice today. It was great! My first time making it and I am so glad it turned out so well. Now I have the confidence to make smaller ones to give to neighbors/ friends as gifts. I didn’t add prunes/ dates - I used raisins, cherries and candied papaya. For nuts I added pecans and almonds.
I have tried this and the result of the cake is just perfect! Thank you for such a detailed and good recipe. If you are looking for a fruit cake recipe that will not fail then this is it !
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Hello Bincy, hope you see this. I made your fruit cake yesterday without the nuts and I just sliced it and ooohhh mama it's beyond delicious. My finicky daughter is still singing it's praises, so I shall be using this method a lot more. Thanks so very much love.
So happy to hear you made this fruit cake and your daughter loved it. Thank you so much for taking your time to write me 😊
Hi Bincy! Thank you so much for this recipe. I made it for my husband's birthday yesterday because he loves plum cake.. and I have to say, that this is the best tasting plum cake I've had in a long time and it's hard to believe that it came out of my kitchen! All the credit goes to your recipe!! 😊 Wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year in advance!
Thank you Shruthi,I am so glad reading your comment. So delighted to hear you made this cake for your husbands birthday and it came out really well.Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
Hello Bincy. THANK YOU VERY MUCH for sharing this recipe. I've made it countless times and it comes out the same every time. What I like the most is that it does not need alcohol and the ingredients can be bought anywhere. I also noted that as long as you store this in the refrigerator it will retain its flavor. I made one last December and I ate the last piece yesterday and it tasted the same as if I made it yesterday. BESTEST FRUIT CAKE RECIPE EVER!!!
Just made this. Turned out excellent! Made two small cakes instead of one big one, so had to cook for only 45 mins. Will feed them till Christmas Day. Thanks for sharing this great recipe.
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Hi Sushma, I am so happy to hear you made this Fruit cake and it turned out really well.Enjoy!
My late mother gave me her fantastic fruit cake recipe before she passed and mine looks just like this beauty. However the method is slightly different
As I put the sugar and eggs in a food processor to whisk up until I get soft peaks, then add the flour, dried fruit gradually. The ingredients are pretty much the same I also add fine ground almonds to the flour for extraño flavor. Then I would add the melted butter. Sorry but I’m not going to leave out the cognac. The alcohol burns off anyway and it bakes for 200 deg for around 7 hrs. It’s turned out great every time and will last forever when it’s stored in the fridge. Next time though I think I will make my own candied fruits ie orange and lemon.. I think soaking, cooking the raisins in liquor is an excellent idea.
A DEFINITE for this Christmas! Been looking for a recipe like this for years, my Mom used to make a lovely, moist Christmas cake with fruit that was boiled in Holsum, a white fat. Anyhow, thank you so much for this recipe!
Hi Denise I am so glad you liked the cake recipe and it’s similar to your moms fruit cake 🥰
This is an amazing no fuss recipe. Tastes as good as the ones made with fruits soaked in rum for many months! I made this cake for someone's wedding anniversary and covered it with a layer of marzipan and a top layer of fondant! One of the best cakes I have ever made. Thank you Bincy Chris.
Wonderful!Loved the way you decorated the cake!
So glad you liked the recipe and that you enjoyed the cake.
I have always yearned to learn how to make a fruitcake and so when i came across this recipe i knew it was time!! The cake was delicious!!!! For a first timer i gave myself 10/10. The recipe is so easy to follow and the results even better! Saving this for all future references and sharing 😊 merry Christmas everyone.
I have made this cake twice and both turned out very well! Thank you Bincy Christ
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I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake twice and it turned out really well.
Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
I have never attempted a fruit cake before, but after discovering your video and recipe I’m now queen of the fruit cake 👸🏻🎂👏👏 thank you
Hi Sharon, I am so happy reading your message.😊Enjoy !
I am a great lover of fruit cake.I have always eaten store bought fruit cake which I was not happy with.Either far too little fruit and nuts, or it's loaded with raisins.This is a superb recipe.I baked mine for the first time in my life.I am proud to say the end result.........it looked and tasted as if baked by a professional.
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Hi Irene,I am so happy to hear you made your first fruit cake and it turned out really well.Great Job!
Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
Your sweet voice and gentleness of speech is lovely and a blessing to me. Thank you!
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This is one of the best fruit cakes I've seen. A lot of recipes uses a lot of dried fruits and to hydrate them they use less than a cup of liquor
Thank you. I am so glad you liked the recipe 💕
So good😄😄
From someone who loves Christmas/fruit cake…………………….This looks fantastic
Thank you 😋
WOW the easiest fruit cake I've ever seen. The English plum/fruit cakes require several days to prep. Love it. Thank you.
This is the best recipe EVER! My guests were wowed!!
This is the first time I have ever made a fruit cake, everybody loved it, thank you so much for the recipe, lots of love Gina
Great job 👍Hi Gina, I am so happy to hear you made your first fruit cake and it turned out really well 🥰Thank you for taking your time to write back me 💕
Dear bincy, before ur any filming's i read ur data as (about) feel really bless to have some Christian like u here on utube.grow more stay blessed,!
I made this and loved the taste. All my family and friends loved it as well. It’s really simple. Your way of explaining is very good and sweet. God bless you Bincy!
My pleasure 😊
Hi Beena,I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake and it turned out really well ❤️
Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
Advanced Happy Christmas To You and Your Family.
I love boiled fruit cake. It was also my late father’s favourite. I used to make it all the time for him.
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Love this recipe! Try adding a tin of squashed pineapple to the first step. I also add twee teaspoons of bicarb to the flour mixture. Black pepper also adds to the flavour of this beautiful tasty cake! I bake it for 30 mins at 180, reduce to 150 to bake for another hour and a half. Then, if I want a darker colour, I'll bake it in a very slow oven for a few more hours, not forgetting brown paper or tinfoil on top. Btw, one can also bake this cake in the micro oven for 20 mins, preferably in a fluted pan. Then add brandy or whatever you have. Lovely lovely rich cake when cherries are added too! Thanks a stack! You certainly have enriched quite a few people with this recipe!
Hi Ida Blom,
Awesome!
That sounds great.Thank you for sharing the way you made it.
@@bincychris it's such a pleasure! I'm so glad I happened upon you!
Hi when do you add brandy?
Dear Bincy, This cake and your delightful presentation of the instruction, is one of the BEST CAKES I have ever baked, and (as an experienced restaurant owner and cook) Everyone! This cake is unbelievable. I rate the cake 10 out of 10, I loved your experienced presentation on youtube. We are all lucky to have passionate cake artists like yourself guiding us to better cooking.
I made this cake.. Seriously it turns out absolutely delicious.. My dad just loved it. Thanks alot for the awesome recipe.. 😘😘😘
Wonderful!
I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake and it turned out really well.💖So delighted to know your Dad just loved it.
Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
And a hint of orange juice in the mixture...always my favourite cake, my father in law was a baker in his younger days..always bake a perfect fruit cake..🤗
I've tried this today.. OMG it's so delicious... The taste is even better than the one that is sold on a very famous high end cake franchise in my country 🤗 Thank you so much for sharing this exceptional recipe, I will note this down in my family favourite recipe 😊
My pleasure 🥰
Hi Rehin, I am so glad you enjoyed the Fruit cake 🥰.
I have made my 5th cake in a week for Christmas 2020. Tasted the first one today and it was awesome. Added nutmeg, cherries and treacle
I tried making the fruit cake using fruit mix from the supermarket. Turned out very well, first time. Thanks very much. All my guest enjoyed it. My wife was impressed!!
I made this fruitcake and it was perfecr. My husband and devoured it in 2 days. Really moist and delicious.Thank you. I will be making this again to give to relatives this Christmas.
I made this cake just 2 day's back and i cant thank u enough for this lovely fruit cake. I will be making more as it got over very fast. I have done many plum cake receipes but i found this o n e 2 b d best which i wanted. God bless u. Wishing u nd ur fly Merry xmas.
My pleasure 😊
Hi Natalia,I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake and it turned out really well.Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
Wish you and your family a very Blessed and Happy Christmas.
My mom added cherries and mincemeat. And rum. This recipe brings back memories❣️
Ok, after reading multiple prior comments, I am going to choose this recipe this year! Tried one last year and despite feeding it rum and storing it for a while, it was still on the dry side. It tasted ok, but not what I was hoping for. This is a lot less work and looks superb and very moist! I'm in! Thank-you!
Hello Bincy 👋 I have made this recipe 3 times now, and I love it. It's a little too moist for my daughter, but I love it because I dislike dry cake. This one is delicious, thank you. 😊
You have no idea, how excited I was to see the video on the fruit cake, this is a recipe that I have been making for many years, thank you
I tried this and it turned out fantastic. Your easy instructions made it a breeze. Everyone loved the cake
Hi Shamila,I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake and everybody enjoyed.Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
By far, One of the best recipes for fruit cakes online
Yesterday I was craving for some fruit cake..luckily I found MARY GRACE a cake outlet here in the mall near our home...I bought a slice and my cravings was satisfied...I would lije to learn how to bake this fruit cake in time for christmas...I saw your vlog this morning and watch how you bake it.....thank you very much....
What a beautiful cake it made my mouth water just watching it being made I wished I lived next door to you so I could sample all your cakes
Very good video keep up your good work
I loved this cake since the first time I saw it. I was afraid to do it, but girl! I just made it. It came out woooowwww! Thank you for sharing. I had 1/2 a cup of braising in rum for a year, I added it to the cake, wow! Delicious! Thank you.
Awesome !
I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake and turned out really well. 😋Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me 🥰
May i know How is the rum applied?
I had come upon your recipe before and wrote in in my recipe book but never tried it. This christmas for lack of time I followed your recipe...the cake is superb...I have saved a slice and am tasting it ...yes it has gotten Mellow and rich like old wine. Thank you very much for sharing this recipe. Will remember and bless you each time i bake this cake.
One of my favourites , I made it two times last year and this year as well. Thank you 😊
I made this cake with dried blueberries and cherries for my friend's birthday and sent it to her from Germany to Singapore. The cake made the journey wonderfully, I also used rum-soaked cheesecloths to wrap it before packing it. She said it's the best cake she's ever had in her life! This is a great recipe and I'm now known as the fruitcake expert, thanks to this video. I'm slowly converting people around me into fruitcake lovers, they all claim to hate fruitcakes before trying this one. During christmas I can't wait to bake several of these cakes to gift to people around me. Would be great if you can give me some pointers for a vegan version. I know the butter can be changed to margarine, but what about the eggs? Should I use apple sauce or flaxseed?
From start to finish , soulful includes your lovely soft voice instructions , thank you 🙏
this is my grand moms recipe she use to double it up as a christmas pud , it cannot be beat ..... ps i am 75 now and i still use it xxx
I am so happy to hear you enjoy this fruit cake 🥰and it is similar to your grand mom’s recipe 💕Wish you a very happy and blessed Christmas 🎄
I made this for a friend and she loved it. I used raisins, cranberries, candied orange peel, dried pineapple and dried papaya.
Yummmmm that sounds wonderful!
These boiled cakes turn out perfectly every time!
Tried this cake... Thank you for sharing.. It saves the trouble of soaking the dry fruits earlier... Thank you Ma'am
My pleasure 😊
Hi Monica,I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake and you found the recipe easy.Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
This is the best fruit cake I have made several times and got lots of appreciations every year.
Hi Malini, I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake several times and you got very good compliments🥰Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me 💕
Thanks so much will try this recipe
Thank you Bincy
I used preserved green figs in syrup and watermelon preserve and ginger preserve in place of dates and the cranberries and added dried citrus peel as well Ginger in fruitcake to me is a must . Also some almond essence . Just n teaspoon . You will have people swooning . I added a cup of brandy gently brushing it over the cake once out of the oven . 😋
Awesome!So good!Enjoy!
Thank you for sharing the way you made it.
Thanks for this recipe. I have made it several times and I add a tablespoon of Cocoa to give it a light chocolate flavour.
I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake several times successfully. Thank you for sharing the way you modified the recipe.
This recipe is amazing and my cake came out fantastically delicious...I added brandy in it...1st trial=very happy😍😍.Merry X-Mas to all of u
My pleasure 😊
I am so happy to hear you made fruit cake for the first time and it turned out really well.
Wish you and your family a very blessed and happy Christmas.
Tried fruit cake for first time following your recipe and the result was awesome.. never knew it come out so perfect.. thanks a lot for the easy recipe
Here in South Africa, these sell like hot cakes! We have friends who bake them before Christmas and serve them with brandy sauce, custard, cream, anything really! Thanks for the recipe, will definitely try
How do you make your Brandy sauce
Omg! Your voice is so soothing! It's a pleasure to listen to you! Your fruit cake looks delicious! Right on point! Thanks for sharing💕👍🏾
Thank you.I am so glad you liked.
I made this yesterday and am in cloud 9.😀Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I never knew fruit cakes could be so easy. God bless you 😍😀✌️
Wonderful!
Hi Marilyn,I am so happy to hear you found the recipe easy and your fruit cake turned out really well.🥰
Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
Merry Christmas!
I just made this and it’s delicious! I used tart dried cherries, sultanas and dried cranberries. It’s an easy recipe and so delicious! I usually concoct my own fruit cake recipe which often comes out dry. This one is perfect, don’t hesitate to make it!
I made this for the first time. It is the best fruit cake I have ever eaten. I will Definitely make it again
Hi Evelyn, I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake and it turned out really well 🥰. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us 💕
This will be my 2020 Christmas cake...cannot wait.
Hi Mario,So glad you are planning to make this for Christmas 🎄 Hope you all enjoy😊
This is very similar to a recipe given to me by a friend from the Syrian Christian community from Kerala, India. It was a super moist recipe and delicious too. I would make it about 2 weeks before New Year prick it and add cognac to it then - at least a couple of times before cutting and it tasted amazing. This seems just as good. Lost that recipe, so happy to find a similar recipe. Thank you, Bincy Chris.
You are so welcome!
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Thank you very much. Made it for my husband’s birthday. And it was a success, really wonderful recipe
I baked this for Thanksgiving and it turned out amazing. Everyone loved it. Thanks, I’m making it again for Christmas.❤
I love fruit cake.......every Christmas holiday I must have fruits cake it’s my memory childhood.
Hi Stanley ,True..fruitcakes bring lots of christmas memories..
Merry Christmas !
Hi Bincy...just want to thank you for this recipe. I tried it two days ago, and my fruit cake came out perfect! I'm soooo happy! This is a simple and easy recipe...and it works! So, take your well deserved 👍🏽...and five 🌟🌟 🌟🌟🌟.
Awesome!So happy to hear you made this fruit cake and it turned out really well.Glad you found the recipe easy.Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
I missed it. What size pan?
I made this cake today using your recipe. It was simply the best so moist and good. Thank you for sharing your recipe. My family love it.
This is my go to all the time fruit cake recipe. My family and I loves this cake. Simple to make, rich in taste and flavour.😋. Thank you
My Pleasure :)
Hi Ann,I am so happy to hear you and your family enjoyed this fruit cake.Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
Wish you and your family a very Blessed and Happy Christmas!
I made this last year at least 3 times, definitely making it at Christmas this year too! Thank you Bincy ❤️
Hi Felicia,I am so happy to hear you made this Fruit cake several times and enjoyed. So glad you are planning go make it again.Enjoy!❤️
Wish You and Your Family a Very Blessed and Happy Christmas.
Bincy, after watching a ton of plum cake videos, something told me your recipe is reliable. I baked this week, and boy, I’m so happy with the results:) This will be my Christmas cake recipe from this year on :)) Thank you a ton and Merry Christmas!!
I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake and it turned out really well 🥰Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me 💕
Used to make Boiled fruit cakes a lot back in the early 70’s, think I shall bake one tomorrow 😊
I am so glad you are planning to make this cake🥰. Hope you enjoy.
Im also a big fan of fruit cakes. Every yr i spent a lot of money to buy fruit cakes.
I'm gonna try it. Thnks for sharing this easy recipe😍
Awesome!Hi Ashmiranda,I am so glad you are going to make your own fruit cake this year.Hope you enjoy!
It came out perfectly delicious, moist and quite like a professionally cooked.
Thanks Bincy for lovely and simple recipes .
Blessings
Hi there...I did this cake today for mother's day...omg, everyone loveeee it!!! The sweetness was just perfect ..we even are right away😅 tasted Soo good and not too crumbly...I'm sure it will taste better tmrw...❤️❤️thank you for the recipe...
I am so happy to hear you made this for mother s day and they turned out really well.I felt you enjoyed them as much as we enjoyed.Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
Many "Thanks" for this marvellous cake recipe ⭐
Abundant blessings upon you. In gratitude 🙏 🇮🇳 🙏
Even without baking this delicious indulgence I know it’s a gonna be super dooper hit of any occasion
Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍👍
My pleasure 🥰
I made this cake yesterday, amazing recipe, easy to make. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe and instruction video. 👍👍
Great job! I am so happy to hear you made this cake and it turned out really well 🥰. Thank you for taking your time to write back me 💕
I am so happy to find this recipe. I adore fruitcake and the one I was raised on watching my parents make was a recipe from the late 40’s - early 50’s and used every type of dried fruit then known ( and let’s face it finding and buying candied citrus and dark red cherries when not in the “ holiday season “ is next to impossible. Sooooo this recipe is beautiful and easy and the dried fruits available year around so many many thanks 🙏 for this gift. Waves from Fairbanks Alaska
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Hi Joule,I am so glad you liked this fruit cake recipe and it bought back beautiful memories.Hope you all enjoy!
This recipe worked out FANTASTIC. THANK YOU! We used glace cherries and eat the cake with blue cheese - delicious.
Delicious 🥰So happy to hear the cake turned out really well. Thank you for taking your time to write back me .
@@bincychris Just made it AGAIN!
Thank u Bincy Chris I made fruit cake I love it I make it for my daughter
Hi Veena, I am so happy to hear you made this Fruit cake for your daughter and it turned out really well 🥰
Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me 💕
Tried your recipe of the fruit cake it was superb just wonderful, the exact traditional Christmas cake taste thanks a lot keep loading other recipes loved it
My pleasure 😊
So happy to hear you made this fruit cake and it turned out really well.Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me.
This is an absolutely wonderful recipe for a fruit cake. Thankyou Bincy for helping me make my first ever moist fruit cake. Turned out extremely delicious. I followed the recipe extremely cautiously and it turned out perfect
Awesome!Hi Sarah, I am so happy to hear you made your first Fruit cake and it turned out really 🥰Thank you so much for taking your time to write back me 💕
Huh cty
I’ve made this twice in the last week! My family loves it!
First time I used an 8” pan and it turned out great however “fluffy”.
Second time, I used a 5” pan and made two separate cakes. I also substituted the water for whole milk and it came out more dense which is exactly what I wanted!
Thank you for such a delicious recipe!!
Great job!I am so happy to hear you made this fruit cake and they turned out really well.Thank you for taking your time to share your feedback with us.
I remember this cake from my Irish family, at least 70 years ago. Fewer spices but always delicious.
looks like the cake my mum use to make only she didn't have as many ingredients. Still tasted fantastic.
Glad it reminded of the cake your mom makes.Merry Christmas!
I'm so happy that I will try this and thank you for new idea to make a fruit cake less baking and time consuming. Interesting.
My pleasure 😊
I am so glad you liked the recipe and that you are planning to make this .Hope you enjoy!
I can't wait to make this fruitcake! It is one of my favorite holiday cakes. Even the lower quality small cakes in the stores are very expensive - this way we can control what is in the cake!! Happy Baking!
I am so glad you are planning to make this fruit cake 🥰Hope you enjoy 💕
My recipe is to make 3 large cakes I could not figure out how to make just one cake. Thank you for helping me with your recipe. God bless.