While rum or another type of booze may be traditional ... if not even earlier. Plus, fruit cake can last for many months, which adds some flexibility to your baking schedule.

Soak the raisins in the rum for 30 minutes ... Fold into the cake mixture one-third at a time, add the fruit and chopped nuts with the last addition of egg white. Pour into the prepared tin ...

Impress your guests with this rum-soaked, retro classic ... to a piping bag and keep in the fridge until needed. Prepare the fruit as necessary. To serve, pipe the Chantilly cream, using a ...

Dark rum is particularly suited to dense, rich cakes such as chocolate cake, fruit cake, and traditional Christmas cakes. Its ...

Add the coconut cream and coconut rum (if using ... Place the other cake layer on top. Scatter the passion fruit seeds in the middle of the cake, and cut into slices to serve.

prunes, and currents: 8 LBS (16 cups or 4 quarts) Chop fruit in a processor or blender with sherry and rum as the liquid about a month before you plan to bake the cake. Drain any excess liquid.