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 ...

Although this cake does not contain plum, the fruit, as the name may suggest but plum actually ... raisins and many more dried fruits. You may or may not add rum or brandy, as used in some regions.

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

such as rum fruit cake or Christmas pudding. If making bread or sweet buns, soak your chosen dried fruit in water, tea, fruit juice or alcohol for an hour or two before baking to prevent it from ...

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.