25 Ways To Make Fruitcake That Are More Exciting Than Your Childhood Loaf
Sorry, grandma.
Forget everything you thought you felt about fruitcake. These twists on the Christmas classic will have you going in for seconds, and wanting to bake it more than once a year. Looking for more classic Christmas desserts? Try our best holiday cookie recipes.
Seriously Delish Fruitcake
The holiday staple just got an awesome upgrade.
Get the recipe from Delish.
Gluten-Free Christmas Pudding
This sweet and decadent cake is stuffed with dried fruits and nuts—with no gluten in sight.
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Hummingbird Cake
Hummingbird cakes are different than traditional fruit cakes, but they do have bananas and pineapple.
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Night Before Fruit Cake
This only takes 45 minutes... it's a Christmas miracle!
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Golden Glacé Fruit Cake
This one can be made start to finish in just one day.
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Three-In-One Fruit Cake
This one does require some extra time to make that delicious fruit mix.
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Grand Marnier Fruit Cake
The liqueur adds a whole new layer of flavor.
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Mini Fruitcakes
These would make a killer holiday party appetizer.
Get the recipe from Healthy Seasonal Recipes.
Christmas Fruit Cake
Wrap these loaves up and give them as edible Christmas presents.
Get the recipe from Rasa Malaysia.
Fruitcake Cookies
Fruitcake is infinitely better in cookie form.
Get the recipe from Rock Recipes.
Old English Fruitcake
This dark cake is packed with spices.
Get the recipe from Rock Recipes.
Vegan Chocolate Fruit Cake
You'd never guess this chocolatey loaf was vegan!
Get the recipe from Ela Vegan.
Apricot Fruitcake
Switch up your fruit game.
Get the recipe from Rock Recipes.
Gluten Free Fruit Cake
Have a happy & healthy holiday.
Get the recipe from Sweetness and Bite.
Fruitcake Muffins
If fruitcake doesn't sound like the most exciting dessert, bake it up for breakfast instead.
Get the recipe from Citron Limette.
White Fruitcake
Just because it's lighter, doesn't mean it's not packed with bold, spiced flavor.
Get the recipe from Kitchen Nostalgia.
World's Best Fruitcake
At Christmas time, you deserve the best.
Get the recipe from Blogging Over Thyme.
Banana, Pecan, Nutella Cake
Go a little less traditional with this Nutella-drizzled confection.
Get the recipe from Damn Delicious.
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