RCP: Fruitcake

As the resident fruitcake of this board I am flabbergasted that I was not notified about this thread!!!

The court jester has spoken.........

This is the well-pickled fruitcake thread, Paulo. Do you fit that category?

Here is the progress so far:









Baked and ripening for about three weeks!

rwj

Mr. 1K, I got your cake today and I must say that I couldn't resist a teensy, weensy bite. That baby ROCKS! I think that you did far better than I this year. My hat's off to you. Thanks, amigo.

rwj

I am very happy that it got there ok, and that you liked it, considering it's the first fruitcake I have made in close to 15 years. I haven't yet cut into yours, but I am sure that it will be great!

Why don't you both send me a piece and I'll compare the two!!!!!

Gail and I decided tonight that Cowboy's fruitcake had aged enough, so we cut a piece. We like it - moist and dense, like a fruitcake should be, with a definite kick from the booze, and a delicious flavor. I've gotta try to cut back on all these holiday foods, though, as some of my pants are getting uncomfortably snug in the waistline! New Year's means it's back on the WeightWatchers wagon.

Thanks, 1K. I made a little mistake this year and accidentally marinated the fruit in ALL of the booze instead of reserving some for the aging process. That is why the texture is a little loose and there is such a kick from the booze. But I'm glad that you like it.

rwj

I was the lucky recipient of some of Robert's fruitcake. I had some for Christmas brunch just now. It rocks! Thanks, Cowboy!

Of course, now I can't drive anywhere for the next two days.....

Awesome pic! I got drunk just looking at it!!!!

I'm glad that you like it Princess. It was my pleasure. Be careful behind the wheel!

rwj

Paulo, send me your address and I will send you a brick.

Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh, fruitcake with date nut loaf a not too distant second.