National Fruitcake Day 2025
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Some people like me like more fruit in the mix. I have friends like Mary who prefer a preponderance of cake instead. I like both for different reasons and really have no preference. Some people take a cloth soaked in Rum and wrap their fruitcake therein. I have found this approach quite satisfactory from a standpoint of taste and moisture imparted to the final product ...
And this from a guy who doesn't imbibe at all anymore.
I always thought my grandma Ida made the best fruitcake. Shoot, she made the best everything else as well. Unfortunately, it seems that Canada holds the title of "most worthy fruitcake" and fruitcake is commonly eaten everywhere during the Christmas season there.
In the United States, Claxton, Georgia is the fruitcake capital. Yes, I do love a nice hunk of Claxton fruitcake as well. Here Claxton, Georgia, is known as the Fruitcake Capital of the World.
The purpose of National Fruitcake Day is to celebrate and enjoy this rich cake product and to take the oppertunity to join other fruitcake lovers a designated day to share, eat, and gift fruitcakes.
It's a holiday tradition with some of us hardcore fruitcake eaters.
So here's your chance to embrace the tradition. Spanning from it's ancient Roman origins to modern baking. Take time to create fun memories around this dense, boozy, or simple holiday treat.
Happy National Fruitcake Day to you !