Italian fruit cake

This Italian fruit cake is light, fluffy, and dairy-free! A simple-to-make dessert perfect for spring and summer!

Italian fruit cake is a rich and buttery sweet bread that is filled with all different kinds of fruit. Some of these cakes are topped with...

Ah, the beloved fruit cake—a holiday tradition that often evokes strong feelings, both good and bad. But when made right, a fruit cake can be a delicious, rich, and moist treat that becomes the highlight of your festive table. Imagine a cake that’s dense yet tender, packed with plump, juicy dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, all soaked in a generous splash of brandy or rum. This isn’t your average fruit cake; it’s a labor of love that fills your home with the comforting aroma of the…

A 70+ year old tried and true family recipe that has been passed on through the generations. A densely rich cake bursting with sweetened fruit and robust spices that is a must make recipe every Christmas season.

Adapted from Dolce Italiano: Desserts from the Babbo Kitchen, by Gina DePalma.

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Italian Pear Cake (also known as Torte di Pera) is perfectly tender and scented with lemon zest and vanilla. Great for dessert or breakfast!

This light fruitcake contains only fruit and no spices. Light, moist and packed with goodness. Homemade fruitcake has been a tradition in my family for many years. After we left home, If we couldn't get home for Christmas, My Mom would mail us a fruitcake. Unfortunately My Mom is no longer with us and I don't have her recipe. For the first time, this year, I made fruitcake. I searched the net and this recipe seem to be the closest to my Mom's. I adapted this recipe from thejoyofbaking.com…

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