Take a stab at one of these recipes and you may never joke about fruit cake again. To prepare the fruit: Combine the dried fruit (except the candied cherries) with liquid in a bowl. Cover and ...

Chop the dried plums into small pieces. Melt the butter and let it cool down. Beat the eggs with cane sugar until fluffy, then gradually add the melted butter and milk, mixing continuously ...

Another challenge comes from the sweetness of the dried fruit, which will scorch and turn bitter if the oven temperature is too high. This is why traditional fruit cake recipes often require you ...

Some people use dried fruit to make fruit cake. It's also a welcome addition to cookies and other baked goods. Most dried fruit is rich in fiber and potassium and can be a great way to get some ...