{"id":442441,"date":"2025-10-16T09:29:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=442441"},"modified":"2026-01-19T17:53:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:53:13","slug":"christmas-cake-recipe-with-soaked-fruit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cake-recipe-with-soaked-fruit\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Delicious Christmas Cake Recipes with Soaked Fruit That Will Delight Your Holiday Table! **"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the holiday season approaches, the aroma of baking cakes fills the air, sparking joy and nostalgia. These cakes, rich with flavors and soaked with sweet, juicy fruits, are perfect for your festive gatherings. Let\u2019s explore two delightful recipes that will not only satisfy your taste buds but also bring warmth and cheer to your holiday celebrations!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cake-recipe-with-soaked-fruit\/#Classic_British_Fruitcake\" >Classic British Fruitcake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cake-recipe-with-soaked-fruit\/#Spiced_Apple_and_Cranberry_Cake\" >Spiced Apple and Cranberry Cake<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classic_British_Fruitcake\"><\/span>Classic British Fruitcake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/34258256\/pexels-photo-34258256.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Classic British Fruitcake\" title=\"Classic British Fruitcake\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Walid Ahmad on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/iconic-london-street-scene-with-black-cab-34258256\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SpringGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/classic-christmas-cake-1760542527.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Christmas cake\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/make-mature-christmas-cake\" target=\"_blank\">Classic Christmas cake<\/a><\/strong> from BBC Good Food<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (505 reviews). Total Time: 2 h 35 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightSalmon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mary-berrys-classic-christmas-cake-1760542527.jpg\" alt=\"Mary Berry&#039;s classic Christmas cake\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/classic_christmas_cake_04076\" target=\"_blank\">Mary Berry&#039;s classic Christmas cake<\/a><\/strong> from BBC<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (229 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:WhiteSmoke\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/quick-and-easy-british-fruitcake-1760542527.jpg\" alt=\"Quick and Easy British Fruitcake\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/262545\/quick-and-easy-british-fruitcake\/\" target=\"_blank\">Quick and Easy British Fruitcake<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4 (4 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 10 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This timeless classic is a staple on many holiday tables, bursting with the flavors of rich spices and sweet fruits. The slow-baking technique allows the cake to develop deep, complex flavors, making each bite a festive treat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, cranberries)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup unsweetened applesauce<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup dark rum or fruit juice<\/li>\n<li>1 cup butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>4 eggs<\/li>\n<li>2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon ground cloves<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This fruitcake is particularly popular because it gets better with age. When the fruits soak in the rum or juice, they become plump and flavorful, enhancing the cake\u2019s moistness. Plus, the spices add a warm, comforting aroma that fills your kitchen, making it feel like Christmas. Many families have their own secret ingredient or twist, creating a delightful tradition that brings everyone together over the years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/old-fashioned-wet-cake-sticky-british-fruit-cake-no-1760542549.jpg\" alt=\"OLD Fashioned WET CAKE - Sticky BRITISH Fruit Cake NO ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=TRBnuKsdwO0\" target=\"_blank\">OLD Fashioned WET CAKE &#8211; Sticky BRITISH Fruit Cake NO &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/british-fruit-cake-recipe-super-moist-easy-1760542549.jpg\" alt=\"British Fruit Cake Recipe | SUPER MOIST &amp; EASY |\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=n_PXAoW3xAk\" target=\"_blank\">British Fruit Cake Recipe | SUPER MOIST &amp; EASY |<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cook-tell-traditional-fruitcake-recipe-1760542549.jpg\" alt=\"Cook &amp; Tell: Traditional Fruitcake Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h4SBkfgiTDI\" target=\"_blank\">Cook &amp; Tell: Traditional Fruitcake Recipe<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spiced_Apple_and_Cranberry_Cake\"><\/span>Spiced Apple and Cranberry Cake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5662084\/pexels-photo-5662084.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Spiced Apple and Cranberry Cake\" title=\"Spiced Apple and Cranberry Cake\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by KATRIN  BOLOVTSOVA on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/close-up-of-cake-on-table-5662084\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:PowderBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/cranberry-apple-cake-1760542538.jpg\" alt=\"Cranberry Apple Cake\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/230039\/cranberry-apple-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cranberry Apple Cake<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.7 (37 reviews). Total Time: 1 hr 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Chocolate\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/spiced-apple-and-cranberry-cake-1760542538.jpg\" alt=\"Spiced Apple and Cranberry Cake\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/madeleineolivia.co.uk\/spiced-apple-cranberry-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\">Spiced Apple and Cranberry Cake<\/a><\/strong> from Madeleine Olivia<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (4 reviews). Total Time: 55 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Coral\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/best-cranberry-and-apple-cake-1760542538.jpg\" alt=\"BEST Cranberry and Apple Cake\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoringitaly.com\/easy-cranberry-and-apple-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\">BEST Cranberry and Apple Cake<\/a><\/strong> from Savoring Italy<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (6 reviews). Total Time: 1 hr 5 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Imagine a cake that perfectly balances sweet apples with tart cranberries, all wrapped in a cozy, spiced batter. This cake is a delightful addition to any holiday spread, with its vibrant colors and flavors that sing of the season.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups diced apples (preferably a mix of sweet and tart)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries<\/li>\n<li>1 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li>3 eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon ground ginger<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon ground cloves<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The magic of this cake lies in the combination of fruits and warm spices. The apples and cranberries create a beautiful contrast, both in flavor and color, making it a feast for the eyes as well. This cake is not only delicious but also incredibly moist, thanks to the oil and the juicy fruits. It&#8217;s a perfect way to use seasonal produce, and each slice feels like a hug, reminding you of cozy holiday gatherings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indulge in the festive spirit with two irresistible Christmas cake recipes featuring soaked fruit that promise to elevate your holiday celebrations and leave your guests craving more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":546718,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":1,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[2181],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-442441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cakes","tag-holiday-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/442441","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=442441"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/442441\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/546718"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=442441"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=442441"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=442441"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=442441"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}