Origin of great cake/heavtly fruited ,with lots of alcohol?

by June alleyne
(Barbados)

I am trying to find the origin of great cake or Christmas cake Heavily fruited and with alcohol We in the Caribbean also serve it at weddings.

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Oct 01, 2009
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by: Michelle (editor)

Hi June,

I have always believed the origin of fruit cake to be English. Having grown up in Australia, I am very familiar with the style of cake. It has always been a favorite at Australian weddings too.

Here is an interesting article that gives a more in-depth history.

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Michelle (editor)

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