We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Fruitcake may be pretty much a seasonal joke in some quarters, but the fact is, there are plenty of people who do like it. After all, one ...

The best fruit cakes are matured for at least a month and moistened or ‘fed’ from time to time with alcohol such as sherry, Madeira or brandy. Fruit cakes made solely from dried fruit will ...

Although this cake does not contain plum, the fruit, as the name may suggest but plum actually ... raisins and many more dried fruits. You may or may not add rum or brandy, as used in some regions.

Add the coconut cream and coconut rum (if using ... Place the other cake layer on top. Scatter the passion fruit seeds in the middle of the cake, and cut into slices to serve.